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Welcome to DCS-Water’25!

The 2nd International Conference on the Design of Cyber-Secure Water Plants (DCS-Water’25) is a two-day global gathering that brings together leading minds from research, industry, and government to explore and exchange innovations in protecting water infrastructure from cyber threats.

As water and wastewater treatment plants grow increasingly digitised, they become more exposed to sophisticated and targeted cyberattacks. These facilities—essential to public health, economic activity, and environmental stability—rely on complex Industrial Control Systems (ICS), including PLCs, sensors, networked control platforms, and SCADA environments. While these technologies enable efficient and automated operations, they also introduce critical vulnerabilities that adversaries can exploit.

Cyberattacks on water infrastructure can result in far-reaching consequences, such as service disruptions, infrastructure damage, and compromised water quality. With the convergence of IT and OT systems, the growing scale of interconnectivity, and the evolving threat landscape, traditional perimeter-based defences are no longer sufficient.

DCS-Water’25 aims to drive forward the development and deployment of advanced strategies—ranging from AI-driven threat detection and digital twins to zero-trust architectures and cyber-physical testbeds—that can secure water utilities at scale. By fostering collaboration across disciplines and sectors, this conference plays a crucial role in building resilient, trustworthy, and intelligent water systems for the future.