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WaterISAC
Implemented in 2002, WaterISAC is an Internet-based rapid notification system and information resource about all threats and hazards to drinking and wastewater systems. It is the only centralized up-to-the-minute resource of its kind serving the water sector.
Presidential Decision Directive NSC-63, issued on May 22, 1998 encouraged creation of the Information Sharing and Analysis Center, with the design and functions of the ISAC to be determined by the private sector in consultation with the federal government.
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What Does WaterISAC Do?
WaterISACGathers information on threats and
solutionsAnalyzes information for credibility and
relevancyDisseminates actionable information
to utilitiesOperates securely 24/7
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WaterISAC Options
WaterISAC Basic is free WaterISAC Pro is a subscription
service
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WaterISAC Basic…
…a free service which provides up-to-date water-specific security alerts and information to more than 13,000 water and wastewater utilities.
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WaterISAC Pro…
…is a subscription service which goes beyond WaterISAC Basic by providing an unrivaled water sector-specific source of information, research and analysis concerning all hazards to water and wastewater systems.
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Summary of Features
Features WaterISAC Basic
WaterISAC Pro
Online database of contaminants and threat analysis
Direct access to security products
Nationwide networking forum of drinking water and wastewater utilities
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Features WaterISAC Basic
WaterISAC Pro
Ultra secure portal
24/7 access to intelligence analysis
Secure means of quickly reporting an incident
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Features WaterISAC Basic
WaterISAC Pro
Security incident reports with analysis and trends
Vulnerability assessment tools and resource
Emergency preparedness and response plan tools and resources
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Features WaterISAC Basic
WaterISAC Pro
Online library of security-related documents and reports
Secure, searchable archive of federal Alerts, Advisories, Bulletins and Updates
Notifications of cyber vulnerabilities
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Features WaterISAC Basic
WaterISAC Pro
Technical fixes sent via e-mail and mobile devices
Archive of federal Alerts, Advisories, Bulletins and Reports
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Scenario
Water system director on a business trip hears a rumor that a couple carrying bomb materials is headed towards his city.
What would you do?
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What Really Happened?
Utility director called WaterISAC and asked for assistance. WaterISAC called DHS contacts.
DHS confirmed rumor and verified that law enforcement was in pursuit.
WaterISAC informed director who in turn briefed his local officials.
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The Power to Assist
Water system devastated by Hurricane Katrina contacts WaterISAC to seek assistance in locating specialized equipment.
WaterISAC puts the word out.
Equipment and personnel from other utilities are dispatched to the water system.
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Threats Against Water Are Real
Iraq - Terrorists add water utility chlorine canisters to bomb attacks
Mexico - Sodium cyanide drums stolen
Australia - SCADA attack results in sewage discharge
Afghanistan - U.S. water system architectural drawings found in terrorist hideout
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attempted water plant break-in
California - Attempted theft of large chlorine storage tanks
Georgia - A granular substance is added to water following a plant break-in facilities
Texas - Public works receives a letter threatening water supply contamination
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Consequences of Attacks and Other Hazards
Compromised public healthEconomic damagesLoss of fire suppression flowReduced water qualityDiminished delivery capacityDecreased public confidenceLegal falloutPolitical fallout
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WaterISAC Is Your Resource
Provides a comprehensive knowledge base on hazards to water utilities
Supports utilities’ security strategies, assessments and emergency plans
Operates securelyFunctions as the distribution center for
threat alerts to utilitiesHelps subscribers demonstrates due
diligence
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WaterISAC Is Secure
Hosted in U.S. Government-cleared “top secret” facility
Features state-of-the-art cyber security
Monitored constantly for unauthorized attempts to use or alter the site
Analysts and staff have government security clearances
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Access requires USB key and secret passcode
Each subscriber’s identity is verified
Subscribers sign nondisclosure agreements
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Under U.S. law, WaterISAC is a non-governmental entity and, as such, exempt from public disclosure laws
Top-secret cleared analysts scrub data prior to any dissemination
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WaterISAC Analysts…
AssessAnalyzeGenerate threat and vulnerability
reports and summaries Interact with subscribers Interact with ISAC analysts from other
critical infrastructure groups Interact with U.S. law enforcement,
security, defense, and other government personnel
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Information and Intelligence Partners
U.S. Federal AgenciesCentral Intelligence AgencyDefense Intelligence AgencyNational Security AgencyDepartment of Homeland SecurityFederal Bureau of InvestigationTransportation Security AdministrationRegional Information Sharing System
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Department of DefenseFirst Information Operations CommandCounterintelligence Field ActivitySurface Deployment & Distribution
CommandNORTHCOM
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U.S. State AgenciesVirginia Fusion CenterNew Jersey OHSPNevada Emergency OperationsMaryland Coordination and Analysis
CenterTexas Fusion CenterState Police
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Scenario: Dirty Bomb, Dirty Water
Emergency workers responding to a dirty bomb incident have been washed down. Contaminated run-off containing radioactive waste is streaming toward your wastewater plant.
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Secure Contaminant Databases
WaterISAC takes the user to two other secure sites with no additional sign-in required:
WCIT: Water Contaminant Information Tool (U.S. EPA)UK W.I.R. – United Kingdom Water Industry Research (proprietary contaminant data base)
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The Power of Relationships
The structure and professional relationships cultivated by and through WaterISAC and the ISAC Council are valuable assets
ISACs share information about interdependencies, providing a basis for the discernment of patterns or threats that exist on multiple fronts
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ISAC Council and Other ISACs
Communications Electricity Sector Emergency Management and
ResponseFinancial ServicesInformation Technology Multi-StatePublic Transportation
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Research and EducationSurface TransportationTruckingSupply ChainChemicalWater
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Subscribe to WaterISAC
Call 202-331-0479
Michael Arceneaux