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How Phoenix Boosted Its Cybersecurity for Water Services

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19 October 2026

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Fusion42 · 19 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Phoenix enhanced its water infrastructure cybersecurity by isolating operational technology from the internet, strengthening governance, processes, and technology from 2022 to 2024, and building statewide partnerships with Arizona Cyber Command to improve overall resilience against evolving cyber threats including AI-driven attacks.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Water Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to treat cybersecurity as a core part of your water system design and operations with active isolation from public networks and strong partnerships beyond your organisation. The rise of AI threats means you must include human oversight alongside automation to keep controls effective.

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