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Course ID		8821
Course Name		Cybersecurity & Accessing Funding

Sponsor Name		American Water Works Association

Primary Contact		Sarah Abeyta
		sabeyta@awwa.org
		303-734-3472

Website		Partner Website

Description
This workshop is part of a special workshop series made possible through the collaboration of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Partnership for Safe Water. Participants will learn how to recognize cybersecurity threats, how to complete the self-assessment questionnaire, and utilize the AWWA cybersecurity controls for small systems. Based on the cybersecurity self assessment and cybersecurity controls for small utilities, participants learn how to identify at-risk areas and how to apply that with USDA to get the funding started. All participants receive dedicated, follow-up technical assistance and helpful documents from AWWA.

Course Level		Basic thru Intermediate

Course Content
Objectives: • Why is Cybersecurity Important • Self-Assessment Questionnaire using the Tool • Cybersecurity Controls for Small Systems • Overview of the AWWA Partnership for Safe Water Programs • How to conduct a self-assessment in order to optimize your operations • General Management/Administration, Finance, Asset Management, Source Water Protection and Distribution System Operations. • How to apply for low interest funding through the USDA

Approved Industry		Drinking Water and Wastewater

Target Audience
Water and wastewater professionals

Training Format		Distance Education

Type of Media
Web Based

Contact Hours		5.5