CSP002_W_E: Human Aspect of Cybersecurity in Energy Sector

This course navigates through the human aspects of energy sector cybersecurity, examining the psychological, social, and organizational influences on security practices and decisions in an energy context. Attendees will uncover insights into human vulnerabilities that cyber attackers target in energy operations and acquire methods to cultivate a cybersecurity-aware culture within energy organizations. It further highlights the vital importance of communication and collaboration at strategic, operational, and tactical levels specific to the energy sector. Participants will investigate how proficient communication between energy domains and effective decision-making can strengthen cybersecurity measures in energy operations.
Upon successful completion of this module, the learner will be expected to be able to:
Knowledge:
•    Gain an understanding of the psychological, social, and organizational elements that shape cybersecurity actions within the energy sector.
•    Understand the critical role of communication and teamwork in bolstering energy sector cybersecurity across different segments.
•    Learn how decision-making frameworks are applied at strategic, operational, and tactical levels within energy sector cybersecurity.
•    Recognize the profiles and strategies of adversaries targeting energy infrastructure.
•    Evaluate human-related threats and vulnerabilities in energy contexts.
•    Understand how to implement cybersecurity trainings in energy operations.
Skills:
•    Use effective communication plans tailored to energy sector cybersecurity needs.
•    Detect and counteract human-centric threats and vulnerabilities in energy operations.
•    Engage with interdisciplinary teams to address the human dimensions of cybersecurity in energy settings.
•    Examine real-world energy sector cybersecurity breaches to identify human errors and lapses in communication.
•    Classify adversaries targeting energy interests and scrutinize their tactics.
•    Design and evaluate cybersecurity training programs tailored for the energy sector.
Competencies:
•    Lead discussions pertinent to cybersecurity in the energy sector at various levels of decision-making.
•    Cultivate an environment of transparent communication and teamwork focused on cybersecurity within the energy sector.
•    Understand the needs of training within the context of energy sector cybersecurity.
•    Identify human-centric threats and vulnerabilities in maritime operations.