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

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September 2026

Utility Customer Service Training Series 2: Module 1

9 AM EST

During the training session, participants will be reminded of both the emotional and technical aspects of resolving customers’ concerns. They will be provided with specific tips on tone and wording to use while educating customers. The use of empathy and… read more

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September 2026

Meterman Certification Class 11

8 AM EST

ECG’s one-year Meterman Certification Program features topics such as safe metering work practices, metering terminology, and definitions, as well as an in-depth look at single-phase and polyphase meters. Also included is a comprehensive look at instrument… read more

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September 2026

Advanced Lineworker Program Module 3

8 AM EST

ECG’s One-Year Advanced Lineworker Program is designed to build on the knowledge and skills lineworkers already possess. It is the next step in developing your Lineworker. The class will be from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm each day Four Modules MODULE… read more

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October 2026

Getting the Most Out of Your Multi-generational Team (for leaders)

9 AM EST

The American workforce is much more diverse today than ever before in history, with the age range of employees spanning as much as 50 years. Each generation has its own unique values and behavior which can sometimes cause misunderstandings in the workplace.… read more

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October 2026

Bridging Generations: Working Effectively Across a Multigenerational Team (for team members)

9 AM EST

Today’s workforce brings together more generations than ever before, with employees spanning decades of life experience, values, and perspectives. While there are many shared goals across team members, generational differences can influence how people… read more