Question 1

What is WaterDefender 360?

Accepted Answer

WaterDefender 360 is ATG's fully managed cybersecurity solution for water and wastewater utilities. It takes a system level approach by assessing the environment, identifying exposure, implementing structural protections, establishing continuous monitoring, and maintaining ongoing oversight so utilities can reduce cyber risk without relying on a large external team.

Question 2

Why is water and wastewater cybersecurity different from standard business IT security?

Accepted Answer

Water and wastewater environments involve SCADA, remote access, multiple vendors, field operations, and systems that directly affect treatment, pumping, distribution, and service continuity. That means cyber risk can become an operational risk very quickly, so the security model has to focus on segmentation, visibility, controlled access, and resilience rather than basic office IT practices.

Question 3

Does WaterDefender 360 secure SCADA, business systems, billing systems, office networks, and vendor access?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WaterDefender 360 is designed to look across the full utility environment, including SCADA, business and billing systems, office networks, remote access paths, and vendor connections. The goal is to reduce blind spots and keep one weak connection from becoming a utility wide problem.

Question 4

How does ATG identify cyber risk and external exposure in water utility environments?

Accepted Answer

ATG starts by identifying connected assets, reviewing how systems are linked, and evaluating whether utility assets or access points are exposed from outside the network. Risks are then tied back to operational impact so leadership can see what threatens service continuity, compliance posture, and resilience.

Question 5

Does ATG segment SCADA from business systems and control vendor remote access?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A core part of WaterDefender 360 is reducing unnecessary pathways between SCADA, office systems, and outside connections. ATG uses segmentation, firewall controls, secure remote access design, and access restriction to reduce the chance that a compromise in one area can spread into operations.

Question 6

Does WaterDefender 360 align to CISA Cybersecurity Performance Goals, NIST, WaterISAC guidance, and EPA related expectations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WaterDefender 360 is designed to support practical alignment to CISA Cybersecurity Performance Goals, NIST aligned program structure, WaterISAC guidance, and EPA related risk and resilience expectations. The goal is not paperwork alone. It is a controlled, monitored, and documented utility environment that leadership can defend and operate.

Question 7

What monitoring and threat detection are included in WaterDefender 360?

Accepted Answer

WaterDefender 360 includes continuous monitoring across key systems, endpoint visibility, alerting, and investigation support designed to identify unauthorized activity, suspicious behavior, and early indicators of compromise. ATG reviews and responds to alerts so utilities gain real oversight rather than raw noise.

Question 8

Is WaterDefender 360 a fit for small, rural, and understaffed utilities?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WaterDefender 360 was built for utilities that rely on a mix of operational systems, outside vendors, and limited internal IT or cybersecurity resources. It gives those organizations a single accountable cybersecurity model without requiring them to hire a large external team first.

Question 9

What outcomes should utility leadership expect from WaterDefender 360?

Accepted Answer

Utility leadership should expect a more controlled and visible environment, better separation between critical systems and business systems, stronger vendor access discipline, more reliable monitoring, clearer documentation, and a stronger position for resilience and regulatory scrutiny. In practical terms, the utility moves from fragmented cyber activity to a defined cybersecurity operating model.

Applied Technology Group

Stronger Cybersecurity.
Safer Care.
Healther Communities.

Healthcare Runs on Trust

93%

$10.93M

62%

Key Capabilities Inside WaterDefense

Asset Discovery & Inventory

24/7 Monitoring & Detection

Compliance Support

Vulnerability Management

Incident Response & Escalation

Reporting & Insights

Assess &
Govern

Plan &
Prioritize

Protect &

Harden

Detect &
Respond

Measure &
Report

Sustain &
Evolve

You focus on care. We focus on keeping everything secure.

Trusted Nationwide

Common Questions

What is WaterDefender 360?

Why is water and wastewater cybersecurity different from standard business IT security?

Does WaterDefender 360 secure SCADA, business systems, billing systems, office networks, and vendor access?

How does ATG identify cyber risk and external exposure in water utility environments?

Does ATG segment SCADA from business systems and control vendor remote access?

Does WaterDefender 360 align to CISA Cybersecurity Performance Goals, NIST, WaterISAC guidance, and EPA related expectations?

What monitoring and threat detection are included in WaterDefender 360?

Is WaterDefender 360 a fit for small, rural, and understaffed utilities?

What outcomes should utility leadership expect from WaterDefender 360?

Ready to Strengthen Your Infrastructure

Ready to Strengthen Your Infrastructure

ATG SOC INFORMATION

Support & Escalation Contact Information

Phone: 601-401-2405

Email: soc@atgconsults.com

Applied Technology Group

Stronger Cybersecurity. Safer Care. Healther Communities.

Healthcare Runs on Trust

93%

$10.93M

62%

Key Capabilities Inside WaterDefense

Asset Discovery & Inventory

24/7 Monitoring & Detection

Compliance Support

Vulnerability Management

Incident Response & Escalation

Reporting & Insights

Assess & Govern

Plan & Prioritize

Protect &

Harden

Detect & Respond

Measure & Report

Sustain & Evolve

You focus on care. We focus on keeping everything secure.

Trusted Nationwide

Common Questions

What is WaterDefender 360?

Why is water and wastewater cybersecurity different from standard business IT security?

Does WaterDefender 360 secure SCADA, business systems, billing systems, office networks, and vendor access?

How does ATG identify cyber risk and external exposure in water utility environments?

Does ATG segment SCADA from business systems and control vendor remote access?

Does WaterDefender 360 align to CISA Cybersecurity Performance Goals, NIST, WaterISAC guidance, and EPA related expectations?

What monitoring and threat detection are included in WaterDefender 360?

Is WaterDefender 360 a fit for small, rural, and understaffed utilities?

What outcomes should utility leadership expect from WaterDefender 360?

Ready to Strengthen Your Infrastructure

Ready to Strengthen Your Infrastructure

ATG SOC INFORMATION

Support & Escalation Contact Information

Phone: 601-401-2405

Email: soc@atgconsults.com

Stronger Cybersecurity.
Safer Care.
Healther Communities.

Assess &
Govern

Plan &
Prioritize

Detect &
Respond

Measure &
Report

Sustain &
Evolve