Voices of Innovation

Why Cybersecurity Is Now Mission Critical For Water Systems

Episode Summary

When a coordinated cyberattack struck water and wastewater systems across at least 12 states in July 2026, the message was unmistakable: the sector can no longer rely on obscurity for protection. In this episode of Voices of Innovation, hear from GDIT's Dr. Mischa Beckett, deputy CISO and director of cyber threat intelligence, and Darby Bade, vice president for EPA business area, as they break down what made these attacks different from earlier incidents and what water utilities can do now to better safeguard these critical systems.

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