Trout Software's New Zero Trust Solution Enhances Cybersecurity for Water Utilities
Trout Software and Carahsoft Technology Corp. have launched Access Gate v26.6, a new cybersecurity solution for U.S. water and wastewater utilities. This innovative offering addresses critical operational security challenges while ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, ultimately supporting procurement strategies for public sector entities.
Key Signals
- Trout Software and Carahsoft announce Access Gate v26.6 for U.S. water utilities
- Access Gate v26.6 available through NASA SEWP V and additional procurement vehicles
- New security controls aligned with state and federal regulations for water system cybersecurity
"Small public IT teams are being asked to defend aging water systems against modern threats and to document every step with resources stretched thin."
In an era where cybersecurity threats are a growing concern, the launch of Access Gate v26.6 by Trout Software in collaboration with Carahsoft Technology Corp. addresses an urgent need for enhanced protection in the public sector, particularly water utilities. The solution is tailored to mitigate operational technology (OT) security vulnerabilities, assisting these critical infrastructures amid increasing scrutiny from federal and state regulators. The rise of cyberattacks targeting essential services has led utility operators to reconsider their security frameworks, advocating for solutions that embrace the principles of Zero Trust.
The concept of Zero Trust, fundamentally based on the principle of
Agencies
- NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V
- The Interlocal Purchasing System
- OMNIA Partners
- E&I Cooperative Services Contract
- The Quilt
Vendors
- Trout Software
- Carahsoft Technology Corp.