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Power Sector Cybersecurity Building Blocks Webinar Series: Cybersecurity Workforce Development
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As the Caribbean energy sector evolves to address integration of new technology, IT-OT convergence, and market demand shifts, its threat landscape increases, and its workforce must adapt to meet these new needs. The threats to each country may vary, but it is essential to strong cybersecurity posture to have an equally strong workforce. Power sector operators must have the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform security tasks. Join USAID, the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC), and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in this webinar to discuss cybersecurity education and workforce needs for utilities, regulators, and others in the power sector, including relevant frameworks, best practices, and voices from the Caribbean region. This webinar features panelists from both industry and government to speak to the importance of a highly skilled cyber workforce in the power sector, from education and training to career path development.No publisherCybersecurityVideoWebinar2022/10/21 00:15:00 GMT+0VideoPower Sector Cybersecurity Building Blocks Webinar Series: Operational Technology
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No publisherCybersecurityWebinarVideo2022/08/23 04:20:00 GMT+0VideoTHE CYBER PRIORITY
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As industrial systems become increasingly network connected, the energy industry is waking up to the emerging cyber threat. But our research finds defensive action to be lagging. This draws parallels to the industry’s physical safety practices 50 years ago, where it took tragic events for the sector to institutionalize safety protocols, standards, and regulation. The Cyber Priority provides analysis from a global survey of more than 940 energy professionals and includes in-depth interviews with industry experts and leaders. I invite you to download a complimentary copy for new insight on: • the state of cyber security in the sector • where investment blind spots may be appearing • practical advice on tackling emerging security risks.No publisherCybersecurityPublication2022/05/23 16:38:00 GMT+0LinkPower Sector Cybersecurity Building Blocks Webinar Series: Risk Management
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This webinar from United States Agency for International Development (USAID) hosted in partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) is the next webinar in the Cybersecurity Building Blocks Webinar Series.No publisherWebinarTrainingCybersecurity2022/05/12 20:41:58 GMT+0VideoCybersecurity Guide for Securing Energy IoT Interactions with the Power Grid
https://resilient-energy.org/training-and-resources/publications/cybersecurity-guide-for-securing-energy-iot-interactions-with-the-power-grid
In this third decade of the 21st century, connected devices – often called the Internet of Things (IoT) – are proliferating throughout the world. It is estimated that 35 billion IoT devices have been installed around the world. IoT devices exchange information with each other and with other systems without human intervention. Such devices range from stand-alone appliances and smart phones, to devices worn as clothing or personal accessories. IoT devices can be contained in vehicles, buildings, and public spaces as Smart City technologies evolve and are integrated into existing infrastructure communication networks. Emerging and wide-ranging uses for IoT devices may enhance our quality of life, but when not properly secured against cyber-attacks they create vulnerabilities and opportunities for bad actors with malicious intent.No publisherCybersecurityPublication2022/05/03 19:10:00 GMT+0LinkCybersecurity Certification Recommendations for Interconnected Grid Edge Devices and Inverter Based Resources
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According to the Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Futures Study, the U.S. must install an average of ~45GW of solar capacity per year between 2020 and 2030 to achieve decarbonization goals. With a recent market shift from utility-scale to distributed generation, the future grid must support the increasing deployment of distributed energy resources (DERs) to reach solar generation milestones. DER systems are complex and must be capable of regulation, utility control, and aggregation of DERs working in sync. These capabilities are enabled through an increased dependence on computer technology which require rich data and advanced control systems in both the information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) space, but each innovation has the potential to open the door for new vulnerabilities and cyber threats. These vulnerabilities can cause the U.S. electric system to have a larger attack surface and increase its susceptibility to potential cyber-physical attacks. To mitigate the effect of these potential attacks, cybersecurity certification standards and programs need to be established. These standards and programs could aid industry stakeholders in evaluating and validating the cybersecurity posture of their interconnected DERs.No publisherCybersecurityPublication2022/03/09 15:18:00 GMT+0LinkPower Sector Cybersecurity Building Blocks Webinar Series: Organizational Security Policy
https://resilient-energy.org/training-and-resources/webinars/power-sector-cybersecurity-building-blocks-webinar-series-organizational-security-policy
Developing a robust cybersecurity defense program is critical to enhancing grid security and power sector resilience. Creating an Organizational Security Policy helps utilities define the scope and formalize their cybersecurity efforts. Developed in collaboration with CARILEC and USAID, this webinar is the next installment in the Power Sector Cybersecurity Building Blocks webinar series and features speakers from Deloitte, NREL, SKELEC, and PNM Resources to speak to organizational security policy’s critical importance to utility cybersecurity.No publisherCybersecurityVideoWebinar2022/02/25 23:19:56 GMT+0VideoPower Sector Cybersecurity Standards, Regulations, and Laws: Issues of Compliance - Webinar Recording and Slides
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Developing a robust cybersecurity defense program is critical to enhancing grid security and power sector resilience. This webinar, part of the Power Sector Cybersecurity Building Blocks webinar series, features a diverse set of stakeholders and subject matter experts to discuss compliance—the effort within a utility to remain in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Cybersecurity compliance may require deploying technical controls (such as firewalls), administrative controls (such as staff training), or physical controls (such as locks and fencing).No publisherCybersecurityWebinar2022/01/18 16:18:00 GMT+0VideoWebinar Slides: Power Sector Cybersecurity Standards, Regulations, and Laws: Issues of Compliance
https://resilient-energy.org/training-and-resources/webinars/webinar-slides/file-7/view
Developing a robust cybersecurity defense program is critical to enhancing grid security and power sector resilience. This webinar, part of the Power Sector Cybersecurity Building Blocks webinar series, features a diverse set of stakeholders and subject matter experts to discuss compliance—the effort within a utility to remain in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Cybersecurity compliance may require deploying technical controls (such as firewalls), administrative controls (such as staff training), or physical controls (such as locks and fencing).No publisherCybersecurityWebinar2022/01/13 19:06:00 GMT+0FileWebinar Slides: Cybersecurity Technical Controls for Utility OT and SCADA
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Developing a robust cybersecurity defense program is critical to enhancing grid security and power sector resilience. This webinar, part of the Power Sector Cybersecurity Building Blocks webinar series, focuses on technical controls — the security measures including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption that strengthen the operational security of an organization. Developed in collaboration with CARILEC and through the USAID-NREL Partnership’s Resilient Energy Platform, this webinar also highlights the role that leadership plays in developing and fostering a culture of cybersecurity to help protect utilities from future cyberattacks and other key best practices outlined in the NREL technical report, Power Sector Cybersecurity Building Blocks.No publisherCybersecurityWebinar2021/11/08 16:39:00 GMT+0FileWebinar Recording: Cybersecurity Technical Controls for Utility OT and SCADA
https://resilient-energy.org/training-and-resources/webinars/webinar-recording-cybersecurity-technical-controls-for-utility-ot-and-scada
Developing a robust cybersecurity defense program is critical to enhancing grid security and power sector resilience. This webinar, part of the Power Sector Cybersecurity Building Blocks webinar series, focuses on technical controls — the security measures including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption that strengthen the operational security of an organization. Developed in collaboration with CARILEC and through the USAID-NREL Partnership’s Resilient Energy Platform, this webinar also highlights the role that leadership plays in developing and fostering a culture of cybersecurity to help protect utilities from future cyberattacks and other key best practices outlined in the NREL technical report, Power Sector Cybersecurity Building Blocks.No publisherCybersecurityWebinar2021/11/05 20:22:00 GMT+0VideoWebinar Announcement: Power Sector Cybersecurity Standards, Regulations, and Laws: Issues of Compliance
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USAID and NREL are partnering with CARILEC to offer a series of webinars based upon the Power Sector Cybersecurity Building Blocks. Each webinar offers a deep dive into the many issues utilities face when building a balanced cybersecurity plan to thwart attacks, minimize impacts, and get back to business quickly following an incident. Register today for the next webinar in this series on November 17, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. EDT, 12:00 p.m. AST, 3:00 p.m. GMT. Can utilities synchronize external compliance efforts with internal controls to maximize cybersecurity? This webinar will bring together a diverse set of stakeholders and subject matter experts to discuss compliance — the effort within a utility to remain in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Cybersecurity compliance may require deploying technical controls (such as firewalls), administrative controls (such as staff training), or physical controls (such as locks and fencing). Panelists will discuss the current state of regional cybersecurity regulations and address topics such as (a) How compliance can help utilities gain a fresh perspective on their cybersecurity postures, (b) Structuring regulations to most effectively incentivize utility cybersecurity programs, and (C) How utilities can harmonize external compliance efforts with internal risk management efforts.No publisherCybersecurity2021/10/20 22:55:07 GMT+0LinkWebinar Announcement: Power Sector Cybersecurity Standards, Regulations, and Laws: Issues of Compliance
https://resilient-energy.org/cybersecurity-resilience/resources/webinars/webinar-announcement-power-sector-cybersecurity-standards-regulations-and-laws-issues-of-compliance
USAID and NREL are partnering with CARILEC to offer a series of webinars based upon the Power Sector Cybersecurity Building Blocks. Each webinar offers a deep dive into the many issues utilities face when building a balanced cybersecurity plan to thwart attacks, minimize impacts, and get back to business quickly following an incident. Register today for the next webinar in this series on November 17, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. EDT, 12:00 p.m. AST, 3:00 p.m. GMT. Can utilities synchronize external compliance efforts with internal controls to maximize cybersecurity? This webinar will bring together a diverse set of stakeholders and subject matter experts to discuss compliance — the effort within a utility to remain in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Cybersecurity compliance may require deploying technical controls (such as firewalls), administrative controls (such as staff training), or physical controls (such as locks and fencing). Panelists will discuss the current state of regional cybersecurity regulations and address topics such as (a) How compliance can help utilities gain a fresh perspective on their cybersecurity postures, (b) Structuring regulations to most effectively incentivize utility cybersecurity programs, and (C) How utilities can harmonize external compliance efforts with internal risk management efforts.No publisherCybersecurity2021/10/20 22:55:30 GMT+0LinkWebinar Recording: Cybersecurity Incident Response
https://resilient-energy.org/training-and-resources/webinars/webinar-recording-cybersecurity-incident-response
No publisherCybersecurityWebinar2021/10/20 19:45:00 GMT+0VideoElectricity Sector Cybersecurity and Digitalization Handbook
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This Electricity Sector Cybersecurity and Digitalization Handbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and risks that modern power sector utilities face. The Handbook also introduces potential solutions to these concerns. While the Handbook’s primary audience is utility staff, the information should also be relevant to energy sector regulators and government officials who are in a position to provide utilities in their regions with guidance, incentives, and funding to address cybersecurity.No publisherCybersecurityPublication2021/07/19 19:12:00 GMT+0File