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The Water Values Podcast series is presented in collaboration with Bluefield Research. This podcast series explores water issues from a variety of perspectives with the goal of uncovering the true value of water. Each episode will delve into one aspect of water, such as water utilities, water treatment, water resources, water reuse, and more.
Cybersecurity Threats, Resources, and Assistance with CISA’s David Mussington
Water Values Podcast
28 minutes
1 year ago
Cybersecurity Threats, Resources, and Assistance with CISA’s David Mussington
David Mussington, Executive Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security at the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), gives a phenomenal interview covering cybersecurity issues relevant to water and wastewater utilities (and other critical infrastructure sectors, too!), including identifying resources, aid, and funding opportunities for water and wastewater utilities.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
David’s impressive background in cybersecurity
What CISA is and what it does
How CISA assists and supports owners and operators of critical infrastructure
The risks cyber threats pose to critical infrastructure systems
The changing nature of cyber threats
Why cybersecurity is more than just water and wastewater service, it impacts the entire economy
How utilities can assess what assets are exposed and at risk, and why they need to
The forms of cybersecurity aid that CISA provides for free
Why critical infrastructure entities need to ensure their vendors take cybersecurity precautions
David’s tips for some simple cybersecurity steps
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
David’s LinkedIn profile
CISA’s water and wastewater website
TWV #252: Cybersecurity for Water Utilities with Dentons Partner Kyle Miller
TWV #212: Cybersecurity Basics with Consolidated Utility District’s Mike Sumner
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Water Values Podcast
The Water Values Podcast series is presented in collaboration with Bluefield Research. This podcast series explores water issues from a variety of perspectives with the goal of uncovering the true value of water. Each episode will delve into one aspect of water, such as water utilities, water treatment, water resources, water reuse, and more.