In a recent webinar titled Shaping the Future of Water - From Connectivity to Operational Efficiency, organized by HMS Networks and Smart Water Magazine, with Envirochemie, Veolia, and the Industrial Cybersecurity Center as collaborators, a presentation by Maite Carli, Head of Communication and European Coordinator at the Industrial Cybersecurity Center (CCI) focused on the unique security challenges faced across the water cycle.
Carli emphasized the importance of simplicity in cybersecurity for drinking water and wastewater plants, advocating for straightforward processes that can be understood, protected, and continually monitored. She introduced the RECIN platform, a simulation tool designed to test and assess vulnerabilities in a controlled environment, enabling utilities to evaluate high-impact scenarios and improve protocols. Discussing findings from a criteria-based survey conducted in Spain with water cybersecurity professionals, Carli explained how it identifies potential attack scenarios and assesses their consequences for the sector. The results aim to provide a structured foundation for addressing vulnerabilities and defining cybersecurity measures critical for protecting the operational and technological aspects of water management.
