USDA - Cybersecurity & Accessing Funding*           

Virtual

Purpose:

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.

Agenda/Lessons Covered:

• Session 1 - Cybersecurity
  • Why is Cybersecurity Important
  • Self-Assessment Questionnaire using the Tool
  • Cybersecurity Controls for Small Systems
• Session 2 - Optimization and Accessing Funding
  • 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. (a representative from your local USDA office will present this information and answer any questions you may have)

• Coming soon

Registration Price:

Through 3/19:

Free*

Click HERE to register

*Target audience is Small System utilities that serve 10,000 or under.