In this episode of Resilience Rising, Sean Costigan, Managing Director of Resilience Strategy at Red Sift, and Kevin White, Senior Operation Consultant with Enhanced Information Solutions, explore the critical intersection of wastewater management and cybersecurity. 

The two highlight the health and operational impacts of cyber threats on water utilities, emphasizing the vulnerabilities due to under-resourcing and lack of standardization. The conversation details the difference between IT and OT cybersecurity, the importance of frameworks like NIST, and the necessity of regular assessments to address critical security risks. Sean and Kevin discuss practical steps for improving cybersecurity in the water sector, including the integration of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and secure remote access. The conversation also touches on the importance of fostering public-private partnerships, education, and training to build a resilient operational technology workforce.