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Critical Intelligence Inc.

Intelligence Training for Targeted Cyber Attacks

Abstract

Critical Intelligence Incorporated is building a 12-week instructor-lead online course that trains energy sector information security employees to detect and respond to cyber threats. Developed with energy sector partners, including a major U.S. utility, the course will focus on building a threat intelligence program capable of identifying and responding to targeted attacks and sharing information garnered from the intelligence program with industry peers and government partners. This training differs from other programs, because it is energy sector specific, has courses of longer duration, eliminates travel, and applies learned techniques to the current work environment. Each training course instructs between 12 and 30 students and is equivalent to a 3-credit university course. The courses are comprised of about 2.5 hours of lecture and 7 hours of on-the-job application each week. Courses are ungraded; however, the instructor will provide detailed feedback about performance and capability. Training is offered four times a year.

Contact Information

Deborah Buterbaugh
Project Manager
National Energy Technology Laboratory
3610 Collins Ferry Road
Morgantown, WV 26507-0880
304-285-4164
Deborah.Buterbaugh@netl.doe.gov

Sean McBride
Principal Investigator
Critical Intelligence Inc
1495 E 17th
Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83404-6236
208-965-2114
sean.mcbride@critical-intelligence.com

At-A-Glance
Recipient: Critical Intelligence In
HQ State: Idaho
NERC Region:
Total Budget: $648,376
Federal Share: $463,176
 
Funding Program:
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Equipment:
Targeted Benefits:
  • Increased awareness of cyber security issues in the electric power sector
  • Job creation and retention
  • Cyber-secure power sector
 

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