Safeguarding Automated Filtration and Distribution Systems
Protecting water treatment processes from cyberattacks that could contaminate water supplies by disrupting filtration or altering chemical dosing levels.
Implementation Highlights
- Security hardening of SCADA systems managing water flow and filtration processes.
- Real-time monitoring for abnormal control commands and unauthorized access attempts.
- Two-factor authentication and role-based access control for operators managing critical systems.
- Backup and recovery plans to restore safe operations in case of a ransomware attack or system compromise.
Outcome
Increased protection of public health by securing water quality and ensuring the continuity of water treatment processes.