Protecting Critical Water Infrastructure

Cybersecurity helps protect the industrial control systems and networks that support water treatment, distribution and wastewater operations.

OT cybersecurity protects the operational technology, industrial networks and control systems used to monitor and manage water infrastructure.

Security measures can include network segmentation, controlled remote access, asset visibility, risk assessments, secure configurations and ongoing monitoring.

An assessment can review system architecture, network communications, access controls, vulnerabilities and existing security measures to develop prioritized remediation recommendations.

Operational technology (OT) systems such as PLCs, SCADA, and HMIs directly control pumps, valves, and chemical dosing. If an attacker gains access, they can change setpoints, alter control logic, or lock operators out, which can lead to pressure loss, flooding, or unsafe treatment levels. UTSI helps detect and contain these threats before they cause physical harm.

UTSI identifies and closes exposures across your control network before they can be exploited. This includes isolating SCADA systems from IT and public networks, installing industrial firewalls, securing remote access, and monitoring around the clock for unauthorized changes. When a threat is detected, UTSI escalates it to your operations team with clear response guidance.

As attacks on critical infrastructure increase, insurers are scrutinizing OT security more closely. Many now require evidence of specific controls before issuing or renewing coverage, such as network segmentation, multi-factor authentication, and continuous monitoring.

UTSI’s assessment documents your current exposures, and its remediation work puts in place the controls insurers commonly look for. Ongoing monitoring and monthly security reporting give you documented evidence of your security posture to share with insurers.