Along with earth, air, and fire, the ancients considered water one of the four essential elements of life. But in today's world, with terrorists striking every corner of the globe, water can serve as an instrument of harm as well as a life-giving resource.
Most water utilities in the United States were built during the 1930s, '40s, and '50s and were not designed with security in mind. To address today's higher threat profile, water utility security professionals must be well informed about the threats facing them and the possible strategies that can be used to thwart th