You were tasked with providing Infrastructure Cybersecurity to the local water systems.

Water systems are important for the health and stability of the nation. Safe drinking water is essential for public health and all human activities. Therefore, ensuring a steady supply of drinking water is vital for modern life and the nation's economy. The United States has about $153,000$ public drinking water systems. You were tasked with providing security to the Red River Water a local water system. Red River Water provides its customers with reliable, abundant, and high$-$quality water.

Red River's IT system includes the following sections:

Distribution management systems $($DMS$)$ are used to monitor and control the water distribution system. DMS systems collect data from sensors and other devices in the distribution system, such as pressure gauges and flow meters. This data is used to identify and locate leaks, monitor water pressure, and optimize water distribution.

Water quality monitoring systems are used to collect and store water quality data. These systems may include sensors that measure parameters such as chlorine residual, pH$,$ and turbidity.

Asset management systems are used to track the location and condition of water system assets, such as pipes, valves, and pumps. This data is used to schedule maintenance and repairs.

Red River's IT system is essential for the system's safe and efficient operation. By collecting and analyzing data, these systems help ensure that the water is safe to drink and that the system operates at maximum efficiency. Red River Water has an on$-$premises data center to meet the IT needs of distribution management systems, water quality monitoring systems, and asset management systems.

You were tasked with providing critical infrastructure cybersecurity for Red River Water.

QUESTION $1$: What are the Framework Core Functions you would consider while providing infrastructure cybersecurity for Red River Water?

QUESTION $2$: What are the four Framework Implementation Tiers you would consider while providing infrastructure cybersecurity for Red River Water?

Explain the following three categories for each Tier

$-$ Risk Management Process

$-$ Integrated Risk Management Program

$-$ External Participation

QUESTION $3$: What are the five steps in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework you would consider while providing infrastructure cybersecurity for Red River Water?

QUESTION $4$: How do you implement NIST security controls for Red River Water?