This standard describes critical requirements for establishing and operating a protective security program for a water or wastewater utility.
Topics covered include commitment to security, security culture, defined security roles and employee expectations, vulnerability assessment, resources dedicated to security and security implementation, access control and intrusion detection, contamination detection, monitoring and surveillance, and information protection and continuity.
Additionally, the standard covers design and construction, threat level-based protocols, emergency response and recovery plans and business continuity plans, internal and external communications, partnerships, documentation, human resources, and equipment.
