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Physical and Cybersecurity Training

July 29 - 30,  2025 - Radford, Virginia


Sample Agenda

Day 1 8:00 am-5:30 pm
  Dinner
Day 2 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

 

 

Topics to be covered:

 

  • Physical security threats to the water sector including, but not limited to, domestic and foreign threats.
  • Current and potential cyber security threats to water utilities.
  • Overview of state and federal agencies to assist in physical and cyber security threats, including choosing an agency based on the type of threat.
  • Overview of the funding available to utilities to help protect them from both physical and cyber threats.
  • Table top exercises to engage participants in emergency management situations involving physical and cyber security threats.
  • Overview of SCADA network and suggested best management practices for managing cyber security threats.

More Information

Questions about the course:
Contact Lucas Kintz, Program Coordinator, Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education, at lkintz@vt.edu.

Information about registration:
Please contact Continuing and Professional Education by email: cpeinfo@vt.edu or phone: 540-231-5182.