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Governor Hochul Announces More Than $9 Million in Cybersecurity Grants to Help Protect 153 Water Systems Statewide
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $9 million in grants awarded to 153 local government projects statewide through the Strengthening Essential Cybersecurity for Utilities and Resiliency Enhancements (SECURE) grant program. This funding will support communities in their efforts to bolster their cybersecurity posture against increasingly sophisticated and dangerous cyber threats while strengthening services that millions of New Yorkers rely on every day.
“New York is taking action to protect our critical water infrastructure from cyberattacks that could disrupt services and threaten public health and safety,” Governor Hochul said. “As we have seen with recent malicious cyberattacks on water systems across multiple states, these threats are real and escalating. These investments give local governments the tools they need to strengthen their defenses, safeguard essential services, and keep delivering safe, reliable water to New Yorkers.”
SECURE grants and no-cost technical assistance from the Environmental Facilities Corporation will help local governments implement the State’s new minimum cybersecurity standards for drinking water and sewer systems. The grants will fund local cybersecurity assessments and implementation, helping water systems build stronger, more secure operations.
| Mount Kisco, Village of | Cyber Security Upgrades | 11,187 | Assessment | $50,000 |
| Sleepy Hollow, Village of | Sleepy Hollow Drinking Water Security | 12,500 | Assessment | $50,000 |
| Westchester County | Peekskill Water Resource Recovery Facility Cybersecurity Assessment | 46,225 | Assessment | $50,000 |
| Yonkers, City of | Cyber Security Assessment Grant for DW | 211,000 | Assessment | $50,000 |
| Yorktown, Town of | Yorktown Heights WWTP Cybersecurity Assessment | 36,000 | Assessment | $36,400 |