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Control room of a water treatment plant with computer workstations and industrial equipment.

Water Utilities Fortify Defenses Against Rising Cyber Threats

The Water Watch Center, a game-changing partnership between the National Rural Water Association and DEF CON Franklin, is revolutionizing cyber defense for small water systems by providing targeted support against rising threats. This innovative hub brings together top cyber firms to safeguard community water systems serving fewer than 10,000 people.

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Water utility worker stands in front of industrial control systems and computers in a brightly-lit rural office.

DEF CON Bolsters Water Utility Cyber Defenses With AI, Managed Detection

DEF CON and the National Rural Water Association are teaming up to revolutionize cyber defenses for small water utilities, which make up 98% of the nation's water systems, by launching the Water Watch Center, a managed cybersecurity program. This game-changing initiative will bring AI-powered protection and expert support to these vulnerable yet critical organizations.

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