Strengthening cybersecurity in the utilities sector
In an Experrt Focus article for WaterBriefing, Doug McGeachie, Director of Enterprise Sales, Fortinet takes an in-depth lookt at at strengthening cybersecurity in the utilities sector.
US security agencies publish Incident Response Guide for water and wastewater systems sector
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have published a new guide for cyber incident response in the water and wastewater sector.
Southern Water launches cyber investigation
Southern Water says it is aware of a claim by cyber criminals that data has been stolen from some of its IT systems.
Scottish Environmental Protection Agency cyber attack – up to a year before full recovery
The Chief Executive of the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has said it could take more than a year before its systems are fully restored, according to a report in The Times newspaper this morning.
Government warns infrastructure firms to boost cyber security or face fines up to £17m
The Government is warning bosses of Britain’s most critical industries to boost cyber security or face substantial fines for leaving themselves vulnerable to attack.
Future Water Association launches water sector cyber security survey
Leading business support organisation Future WaterAssociation, in partnership with Waterbriefing, is launching a major survey on the growing challenges surrounding cyber security in the water sector.
Defra tenders £180m ICT contract
The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has gone out to tender with a contract for End User Services worth an estimated £180 million.
UK government’s own Cyber Essentials scheme suffers breach
An article on leading global online tech publication The Register suggests that the consortium supporting the UK government’s own Cyber Essentials scheme has suffered a breach – the incident has been reported to both the Information Commissioner's Office and the National Crime Agency.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
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