Yorba Linda, CA – The Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD/District) is proud to announce that it has been selected to receive $248,994 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). YLWD submitted its proposal to the State & Local Cybersecurity Grants (SLCGP) for Local & Tribal Governments Program (SL Program), as part of its commitment to safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring the resilience of our District’s operations technology against potential cyber disruptions and attacks.
Cal OES manages the SL Program, which allocates funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to address cybersecurity challenges and threats. With $1 billion available nationwide over four years, this competitive grant program received over 1,000 proposals from local government agencies, of which only 110 were selected for funding, including YLWD. The grant will enable YLWD to improve its cybersecurity infrastructure, enhance incident response and recovery plans, conduct risk assessments and vulnerability testing, implement new security protocols, and deliver essential training for its staff.
“Given the rising frequency of cyber threats targeting essential public services, including water districts, cybersecurity has become a major focus for YLWD,” commented YLWD General Manager, Mark Toy. “This funding will significantly bolster YLWD’s proactive measures, equipping us with the resources we need to stay one step ahead of potential cyber threats, thereby ensuring uninterrupted delivery of essential water and wastewater services to the communities we serve.”
The grant underscores YLWD’s commitment and dedication to employing efficient and modern technology while prioritizing the safety of our District operations, as well as maintaining transparency and trust with our customers and community members. For more information about the SL Program grant or our District’s cybersecurity efforts, please contact 714-701-3000.