Comprehensive Cybersecurity for Water Supply in Southwest Finland

We develop the information and cyber security of water management organisations

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Duration of the project

1.3.2024. – 30.8.2025

Source of funding

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

Total funding

224 671 €

Water supply is an important part of critical infrastructure. Today, key functions and services in society depend on digital systems and networks. Water management organisations are increasingly using digitalisation and cloud-based systems. Cyber threats can seriously affect these systems and cause widespread problems. Collaboration on cybersecurity between all actors in the supply chain will strengthen the resilience of the entire water supply ecosystem.

The Comprehensive Cybersecurity of Water Supply in Southwest Finland project, coordinated by Turku University of Applied Sciences, supports the development of cybersecurity in Turku and Southwest Finland. The project aims to develop information and cyber security in water supply organisations and to disseminate the knowledge and expertise gained to water supply operators in neighbouring municipalities in order to develop wider regional cooperation. The project will develop the administrative and technical cybersecurity capacity of water utilities, improve their security testing capabilities and train their staff. The project will work closely with the Cybersecurity Centre.

Press Release

Turku University of Applied Sciences develops cybersecurity in water management

Many of society’s key functions and services rely on digital systems and networks. Cyber threats can cause widespread problems. Turku University of Applied Sciences is developing information and cyber security in water management organisations and disseminating knowledge together with Turun Seudun vesi Oy and Turun seudun puhdistamo Oy. The project “Comprehensive cyber security in water management in Southwest Finland” develops the administrative and technical cyber security capacities of the water management organisations of Turun Seudun Vesi and Turun seudun puhdistamo and trains their staff.

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