ARWA Training Class

Water Utilities Cyber Response Training In partnership with the McCrary Institute and the Alabama Office of Information Technology

This interactive tabletop exercise prepares water and wastewater professionals to respond effectively to cybersecurity incidents such as ransomware attacks, data breaches, and operational disruptions. Through realistic scenarios, participants will practice incident response, strengthen decision-making skills, and develop a baseline incident response plan to improve their utility's cyber resilience and preparedness.

Class Agenda

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07:45 AM08:00 AMSign in and Welcome
McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security
08:00 AM08:15 AM

Networking

 


McRary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security
08:15 AM08:30 AMKeynote Speaker Chad Smith
Alabama Office of Information Technology
08:30 AM09:30 AM

Speaker Ben McGee

Building Cyber Resilience: Protecting Critical Water Infrastructure


CyberProtex
09:30 AM10:30 AM

Speaker Phil Skaja

Incident Response: Detection, Escalation & Crisis Leadership


Auburn McCrary Institute
10:30 AM11:30 AM

Speaker Joseph Glenn

Business Continuity & Operating Through Technology Outages


CyberProtex
11:30 AM12:30 PMLunch
Vendor Provided
12:30 PM01:30 PM

Speaker Stephanie Watt

Critical infrastructure coordination and information sharing


CISA
01:30 PM01:30 PM

Speaker Joseph Glenn

Cybersecurity: Compliance, Resiliency & Monitoring


CyberProtex
02:30 PM03:30 PM

Speaker Ben McGee

Business Continuity & Operating Through Technology Outages


CyberProtex
03:30 PM04:00 PMClosing Remarks Jon Lowe
ARWA

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Event Information

Historic Cahaba Pumping Station
4012 Sicard Hollow Road
Birmingham, AL 35243
  • CEH Type:
  • Water/Wastewater
  • CEH Hours:
  • 7 hours
  • Start Date:
  • 09/29/2026
  • Start Time:
  • 8:00 AM
  • Cost:
  • $0.00

Event Point of Contact

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Jon Lowe
Class Moderator