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от Papa Nii TackieGood day Sir, so this is group 7 and my name is Columbus. And I’m here to present our introduction of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy designed specifically for the National Water Resource Authority, or NWRA.
So as part of its national critical infrastructure, the NWRA plays a vital role in ensuring public health, economic stability, and environmental sustainability. Over recent years, the agency has embraced digital transformation, using technologies like IoT sensors, SCADA systems, and cloud analytics to improve efficiency.
However, with this digital shift comes increased exposure to cyber threats. Our goal today is to outline a strategic plan that strengthens NWRA’s cyber resilience and protects essential water services from potential disruptions.
To understand why this strategy is necessary, let's look at the current landscape.
NWRA now relies heavily on industrial control systems and cloud platforms. While these tools offer real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance, they also create new vulnerabilities.
Global incidents like the ransomware attack on a European water plant in 2021 show how poor security can lead to service outages, public panic, and even life-threatening situations. Intelligence reports confirm that both cybercriminals and state-sponsored actors are actively targeting infrastructure like ours.
The core of our strategy is a multi-layered cybersecurity framework tailored to NWRA’s unique needs.
We began by conducting a full asset inventory and classifying each system based on its importance to national security and public service. We then scanned for vulnerabilities and ranked risks by impact and likelihood.
To reduce risk, we’ve introduced stronger access controls using multi-factor authentication and applied the principle of least privilege across all user accounts.
We’re also implementing end-to-end encryption for data in motion, at rest, and during processing. Finally, we’ve developed an incident response plan to ensure rapid detection, containment, and recovery in case of an attack."
Cybersecurity isn’t just about technology; it’s also about people.
That’s why we’ve launched a continuous employee training program focused on raising awareness and building a strong internal security culture. From frontline operators to IT teams, everyone plays a role in maintaining security.
We’ve also set up proactive monitoring and regular compliance audits to detect threats early and maintain operational readiness.
So, by combining human vigilance with technical safeguards, we ensure that NWRA remains resilient not just today, but well into the future.
Um, so in summary, adopting this cybersecurity strategy will significantly enhance NWRA’s ability to withstand and recover from cyberattacks.
And our key recommendations include enforcing least privilege access policies which limit exposure and prevent lateral movement. Two, encrypting all sensitive data to provide and protect confidentiality and integrity. Three, training employees regularly to reduce human error and build awareness. Four, maintaining is continuous monitoring to detect threats early and respond proactively. And finally, ensuring rapid incident response and service restoration which will minimize damage and restore operations quickly.
By following these steps, NWRA will not only protect its systems but also guarantee uninterrupted water supply services to millions of citizens. Thank you