This course delves into the human aspects of cybersecurity within the energy sector, exploring the psychological, social, and organizational influences on security practices and decisions in an energy context. Participants will gain insights into human vulnerabilities that cyber attackers exploit in energy infrastructure and develop methods to foster a cybersecurity-aware culture within energy organizations. It also emphasizes the critical importance of communication and collaboration at strategic, operational, and tactical levels tailored to the energy sector. Attendees will explore how effective communication among energy stakeholders and sound decision-making can enhance 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 domain.
• Understand the crucial role of communication and teamwork in strengthening cybersecurity across different segments of the energy sector.
• Learn how decision-making frameworks are applied at strategic, operational, and tactical levels within energy cybersecurity.
• Recognize the profiles and strategies of adversaries targeting energy infrastructure.
• Evaluate human-related threats and vulnerabilities in energy contexts.
Competencies:
• Understand the discussions relevant to energy sector cybersecurity at various levels of decision-making.
• Foster an environment of transparent communication and teamwork focused on energy cybersecurity.
• Reflect on cybersecurity decision-making with an awareness of how human factors play a role in the energy sector.
• Identify human-centric threats and vulnerabilities in energy operations.
- Teacher: Kitty Kioskli
- Teacher: Ric Lugo
- Teacher: Paresh Rathod