ARWA Training Class

Cybersecurity Incident Response and Ransomware Preparedness

This session equips water and wastewater professionals with the knowledge to prepare for and respond to cybersecurity incidents. Participants will examine the evolving cyber threats facing utilities, define incident response roles and responsibilities, explore effective escalation and communication strategies, and learn best practices for ransomware preparedness, response, and recovery to strengthen operational resilience.

Operational Technology Security and Incident Response Planning

This session focuses on protecting operational technology (OT) systems critical to water and wastewater operations. Participants will explore strategies for securing remote access and managing vendor connections, participate in a hands-on incident response plan workshop, and develop actionable steps to enhance their organization's cybersecurity readiness. The session concludes with key takeaways, action planning, and an open discussion to address questions and next steps.