Tang, C.
, Marron, J.
, Saravia, S.
, Fenimore, P.
, Stea, B.
, White, C.
and Wiltberger, J.
(2026),
Cybersecurity for the Water and Wastewater Sector:, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.1800-45, https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=961733 (Accessed June 25, 2026)
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Cybersecurity for the Water and Wastewater Sector:
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, , Stephanie Saravia, Philip Fenimore, Bob Stea, Chalessa White, John Wiltberger
Abstract
The Water and Wastewater Systems (WWS) sector plays an important role in our national critical infrastructure in supplying clean water to our communities and removing harmful materials from wastewater. The WWS sector is undergoing a digital transformation, increasing its dependence on connectivity to systems that, for instance, monitor pumping stations, evaluate water quality, or analyze data to support more efficient operations and improve service. This increased reliance on an internet-connected ecosystem, however, increases the opportunity for malicious actors to introduce vulnerabilities into a water or wastewater utility's systems and networks. It is important that the water utilities are equipped with resources to help them address and mitigate their cybersecurity risks. The NCCoE project, "Cybersecurity for the Water and Wastewater Sector" is intended to demonstrate practical solutions for the water and wastewater utilities of all sizes to mitigate cybersecurity risks. This publication describes the build architecture and provides three reference designs that demonstrate secure remote access solutions using commercially available technologies.Citation
Special Publication (NIST SP) - 1800-45
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1800-45
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NIST Pubs
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Operational Technology, Cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, water and wastewater sector
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Created June 24, 2026