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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Oct 2026 Cyber Awareness Month

Join EPA in celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026! Throughout October, EPA will be offering a series of trainings designed to help drinking water and wastewater systems strengthen their cyber resilience with courses including both beginner and intermediate level sessions. Whether you are new to cybersecurity or looking to build on existing skills, there is an opportunity for you!

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Cybersecurity 102: Operational Technology Basics

Oct 6 | 1:00–2:30 PM EDT

Take a deeper look at Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity and learn practical steps for navigating today’s threats.

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Cybersecurity 103: Threat Landscape

Oct 8 | 1:00–2:30 PM EDT
Understand current threats, risks, and vulnerabilities facing drinking water and wastewater systems and how to stay informed.

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Cybersecurity 104: Cyber Hygiene for Small Utilities

Oct 13 | 1:00–2:30 PM EDT
Get simple, low‑cost best practices tailored for small and resource‑constrained utilities.

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Cybersecurity Refresher Training

Oct 15 | 1:00–2:30 PM EDT

Reinforce foundational concepts from Cyber 101, 102, and 103.

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Cybersecurity 201: AI & Emerging Tech

Oct 20 | 1:00–2:30 PM EDT
Explore how AI supports defenders and attackers—and learn how to use it safely.

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Cybersecurity 202: Zero Trust Essentials

Oct 22 | 1:00–2:30 PM EDT
Learn practical Zero Trust steps to strengthen access controls and protect Information Technology (IT)/Operational Technology (OT) environments.

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Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT)

Oct 27 | 1:00–2:30 PM EDT
See how EPA's WCAT can assess cybersecurity gaps at drinking water and wastewater systems.

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Cybersecurity Procurement Checklist Tool

Oct 28 | 1:00–2:30 PM EDT
Learn how to evaluate vendors using EPA’s procurement checklist.

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Cybersecurity 203: Vendor Security

Oct 29 | 1:00–2:30 PM EDT
Identify and reduce risks from vendors, contractors, and other third parties.

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