Digital Twin Models for Cybersecurity Use Cases in Water Utilities and SCADA Systems: A Review

This study seeks to investigate the recent trends in Digital Twin (DT) technology and how it can be utilized to improve the existing security of vulnerable public water treatment and wastewater treatment facilities. The scope of this study explores the integration of DT in water utilities to understand the technology’s potential in improving security and enhancing system efficiency. The paper also presents the Operational Technology (OT) issues and an overview of the capability in all manners with which Digital Twins use can transform water utility operations.