Defendify to Provide 24/7 Cybersecurity for Water Utilities via Water Watch Center
Defendify has been named a founding provider for the new Water Watch Center, an initiative by the National Rural Water Association and DEF CON Franklin to bolster cybersecurity for small water utilities.
Cybersecurity firm Defendify will offer 24/7 monitoring and managed detection and response services to small water utilities as a founding provider of the new Water Watch Center. The initiative, launched by the National Rural Water Association and DEF CON Franklin, aims to counter cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure.
The partnership addresses a growing concern over nation-state sponsored cyberattacks against water systems. Defendify's role involves providing continuous surveillance and rapid response capabilities tailored to the needs of smaller utility teams, which often have limited resources for dedicated cybersecurity staff.
This program is designed to enhance the resilience of the U.S. water sector against sophisticated cyber risks. By offering round-the-clock protection, the Water Watch Center intends to help utilities detect and mitigate threats more effectively, thereby ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of safe water.
The collaboration is expected to strengthen the overall cybersecurity posture of water utilities nationwide, safeguarding essential services from potential disruptions.