Water & Wastewater Industry | OT Cybersecurity

Zero Trust
Cybersecurity for
‍Water and Wastewater

AI-resistant OT Network safeguard

TLDR: Secure Infrastructure for Water and Wastewater Networks

BlastWave acts like a digital fortress for water and wastewater companies, shielding critical infrastructure from cyberattacks. It hides vulnerable systems, ensures only authorized access with passwordless security, and segments networks to contain breaches. This means less risk of disruptions, safer water supplies, and peace of mind knowing your essential services are protected from hackers.

Water and Wastewater Networks with BlastWave

Water and wastewater utilities are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, posing significant risks to public health and safety. BlastWave builds an easy-to-use Zero Trust secure infrastructure designed to protect from evolving threats, ensuring the reliable and safe delivery of essential water services.

How BlastWave Protects Water and Wastewater Networks:

Network Cloaking for Critical Infrastructure

BlastWave's network cloaking technology renders sensitive control systems, SCADA devices, and remote telemetry units invisible to unauthorized users. This effectively eliminates the attack surface, protecting vulnerable legacy systems and preventing reconnaissance attempts.

Passwordless Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

BlastWave eliminates the risk of compromised credentials by implementing passwordless MFA. This ensures that only authorized personnel can access critical systems, preventing unauthorized control and potential sabotage.

Granular Network Segmentation & Microsegmentation

BlastWave enables the creation of secure zones and conduits, isolating critical systems and preventing lateral movement in case of a breach. This limits the impact of attacks and ensures the continued operation of essential services.

Secure Remote Access for Maintenance and Monitoring

BlastWave provides secure remote access for authorized personnel, allowing for efficient maintenance and monitoring of remote sites and infrastructure. Access is strictly controlled through passwordless MFA and segmentation, ensuring least privilege and time-limited access.

Protection Against AI-Powered Attacks

BlastWave's network cloaking and strong authentication capabilities effectively counter AI-powered reconnaissance and phishing attacks, preventing attackers from gaining access to sensitive systems.

Enhanced Regulatory Compliance

BlastWave helps water and wastewater utilities meet regulatory compliance requirements by providing robust security controls and comprehensive audit trails.

Operational Continuity and Resilience

By preventing cyberattacks and limiting the impact of breaches, BlastWave ensures the continuous and reliable operation of water and wastewater systems, protecting public health and safety.

BlastWave's Zero Trust Approach

BlastWave implements a true Zero Trust architecture, assuming no user or device is inherently trustworthy. We verify every connection, enforce least privilege access, and continuously monitor network activity to detect and respond to threats in real-time. Our solution is designed to be easy to deploy and manage, minimizing disruption to existing operations.

By implementing BlastWave, water and wastewater utilities can significantly strengthen their cybersecurity posture, protect their critical infrastructure, and ensure the reliable and safe delivery of essential services to their communities.

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BlastShield Use Cases for Water and Wastewater

Securing SCADA Systems

Protecting critical SCADA systems from unauthorized access and control, preventing disruptions to water treatment and distribution.

Remote Monitoring and Maintenance

Enabling secure remote access for maintenance crews and engineers to monitor and manage remote pump stations, reservoirs, and treatment plants.

Protecting Telemetry Units

Shielding remote telemetry units (RTUs) and sensors from cyberattacks, ensuring accurate data collection and preventing manipulation of operational parameters.

Securing Legacy Systems

Providing a virtual air gap for legacy OT devices that cannot be patched, protecting them from known and zero-day vulnerabilities.

Third-Party Vendor Access

Granting secure access to third-party vendors for maintenance and repairs, while limiting access to only necessary systems and data.

Preventing Unauthorized Access to Control Networks

Implementing Zero Trust security to prevent unauthorized access to control networks, reducing the risk of sabotage and operational disruption.

Compliance with Regulatory Requirements

Assisting with compliance requirements related to cybersecurity, such as those from AWWA and EPA.

Protecting Chemical Injection Systems

Protecting chemical injection systems from unauthorized access that could cause dangerous chemical imbalances.

Mitigating Ransomware Attacks

Preventing the spread of ransomware by segmenting the network and limiting access to critical systems.

Protecting against AI powered reconnaissance

Hiding critical network assets from AI-powered reconnaissance software.

Phishing protection

Using passwordless MFA to prevent phishing attacks against employees and contractors.

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