Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
6851
Course Name
Computer & SCADA System Security for the Operator
Contact Hours
6.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Dover Township Wastewater Treatment Facility
Primary Contact
Sophie Simon
doverwwtp@comcast.net
7172924911 Ext.
Website
Description
Since computers and Scada systems are very common now in plants and pumping stations, all operators should have a basic understanding of the security and protection these system.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
Course Outline:
Day 1
1. Why security is important? 20 min
2. Passwords 40 min + quiz =50 min
3. Security questions 10 min
4. Spam 20 min
5. Phishing 25 min followed by a 10-15 min break
6. Viruses, Trojan and Worms 60 minutes: Total for day 1=210 minutes = 3.5 hrs
Day 2
7. Spyware 20 min
8. Pop Ups 30 min
9. Firewalls 20 mins 15 min break
10. SCADA systems 60 min
11. Cybersecurity Myths 30 min
12. Monitoring + workplace policy 35 min
Day 1: Items 1-6, 3.5 hours with one 15 min break
Day 2: Items 7-12, 3.5 hours with one 15 minute break
Target Audience
All water and wastewater operators, especially those without any previous computer training.
Training Format
Classroom