A recent hands-on training for leaders of rural water systems brought a sobering reality to light: cyberattacks don’t just threaten big cities or technology companies.On June 25, Communities Unlimited and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency hosted an in-person cybersecurity training specifically for rural water and wastewater utilities.Held at the Alexandria Mega Shelter in central Louisiana, the half-day session was led by Chris Brunson, Louisiana state coordinator for CU and his organization Community Infrastructure team. The event brought together operators, city officials and local leaders from across the state for a learning experience centered on collaboration and crisis response.Bad actorsRural
