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All utilities face challenges of potential risks in all facets of their daily operations. One risk in particular that is highly critical to the overall efficiency of utility operations is Cybersecurity. Security of your utility infrastructure is vital to the safety of employees, generation of revenue and economic growth of your community. With growing concerns of Cybersecurity, ECG and MEAG Power have joined together to provide opportunities and resources to improve your community’s Cybersecurity footprint. Listed below are some resources to assist you in those efforts.

APPA – American Public Power

The American Public Power Association is helping member utilities across the country create a more resilient and secure electric grid that is prepared for both cyber and physical threats. Public power utilities are working with their communities, states, and the federal government to ensure compliance with stringent security standards and to manage risk.

APPA Public Power Daily Report

Incident Response Playbook

Lessons Learned from GridX

All MEAG Power Participants are members of APPA and have access to acquire a login with access to the following resources:

Cybersecurity Preparedness

Cybersecurity Scorecard

Cybersecurity Roadmap

Group Discussion Lists

MS-ISAC – Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center

Cybersecurity Best Practices

The mission of the MS-ISAC is to improve the overall Cybersecurity posture of the nation’s state, local, tribal and territorial governments through focused cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery.

Cybersecurity Tools

Cybersecurity Threats

Member Benefits

E-ISAC – Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center

The E-ISAC reduces cyber and physical security risk to the electricity industry across North America by providing unique insights, leadership, and collaboration. Listed below are some resources for non-members. To gain access to the full library you must acquire a login.

Cyber / Physical Security Bulletins & Physical News

Georgia Technology Authority

The Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) currently manages the delivery of IT infrastructure services to 89 Executive Branch agencies and managed network services to more than 1,200 state and local government entities.

GTA

Federal Bureau of Investigations

To contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) office regarding a cybersecurity issue or concerns, please notify

SA Nate Langmack / [email protected] / FBI Atlanta / 770-216-3240

Upcoming Events

21
January 2025

Utility Customer Service Leadership: Module 1

9 AM EST

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of building and managing a successful customer service team, setting clear service expectations, and measuring success to ensure continuous improvement. Who Should Attend: Designed for… read more

22
January 2025

Basic Electric Rates

10 AM EST

Course Overview Understanding the foundational rates charged to customers and how they contribute to the utility’s revenue requirements is an essential role of the utility manager.  Rate-making and financial planning are pivotal to your utility’s… read more

27
January 2025

Groundman School 15

1 PM EST

ECG’s Groundman Certificate Program offers the opportunity to attain the skills necessaryto become an Apprentice Lineworker. The program provides related technical instruction forconstructing, maintaining, and repairing the transmission and distribution… read more

4
February 2025

Human Resource Basic

9 AM EST

This comprehensive full-day session is tailored for novice HR leaders and those managing HR as a small department (or even a team of one). Together, we will cover the fundamental aspects of HR management, including key areas such as recruitment, employee… read more

5
February 2025

Human Resource Series Advanced: Module 1

9 AM EST

In today’s dynamic workplace, HR managers play a pivotal role in shaping organizational success. This three-part development series is designed to equip HR professionals with the strategic insights, advanced skills, and data-driven techniques necessary to… read more