Special Cyber Resilience Briefing: PLCs in the Crosshairs – What Water Utilities Need to Know About Recent Cyber Activity
August 26, 2026 2:00 pm
Recent cyber activity targeting programmable logic controllers (PLCs) has put the water and wastewater sector on high alert. Join WaterISAC for a special 90-minute Cyber Resilience Briefing focused on what's happening right now—and what your utility can do about it. This timely session brings together WaterISAC, CISA, and industry experts to break down the current threat landscape, examine the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) behind recent attacks, and share actionable mitigations your utility can put to work immediately. Additionally, CISA will share insights into its CI Fortify initiative which is designed to bolster public health and defense of critical infrastructure. What you'll learn: A timeline of recent events and WaterISAC's coordinated response. The observed TTPs threat actors are using to target PLCs. Practical, prioritized mitigations to strengthen your defenses CISA's perspective and how the CI-Fortify initiative can support your utility's resilience. Why attend: With attacks against water sector control systems on the rise, this briefing delivers the situational awareness and defensive guidance utilities need now. An extended Q&A session will give attendees the opportunity to bring their questions directly to our panel of speakers. Don't miss this critical conversation. Register today to secure your spot. WaterISAC members only.
Water Sector Physical Threat Briefing
October 7, 2026 2:00 pm
On Oct 7, WaterISAC will convene its quarterly Water Sector Physical Threat Briefing. Presenters will cover the latest physical threats facing the water and wastewater sector.
H2OEx- Chicago, IL
October 15, 2026 8:00 am
In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, water and wastewater utilities face unprecedented challenges—from sophisticated cyberattacks and physical security breaches to critical supply chain disruptions. Is your utility ready to respond? This exclusive, in-person Tabletop Exercise (TTX) is more than just a training—it’s a strategic opportunity to build resilience, improve response readiness, and forge essential connections. Tailored by EPA Region, each session delivers current threat briefings and actionable insights directly from those on the front lines. Whether you’re a utility operator, cybersecurity expert, or emergency manager, attending this event equips you with the tools, knowledge, and partnerships your utility needs to safeguard public health and critical infrastructure. Don’t wait for a crisis to test your preparedness—join us and be ready.