Title
To affirm the use of Waterfall Security Solutions’ unidirectional gateway technology to enable secure, one-way data transfer between the Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) systems at Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS).
Committee to Cut the Waterfall Contract Presentation.
Speakers:
Mike Madden - 1768 Iglehart
Cedar Larson - 830 Laurel Ave
Body
WHEREAS, Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) is entrusted with the delivery of safe, reliable drinking water and the protection of critical public infrastructure serving residents and businesses in the City of Saint Paul and surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, cybersecurity threats targeting municipal infrastructure-including water utilities-have significantly increased in scope and frequency, posing an immediate risk to public health, operational continuity, and community safety; and
WHEREAS, secure and timely access to data housed within SPRWS's Operational Technology (OT) systems is essential to enabling informed business and operational decisions across SPRWS's Information Technology (IT) systems; and
WHEREAS, Waterfall Security Solutions provides a proven, industry-standard unidirectional gateway solution that enables secure, one-way data transfer from OT to IT systems, eliminating risks associated with bidirectional connectivity while ensuring SPRWS can analyze and utilize OT data safely; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has recently experienced cybersecurity incidents that underscore the urgency of improving defenses across all critical infrastructure systems, including water services; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Water Commissioners wishes to stay on the forefront of security to ensure they have the most updated solutions system; and
WHEREAS, the current one-year cybersecurity contract Waterfall Security Solutions, scheduled to expire on October 1, 2025, has been automatically renewed absent notice of termination; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul Board of Water Commissioners hereby affirms the continued use of the unidirectional gateway provided by Waterfall Security Solutions as a necessary and urgent measure to safeguard critical water infrastructure, enable secure OT-to-IT data exchange, and protect the health and safety of the residents of Saint Paul;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board directs staff to initiate a formal Request for Information (RFI) within a reasonable timeframe to identify and consider alternative solutions that meet our functional and technical requirements. Staff will provide a recommendation at a later date for the board to consider.