Jacobs Awarded Operational Technology Cybersecurity Contract with U.S. Wastewater Utility
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Jacobs (NYSE: J) has secured a significant $13.4 million operational technology (OT) cybersecurity contract with Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD). The contract will provide end-to-end cybersecurity services for industrial control systems and physical infrastructure, supporting wastewater treatment services for 1.9 million people in southeast Virginia and the Eastern Shore.
The agreement, one of the largest OT cybersecurity services contracts awarded by a US wastewater utility, includes cybersecurity assessments for over 30 square miles of wastewater infrastructure, design and integration of cybersecurity controls, and continuous monitoring operations. The contract comes amid a surge in cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure, particularly in the water sector, over the past 18 months.
Jacobs' expertise in this field is demonstrated by their service to more than 40 water utilities across the U.S. in fiscal year 2024. The company currently generates approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and employs a team of almost 45,000 people.
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- Secured major $13.4M cybersecurity contract
- One of the largest OT cybersecurity contracts in US wastewater sector
- Strong market position with 40+ water utility clients in FY2024
- Expanding presence in growing OT cybersecurity market
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"During the past 18 months, cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure, particularly in the water sector, have surged significantly, demanding digital expertise that intersects physical asset infrastructure and operational technology cybersecurity," said Jacobs Executive Vice President Amer Battikhi. "Jacobs is uniquely positioned to support our clients with our domain knowledge in industrial environments such as water, advanced manufacturing and energy & power, coupled with specialized OT cyber capabilities to defend physical infrastructure and devices."
"At HRSD, our objective is to enhance our cybersecurity posture to the highest feasible level, proactively addressing evolving threats both now and in the future," said HRSD Chief Information Security Officer Roger Caslow. "Cyber resiliency is both our strategy and our goal. Our mission is to establish HRSD as the benchmark for cybersecurity excellence within the water and wastewater sector, ensuring the protection of critical services that safeguard public health and the environment. Our collaboration with Jacobs is a key element to achieving this vision."
In addition to providing cybersecurity assessments for more than 30 square miles of wastewater infrastructure spanning the
Jacobs is an OT cybersecurity leader in water. In fiscal year 2024, Jacobs' OT cybersecurity credentialed professionals served more than 40 water utilities across the
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