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42 The Authority | October 2025 status and what steps your team can take next. Cyber-attacks can disrupt operations. One means to respond is by switching to manual operations where possible. Do staff have written procedures for making such a switch? Lastly, consider your liabilities and investigate obtaining cybersecurity insurance for additional protection. This is another tool in your risk management toolbox. EPA has a factsheet on the types of coverage and considerations for such a policy. (www.epa.gov/system/files/ documents/2024-10/cyber-insurance-final-508-101624.pdf) So today, you thought about cybersecurity. Plan to do the same tomorrow, and the day after that. S Risk and resilience assessments (RRAs) evaluate potential threats to a system (like a water utility) from both malevolent acts and natural hazards, and assess the system's ability to withstand and recover from these events. These assessments are crucial for identifying vulnerabilities and developing strategies to mitigate risks and enhance overall resilience. PMAA wishes to thank Patti Kay Wisniewski, EPA Region 3’s Drinking Water Security, Preparedness and Resilience Coordinator for her assistance with gathering information for this article. Patti Kay can be reached at Wisniewski. patti-kay@epa.gov to discuss cybersecurity and EPA resources. For questions to PADEP related to cybersecurity reporting and resources, please reach out to Sabrina Haydt, Technical Support Section Chief for the Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, at shaydt@pa.gov . ent Wastewater ew Rate St R STEM EVALUATION Water Tapping Fee Plann i Funding Funding rmwater r egulatory Compliance System Evaluation s PLANNING WASTEWATER WATER WATER STORMWATER ASSET MANAGEMENT RATE STUDIES COMPLIANCE TAPPING FEES FUNDING GDFENGINEERS.COM