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Water utilities group partners with DEF CON offshoot for Water Watch Center
August 7, 2026 · The Record · Severity: MEDIUM
The National Rural Water Association has partnered with cybersecurity experts to launch the Water Watch Center, a program designed to help financially constrained water utilities combat growing cyber threats. The initiative aims to give smaller utilities access to needed security support.
Key Takeaways
- Water utilities gain a new partnership to address rising cyber threats despite limited budgets.
- The Water Watch Center will connect cash-strapped utilities with cybersecurity expertise from DEF CON.
- National Rural Water Association and experts team up to help protect water systems.