Event Dates: September 9th -11th, 2024
Exhibit Dates: September 9th &10th, 2024
Location: Savannah, Georgia
WaterPro Registration, Exhibit Hall, Sessions and Events will be located at:
Savannah Convention Center, One International Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31421
Fireside Chat: Importance of Cybersecurity for all Water and Wastewater Systems
Wednesday, September 11, 2024: 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker(s)
Description
Having a robust water and wastewater system that’s hardened and resilient against cyberattacks is a national priority, but one that can only be implemented locally. Large or small, individual utility providers play a vital role in this goal, requiring both preparation and vigilance. Yet for many, cybersecurity is a daunting task: it’s a complicated, moving target, so ongoing education and awareness are crucial. Join Deputy Director Nitin Natarajan of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water EPA, Jennifer McLain as they discuss today’s biggest threats to our water infrastructure, latest efforts and programs, and ways you can prepare, respond, and recover from incidents.
Track(s)
Learning Objectives
Learning Objective #1: Lessons learned from recent water sector cyberattacks.
Learning Objective #2: Identify best practices to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
Learning Objective #3: Identify several free tools, such as CISA's Free Cyber Vulnerability Scanning for Water Utilities, and available funding water systems can utilize to strengthen cybersecurity.
If you need assistance or have questions about exhibiting at the WaterPro Conference, please contact Dena Powell, 580-252-0651.