Water Sector Seeks Collaboration With EPA To Address Cyber Concerns

Water sector officials are moving to create a collaborative and standards-based approach to cybersecurity, as policymakers in Congress and the executive branch press for improvements and offer additional resources and perhaps even new requirements. “The sector has been having discussions on developing a consensus-based approach to cybersecurity and we recognize the value of rigor and accountability,” said Michael Arceneaux, chief operating officer of the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, which represents large municipally owned drinking water utilities. “We want to...