Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0129
Organization's ID:
L0260
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
2 Days
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 emergency planning
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide learners with the basic concepts related to threat, vulnerability, and consequence as key risk variables. It provides an overview of threats and relevant attack vectors and describes potential suspicious activities. The course addresses common physical vulnerabilities and related protective measures, including both land-side and waterside considerations. It includes information on the basic components of effective security and crisis management programs, including the development of security plans and incident response plans. It also addresses cybersecurity risks, incidents, and incident reporting.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Discuss the purpose of risk assessment methodologies and results
  • Identify potential threats to the Dams Sector
  • Describe security programs and protective measures applicable to dams, levees, hydropower plants, navigation locks, and related critical infrastructure
  • Describe the basic foundation of cybersecurity
  • Describe steps in designing and implementing a crisis management program

General Topics:

  • Risk assessment
  • Cybersecurity
  • Applicable laws authorities and programs
  • Emergency management plans
  • Threats, hazards and risks
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials