Event Overview
This two-part webinar will examine the current threat landscape through the lens of cyber-enabled sabotage and highlight the role engineering plays in defending critical functions. It will outline how and why engineering practices must be applied to cybersecurity efforts to ensure safe, reliable operations even in the face of determined and highly skilled adversaries. The webinar will conclude with an opportunity for audience questions and answers.
Timing
Part 1: August 27, 2026 |12 - 2pm ET
Part 2: September 3, 2026 |12 - 2pm ET
Registration
Registration is free and open to all APPA members. Register now or contact Academy@PublicPower.org with questions.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is ideal for all utility personnel responsible for securing digital systems.
Speaker
Sam Chanoski, serves as a Technical Relationship and Program Development Consultant for Cybercore Integration Center, Idaho National Laboratory (INL). He delivers technical leadership, expertise, and strategic insights to Cybercore’s portfolio of multi-million-dollar critical infrastructure security and resilience projects sponsored by the Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Defense. He influences the development of large, long-term sustained programs for research, development, demonstration, and deployment associated with control system cybersecurity for nationally critical infrastructure, with particular focus on the energy sector.
Prior to joining INL, Sam spent sixteen years working in intentionally diverse positions across the electricity industry including real-time operations and maintenance with three large investor-owned utilities, situation awareness and event analysis with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, intelligence with Electricity ISAC, and as the global security incident response team leader for a major manufacturer.
Sam’s professional interests include real-time transmission and distribution operations, organizational behavior, control systems cybersecurity, and emergency management and resilience. He is a Senior Member of IEEE, and an adjunct professor at Gonzaga University’s School of Engineering & Applied Science.
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.
