221310

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems

Cyber Liability Insurance for NAICS 221310

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Ranked reasons a business in NAICS 221310, Water Supply and Irrigation Systems, needs Cyber Liability coverage. Each reason is specific to how this industry actually loses money, and ends with the question to ask before the objection comes up.

  1. 01

    Treatment chemical dosing is controlled by the same systems attackers reach.

    • Chemical feed, pumps, and valves are operated through control systems.
    • Intrusions at water systems have changed chemical dosing setpoints.
    • Overdosed water reaches every tap on the system.
    ASK
    Are your chemical dosing and pumping systems remotely accessible?
  2. 02

    Federal law requires assessed risks and an emergency response plan.

    • Community water systems must assess risks, including cyber, and certify a response plan.
    • Certifications are filed with federal regulators on a schedule.
    • Failure to certify is an enforceable violation.
    ASK
    When did you last certify your risk assessment and emergency response plan?
  3. 03

    Loss of water service is an immediate public health emergency.

    • Hospitals, fire suppression, and homes all depend on continuous supply.
    • Boil notices and outages must be communicated to every customer.
    • Restoration requires flushing and testing the entire system.
    ASK
    How many people depend on your system for drinking water and fire flow?

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