October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month October 1, 2025 By Katelyn McLaughlin Emergency Response, Security, Technology cybersecurity, water system cybersecurity 0 Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly critical for water and wastewater utilities as digital connectivity becomes more common. Now that more systems are linked than ever before, the threat of cyberattacks continues to grow. Staying informed and proactive is key so we’ve gathered a collection of resources designed to strengthen your cybersecurity awareness. The list below includes guidance from U.S. EPA and CISA, training recordings, and tools to help utilities assess and improve their cybersecurity knowledge. Explore these links to strengthen your utility’s defenses and ensure the continued safety and reliability of our water systems. Further Resources... Cybersecurity Trivia (docx) | U.S. EPA Spot The Phishing Email Test (docx) | U.S. EPA Is Your Utility Cyber Aware? | U.S. EPA Cybersecurity Assessments | U.S. EPA Incident Response Training | CISA Cybersecurity 101 Training for Water Systems Webinar Recording | U.S. EPA Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 Webinar Series | CISA Cyber Incident Reporting Factsheet | U.S. EPA Report Cybersecurity Incident Here | CISA Sign Up for EPA Water Sector Alerts Here | U.S. EPA Basic Cybersecurity Measures for Water and Wastewater Systems in Massachusetts -Virtual Course | WaterOperator.org, MassDEP Throughout October, EPA will host webinars to share sector-specific data and trends, providing tools, best practices, and training opportunities for water utilities, system operators, IT professionals, and local leaders. Comments are closed.