Cyber threats in our water supply: What utilities need to know
May 07, 2025
Frederick Johnson appeared on the Talking Under Water podcast to explore how water and wastewater utilities can boost their cybersecurity defenses
Why do water utilities need to be concerned with cybersecurity? In an interview with the Talking Under Water podcast, Frederick Johnson discusses the online risks facing utilities and how they can boost their cybersecurity defenses.
He discusses why water systems are targets for cyber threats. He also explains what to expect from an on-site cybersecurity risk assessment and provides an overview of cybersecurity legislation that has been introduced for US water systems.
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Frederick is a cybersecurity practice lead with expertise in enterprise cybersecurity strategies, cybersecurity assessments, security operations, forensic investigations, and remediation projects.
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