Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
9952
Course Name
Cybersecurity 103 Training for Water Systems
Contact Hours
1.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
U.S Environmental Protection Agency
Primary Contact
Alfred Boateng
Alfred.Boateng@GDIT.com
5712775208 Ext.
Website
Description
This training builds upon EPA’s Cybersecurity 102 Training for Water Systems, providing further details on cybersecurity threats facing the water sector. Participants will learn about state-sponsored threats, risks to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, malware, and vulnerabilities within Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs). The course also highlights real-world cybersecurity incidents impacting water systems, emphasizes the importance of staying informed on emerging threats, and outlines incident reporting processes and available cybersecurity resources to support preparedness and resilience.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
1.) Introduction
2.) Big Picture: Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructure
3.) State-Sponsored Cyber Threats
a. Who are they?
4.) Targeting of ICS/SCADA Devices
a. What are they aiming at?
5.) Malware:
a. Review of Common Threats to Water Systems (2024 Cyber Refresher)
6.) Human Machine Interfaces
7.) Real-Life Examples of Cybersecurity Threats/Incidents at Water Systems
8.) Stay Informed
a. Cyber Alerts
9.) Cybersecurity Incident Reporting (2024 Cyber Refresher)
a. Factsheet
10.)EPA Cybersecurity Resources
a. Top 8 Cyber Factsheet
b. Cyber Case Studies
c. Cyber Insurance
d. Cybersecurity Technical Assistance
e. Cybersecurity Assessments (Cyber Eval Program)
f. Cybersecurity Training
11.) Conclusion and Q&A
a. Recap of Key points covered in the training
b. Opportunity for participants to ask questions and seek clarification
Target Audience
Drinking water and wastewater utilities.
Training Format
Virtual Synchronous