Course Topics

• Learn key cyber and physical security concepts
• Develop a holistic cybersecurity program
• Review cyber risks, trends and recent incidents in the utility industry
• Discuss the necessary philosophy, culture of security and involvement of teams, including roles and responsibilities
• Best practices for using a security blueprint for effective cyber risk management
• Review a high-level roadmap for a cybersecurity program and mitigation plan
• Develop a next-steps plan with headcount and budgeting
  

Course Level

Basic Level. No prerequisites; no advance preparation.

Instructor

Doug Westlund, MBA, P.Eng., Senior Vice President, AESI, Inc., Ontario, Canada

With more than 30 years of experience in communications and cyber security in the utility and telecommunications markets, Doug is a recognized industry leader in cybersecurity for electric power utilities. In his current position, he leads management consulting services for the firm including operational risk management and cybersecurity and develops comprehensive security programs for clients. He regularly trains and guides board members and executive teams on cybersecurity risk management and governance. Previously, Doug founded and oversaw N-Dimension solutions

Questions?

   (626) 793-9364 ext. 212
   jchu@scppa.org