Recent alerts from the FBI and EPA regarding cyber threats targeting internet-connected operational technology at U.S. water utilities highlight a growing vulnerability.
These cyberattacks can compromise essential services, reveal sensitive data, and leave response teams facing significant emergency challenges. An often-overlooked aspect of these threats is the exposure of web applications, administrative consoles, and APIs that are integral to monitoring and management operations.
Addressing Vulnerabilities in Web Applications
To bolster the security defenses of water utilities, Invicti is providing eligible organizations with a three-month complimentary access to its application security platform. This initiative aids public-sector and critical-infrastructure entities in discovering web applications and APIs, even those unknown and exposed online, allowing them to concentrate on verifiable vulnerabilities that can be exploited.
Invicti offers this three-month access to its platform exclusively to qualifying water utilities within the U.S
"Defense in depth cannot stop at the network perimeter," remarked Priyank Savla, VP at Invicti. "Web applications and APIs are an attack path that critical-infrastructure operators cannot afford to ignore. They deserve the same continuous attention as the infrastructure behind them, because you cannot defend what you cannot see."
Support for Water Utilities
Upon engaging with Invicti, qualifying organizations will receive assistance to:
- Identify and inventory web applications and APIs, including previously undiscovered internet-facing assets.
- Analyze the application and API attack surface to detect security deficiencies.
- Determine exploitable vulnerabilities and prioritize risks for action.
- Minimize efforts on false positives, allowing teams to respond promptly.
- Receive ongoing guidance and support during the three-month period.
Guided Onboarding and Support
Priyank Savla further stated, "Our goal is to help water utilities get a clearer picture of their web application and API exposure without adding more noise to already-demanding response efforts. We want teams to know what is exposed, understand which issues are real, and have practical support as they work to reduce risk."
Invicti offers this three-month access to its platform exclusively to qualifying water utilities within the U.S. The offer includes guided onboarding and live support from an Invicti engineer to help teams scope, configure, and test their systems effectively, interpreting results accurately for risk mitigation. Water utility operators interested in this opportunity can contact Invicti to verify eligibility and request access.
