Cyware and WaterISAC Partner to Enhance Water Sector Cyber Defense

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Cyware, a leader in agentic AI-powered operational threat intelligence and collective defense, has partnered with WaterISAC, the communications and information-sharing organization for the water sector. This strategic alliance aims to equip water utilities with real-time, AI-powered threat intelligence, enhancing their ability to share information and protect critical water infrastructure nationwide.

WaterISAC serves as a vital link between utilities, security experts, and government partners, ensuring that actionable intelligence is delivered to the water and wastewater systems sector. The partnership will leverage Cyware’s advanced threat intelligence platform, enabling water utilities to detect and respond to cyber threats more effectively.

Water infrastructure faces unique challenges, as it is essential for human life and supports nearly every segment of the U.S. economy. With 50,000-plus water utilities across the country, the sector is a prime target for adversaries seeking to undermine public trust. The partnership between Cyware and WaterISAC aims to provide a high-quality threat intelligence platform that helps WaterISAC deliver more real-time insights to its members and extend this directly to larger utilities.

Tom Dobbins, Executive Director of WaterISAC, emphasized the importance of this collaboration.

The partnership will build on WaterISAC's strong foundation of delivering timely, actionable intelligence and vulnerabilities to the water and wastewater systems sector. Cyware will enhance intelligence collection, enrichment, and response capabilities beyond manual processes, helping WaterISAC significantly reduce manual effort and deliver relevant intelligence more efficiently. This will enable members to identify threats faster, collaborate more effectively, and better protect the critical water and wastewater services that the nation depends on.

In summary, the partnership between Cyware and WaterISAC is a significant step in strengthening the cyber defense of the water sector. By providing real-time, AI-powered threat intelligence, the collaboration aims to protect critical water infrastructure and ensure the safety and reliability of water services across the United States.