Global Certificate in Secure Grid Risk Assessment

• Grid Risk Assessment: An overview of risk assessment methodologies and best practices in the context of power grids. This unit will cover the identification and evaluation of potential threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences associated with the power grid infrastructure. • Cybersecurity for Power Grids: This unit will delve into the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by power grids and the importance of securing them against cyber threats. It will cover topics such as network security, access control, and threat intelligence. • Physical Security for Power Grids: An examination of the physical security measures required to protect power grid infrastructure. Topics covered will include perimeter security, surveillance, and access control. • Power Grid Operations and Control: An introduction to the operations and control of power grids, including the role of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. This unit will cover the principles of power grid control and the importance of securing these systems. • Emergency Preparedness and Response: This unit will cover best practices for emergency preparedness and response in the context of power grids. It will cover topics such as disaster recovery, incident response, and business continuity planning. • Regulations and Standards for Power Grid Security: An overview of the regulations and standards that govern power grid security. This unit will cover topics such as the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and other relevant regulations. • Power Grid Resilience and Sustainability: This unit will cover the importance of resilience and sustainability in power grid infrastructure. It will cover topics such as grid modernization, renewable energy integration, and microgrids.