Event Overview
Cybersecurity belongs to the whole utility, not just IT. You are a key line of defense in keeping your organization secure. Threat actors know this, and they frequently target non-security focused employees for that very reason. This could be finance, HR, customer service, communications, or operations. You are a key line of defense in keeping your organization secure. This training requires no experience, no technical background, and no prior knowledge. No matter where you are in your understanding of cyber risk, this course is for broadening your horizons to have a better practical understanding of how cyber risk is present in your daily work and how you can reduce it.
What You'll Learn
Course participants will learn through real-world cyberattacks and data breaches that have impacted utilities and organizations like their own, examining what happened, how the incidents unfolded, and, most importantly, what could have been done differently. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the most common cyber threats facing utilities today, how attacks typically begin, and the warning signs to watch for in their daily work. They will also learn how their actions can either reduce or increase organizational risk, what to do when something seems suspicious, and how cybersecurity best practices apply across every role and function.
This course will help participants become more confident, informed, and proactive contributors to their organization's cybersecurity defense.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is ideal for all utility employees.
Registration
Registration is free and open to all APPA members. Register now or contact Academy@PublicPower.org with questions.
Speaker
Nathan Chang is a Cyber Security Analyst with Acumen and has direct experience serving North American utilities in vulnerability assessment, security patch evaluation, and policy and procedure development. His work involves identifying weaknesses in systems, reviewing findings, and helping client teams prioritize remediation according to actual security impact. He also prepares detailed threat reports that translate technical findings into clear language that staff across an organization can understand and act upon.
Nathan maintains a close watch on artificial intelligence as it bears on security: the ways attackers are applying it, and the new exposures its adoption creates within an organization. He applies that knowledge as the author of Acumen's AI security blog series and a contributor to the firm's AI policy development.
Nathan holds an Advanced Diploma in Software Development and Network Engineering from Sheridan College. Much of his work is conducted alongside utility personnel who do not come from a security background, and he brings careful attention to the details that often separate a serious breach from a false positive.
Technology Requirements
- Zoom Platform: This event will be hosted on Zoom. A reliable internet connection is essential for smooth participation. You can test your setup at Zoom.us/test .
- Audio: We recommend using your computer’s microphone and speakers for the best experience. A dial‑in option will also be available.
Login Credentials and Recording
- Zoom Links: Access details will be emailed 24 hours before the event, with a reminder sent one hour prior to the start time.
- Recording: The event will be recorded and distributed to registrants after the meeting.
