Cybersecurity Threats, Resources, and Assistance with CISA’s David Mussington

20/08/2024 28 min

                    Cybersecurity Threats, Resources, and Assistance with CISA’s David Mussington

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Episode Synopsis



David Mussington, Executive Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security at the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), gives a phenomenal interview covering cybersecurity issues relevant to water and wastewater utilities (and other critical infrastructure sectors, too!), including identifying resources, aid, and funding opportunities for water and wastewater utilities.



In this session, you’ll learn about:




David’s impressive background in cybersecurity 



What CISA is and what it does



How CISA assists and supports owners and operators of critical infrastructure 



The risks cyber threats pose to critical infrastructure systems



The changing nature of cyber threats



Why cybersecurity is more than just water and wastewater service, it impacts the entire economy



How utilities can assess what assets are exposed and at risk, and why they need to



The forms of cybersecurity aid that CISA provides for free



Why critical infrastructure entities need to ensure their vendors take cybersecurity precautions



David’s tips for some simple cybersecurity steps




Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:




David’s LinkedIn profile



CISA’s water and wastewater website



TWV #252: Cybersecurity for Water Utilities with Dentons Partner Kyle Miller



TWV #212: Cybersecurity Basics with Consolidated Utility District’s Mike Sumner




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