# Strengthening Cybersecurity in Industrial Control Systems for Public Water Infrastructure - Link: https://www.agilicus.com/brochures/industrial-control-systems-critical-infrastructure/ - Published: 2020-12-24T14:35:40+00:00 - Author: Don Bowman Zero Trust Cyber security for Public Water Infrastructure # Improve Operational Efficiency Without Compromising Security Empower your employees and vendors to do their critical work while optimizing cyber security in industrial control systems for public water infrastructure. Zero disruption and no change management. [CONTACT ✉](https://www.agilicus.com/contact-us/) [BOOK A MEETING 📅](https://www.agilicus.com/book-calendar-meeting) The Challenges --- ## Understanding the Cyber security Challenges For Public Water Systems Securing cybersecurity in Industrial Control Systems for public water infrastructure presents unique obstacles. As technology evolves with features like cloud integration, big data, remote connections, and always-on equipment, once localized industrial control systems are now part of a far-reaching network. These increasing connectivity needs make industrial control systems susceptible to both known and sophisticated threat actors, including state-backed entities. When you mix a corporate system outage, which affects brand image and finances, with a public water system malfunction, the stakes become significantly higher – public health. However, conventional corporate IT solutions, like regular updates and antivirus installations, aren’t always feasible for industrial control systems. The stop-gap solutions of VPNs and shared desktop tools are becoming obsolete due to three main challenges: [⌊01⌉⌊01⌉[ ## The Users Your users are as unique as your organisation. They are made up of employees, system integrators, outsourced teams, and even manufacturer support. This makes distinct identity management and robust multi-factor authentication a near-impossible task. [⌊Managed Industrial Remote Access Solution by Agilicus: Securely connect to your industrial assets remotely. Learn how Agilicus helped [Customer Name - if available from case study] improve uptime and reduce costs with secure remote access to PLCs, HMIs, and other industrial equipment. Explore our managed remote access solutions for OT environments.⌉⌊Managed Industrial Remote Access Solution by Agilicus: Securely connect to your industrial assets remotely. Learn how Agilicus helped [Customer Name - if available from case study] improve uptime and reduce costs with secure remote access to PLCs, HMIs, and other industrial equipment. Explore our managed remote access solutions for OT environments.⌉[ ## The Systems Industrial systems prioritize stability over regular change. They’re built to reliably perform critical functions over a long period. However, this means systems like PLCs often lack the advanced encryption and authentication features needed to implement modern security best practices. [⌊Agilicus Managed Industrial Remote Access: Securely connect and manage remote industrial equipment with Agilicus. Visualize your network architecture with this diagram illustrating secure access points and data flow within your managed industrial environment.⌉⌊Agilicus Managed Industrial Remote Access: Securely connect and manage remote industrial equipment with Agilicus. Visualize your network architecture with this diagram illustrating secure access points and data flow within your managed industrial environment.⌉[ ## The Network Because of how varied users can be and the limited security features of the systems they require, networks usually remain sealed from outside access. But with the growing demand for cloud analytics and cost-effective remote support, this “sealed” approach is now a hindrance. The Solution --- ## Agilicus AnyX: Leverage Zero Trust to Improve Cyber security for Public Water Infrastructure [⌊hmi-usage⌉⌊hmi-usage⌉[ Agilicus AnyX introduces a Zero Trust framework tailor-made for industrial control systems in public water utilities Zero Trust is the [best current practice](https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-01/information_security_identification_and_authentication_procedure.pdf) for Cybersecurity in Industrial Control Systems for Public Water Infrastructure. It integrates effortlessly with existing networks and offers an affordable and low- risk method to enhance both efficiency and security. Whether you already have deployed an [IEC-62443 Zone and Conduit](https://www.agilicus.com/white-papers/zero-trust-microsegmentation/) model, or are driven more by the [Purdue Model](https://www.agilicus.com/white-papers/piercing-the-purdue-model-zero-trust-in-operational-technology/), Agilicus provides a low-risk method to enhance both efficiency and security. Better User Experience. Better Security --- ## Authentication Trust starts with identity. Instead of relying on shared passwords, Agilicus AnyX uses federated authentication, from existing identity providers (Microsoft Entra, Okta, Google Workplace, Microsoft Active Directory, etc). This allows users like“ jane@manufacturer.domain” to securely access the system without compromising security. [SEE VIDEO](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8yC4a0uyOQ) Full Access Control and Visibility --- ## Authorisation ![Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Critical Infrastructure Security: Secure remote access to PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and other ICS devices. Agilicus provides zero trust access solutions for critical infrastructure, protecting against cyber threats and ensuring operational continuity for water treatment, power grids, manufacturing, and other essential services. Secure your ICS environment with granular access control and continuous threat monitoring.](https://www.agilicus.com/www/42cdf7f4-controller. svg) With Agilicus AnyX, system access isn’t binary. You can specify user roles at granular levels, ensuring that users only access what they are supposed to. Moreover, every action is logged for meticulous audit trails. Fine-grained authorisation is necessary for cybersecurity in Industrial Control Systems for Public Water Infrastructure. [CASE STUDY](https://www.agilicus.com/case-studies/critical-infrastructure-municipal-water-treatment/) Invisible to the World --- ## Access ![NIST SP 800-53 in Critical Infrastructure: East-West VPN Architecture. Diagram illustrating a secure network segmentation strategy using VPNs to control traffic flow between critical infrastructure components. Enhances cybersecurity posture and compliance with NIST standards by isolating sensitive systems and limiting lateral movement of threats.](https://www.agilicus.com/www/727b43c7-east-west-vpn.svg) Agilicus AnyX is designed for the modern world, offering seamless integration with existing firewalls. It uses an outbound-only connection, compatible with NAT systems and non-public IPs, ensuring any user can access any application without the need for a VPN. [DATA FLOW](https://www.agilicus.com/anyx-guide/zero-trust-ssh-access/) Use Cases --- ## Real-World Applications of Agilicus AnyX For Public Water Systems ![Green Check](https://www.agilicus.com/www/2cd3dab3-green_check.svg) ### Remote HMI Access Technicians can access HMI remotely, leading to quicker repairs and lesser downtimes. ![Green Check](https://www.agilicus.com/www/2cd3dab3-green_check.svg) ### SCADA Data Sync Safely transfer data to cloud systems in their original format without architectural changes. ![Green Check](https://www.agilicus.com/www/2cd3dab3-green_check.svg) ### Remote PLC Support Agilicus AnyX enables users to perform tasks as if they were on-site without risking the system’s integrity. ![Green Check](https://www.agilicus.com/www/2cd3dab3-green_check.svg) ### Shared Desktop for Remote Troubleshooting With Agilicus AnyX, there’s no need for VPNs or concerns about system conflicts. ![Green Check](https://www.agilicus.com/www/2cd3dab3-green_check.svg) ### Remote Manufacturer Access Get real-time data without altering the existing firewall. ![Green Check](https://www.agilicus.com/www/2cd3dab3-green_check.svg) ### Outsourced Support Made Simple No proprietary VPNs, no hassles – just web-based Single-Sign-On with multifactor authentication. BOOK A MEETING Ready To Learn More? Agilicus AnyX Zero Trust enables any user, on any device, secure connectivity to any resource they need—without a client or VPN. Whether that resource is a web application, a programmable logic controller, or a building management system, Agilicus can secure it with multi-factor authentication while keeping the user experience simple with single sign-on. [BOOK A MEETING](https://www.agilicus.com/book-calendar-meeting/) ![Agilicus AnyX platform logo, horizontal orientation.](https://www.agilicus.com/ www/9f758437-agilicus-logo-horizonta.svg) info@agilicus.com, +1 ‪519 953-4332‬ 300-87 King St W, Kitchener, ON, Canada. N2G 1A7 [⌊partner⌉⌊partner⌉[