Lighthouse Harbor
As a smaller district, you often face the challenge of regulatory guidance that is either too broad or does not easily translate to your staffing and budget constraints. To address these issues and bridge the gaps, we introduced Lighthouse Harbor—a suite of governance tools and security technologies tailored specifically for smaller municipal water and sewer districts.
Lighthouse Harbor was designed with two primary goals in mind:
Implement an Flexible Security Framework: Establish a foundational approach to IT/OT security that can quickly adapt to emerging threats rather than just reacting to them.
Seamless Integration: Achieve the first goal without disrupting existing SCADA systems or the daily operations of your district.
Simplifying the cybersecurity compliance requirements of the Safe Water Drinking Act Section 1433 for smaller water and sewer districts.
Strategy not Decisions
Security shouldn’t be reactive, driven by changing trends and ideals.
Instead, it should be a well-defined strategy that adapts to the ever-evolving threat landscape.
With a strong Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) strategy and a solid technological foundation, achieving this is more manageable than you might think.
Let Lighthouse guide you through the process.
IT is not OT, and OT is not IT
We recognize that IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operational Technology)—also known as SCADA, industrial control, and telemetry—are distinct fields, each presenting unique challenges and requirements. Understanding these differences allows us to tailor our solutions to effectively meet the specific needs of each area.
Equally important is our acknowledgment that we are not OT specialists and do not aim to change your established operational practices. We understand that IT has a history of interfering with OT systems, leading to inefficiencies and even failures. We are not those guys.
While IT emphasizes data management and information systems, OT focuses on the hardware and software that monitor and control physical processes. By recognizing these distinctions, we can develop integrated strategies that enhance security and improve the overall security posture in both domains, all while ensuring that daily operations remain uninterrupted. This holistic approach enables us to optimize both IT and OT environments, fostering increased security and resilience throughout your organization.
Enter the Harbor
Many of our clients are required to adhere to federal compliance standards, including HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley, J-Sox (Japan Sarbanes-Oxley), GxP, and now Section 1433 of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
With our extensive compliance experience and 25 years of supporting municipal districts, we are uniquely positioned to guide you through the IT resilience and compliance requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Our expertise helps you navigate complex regulations while implementing effective security measures, providing you with peace of mind as you meet your compliance obligations.