Securing the Process is the Real Priority, Not the Network

JUNE 17 2026

This presentation takes a practical look at what cybersecurity really means inside water and wastewater control systems. Rather than focusing on abstract IT threats, it connects cyber risk directly to what SCADA and Operations personnel care about most, which is safeguarding water quality by keeping treatment plants and pump stations running, maintaining clear visibility into operations, and protecting critical equipment. We’ll discuss how simple, disciplined design choices including proper segmentation, controlled remote access, and solid documentation make the biggest difference in strengthening resilience. The goal is not to turn Engineers and Operators into IT specialists; it is to show how smart engineering decisions support reliable operations. Because in OT, you are protecting the process, not just the network.


Speaker:

  • Mauro Perez – Signature Automation, a company of McKim and Creed

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WEAT Member Registration: Complimentary

Non-Member Registration: $85

Webinar Sponsorship: $300

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NameCompany
Agmed A.ACE Controls
Hollie A.NacSpace
Robert B.City of La Porte (ret)
Antuione B.North Texas Municipal Water District
Bhavin B.GHD
Reza B.
Lori B.The City of Corpus Christi
Robert C.City of Denton
Christianne C.Castleberry Engineering & Consulting
Joshua C.City of Denton - Water Reclamation
Timothy C.City of Rockwall
David E.North Texas Municipal Water District
Tad E.
Citlali E.Trinity River Authority of Texas
David G.McAllen Public Utility
Cara G.Red River Authority of Texas
Riley G.Ardurra
Taylor H.Signature Automation, a company of McKim & Creed
Nick H.Quiddity Engineering, LLC
Rick H.Signature Automation
Nyla H.McKim & Creed
Aaron L.Upper Trinity Regional Water District
Donald M.
Jason M.Galveston County Health District
Brianna M.Woodard & Curran
Rutika N.Civitas Engineering Group, Inc.
Steve P.City of Irving
Shelli P.AutomaTech Inc.
Matthew R.City of Denton
Ruben S.McAllen Public Utility
Sahar S.Ardurra Group, LLC
Katherine S.Guadalupe Blanco River Authority
Neptali S.MDS Water
Hossein T.Mbroh Engineering Inc
Michael T.Ardurra
Sarah Y.Ardurra Group, LLC

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