New cybersecurity white paper: Securing water utilities using Amazon Web Services

by Patrick Keaney, Eric Bindler, and Kristine Martz | on

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Amazon Web Services (Amazon Web Services) is pleased to release a cybersecurity-focused white paper to help support US water utilities that are considering implementing cloud-based IT and operational technology (OT) solutions. Download the white paper here. The white paper discusses the business drivers that are associated with cloud adoption in the US water sector and cybersecurity trends, as well as outlines best practices for implementing cybersecurity controls at a water utility.

The white paper was written in conjunction with Bluefield Research , an independent insight firm focused exclusively on water markets. It includes

  • recommendations, lessons learned, and insights from thought leaders and industry when considering cloud technology, and
  • offers ways that Amazon Web Services and Amazon Web Services Partners can help water utilities of all sizes meet many of their cybersecurity challenges using familiar cybersecurity concepts and frameworks, like the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).

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Patrick Keaney

Patrick Keaney

Patrick Keaney is the worldwide head of business development for Amazon Web Services Water, focused on bringing cloud technologies and services to the water market. Prior to joining Amazon Web Services, Patrick spent more than 2 decades as a global executive with Arcadis, a global engineering firm focused on water and environmental sustainability and resilience. His focus at Amazon Web Services is to align internal Amazon Web Services and Amazon Web Services Partner teams to help solve critical water issues, such as aging infrastructure, nonrevenue water, and the public’s understanding of the value of water. Patrick is working to deliver solutions such as predictive equipment-condition assessments (Monitron), digital twins, and other artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to water utility customers.

Eric Bindler

Eric Bindler

Eric Bindler is a senior research director for Bluefield Research, overseeing Bluefield’s Digital Water and Municipal Water research services. His areas of expertise include digital water technology, company strategy, water finance and investment, and water and climate policy. He is also an active contributor to the Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) and was recently selected for a 3-year term on the SWAN Council. Eric’s in-depth analysis is often cited in the press, and he is a frequent panelist at global industry and corporate events. Eric holds an MA in global development policy from Boston University.

Kristine Martz

Kristine Martz

Kristine Martz is a member of the Amazon Web Services security assurance team working as a power and utilities sector specialist. She is a 12-year veteran of the power and utility industry. Kristine helps utility customers adopt cloud solutions for regulated workloads in a secure and compliant way.

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