Forge Institute | 2-Day Cyber-Informed Engineering Workshop

WHO: This essential training is designed for Engineers, Operators, Technicians, IT/OT Cybersecurity Specialists, and Managers in industrial environments.

WHAT: Join us for an Intensive Industrial Cybersecurity Training focusing on Foundational Modules for Cyber-Informed Engineers. These modules are part of a larger objective with our collaboration partners, the University of Arkansas, UALR, and Bastazo, to establish a stackable certification program called Cyber-Informed Engineering. You will master practical, hands-on skills to defend critical infrastructure against cyber threats in:

• PLC Programming : Master PLC programming essentials: components, functions, languages, and ladder logic.
• Critical Function Analysis: Identify critical system functions, their dependencies, and related vulnerabilities using Cyber-Informed Engineering.
• Cyber Consequence Analysis: Evaluate cyber event consequences to define, classify, and prioritize the protection of critical functions.

WHEN: August 14-15, 2025

WHERE: Little Rock, Jonesboro, or [NWA site] Arkansas - contact us for more details.

WHY: Traditional engineering is no longer enough to defend against escalating cyber threats to critical infrastructure, which are occurring about 13 times every second. Ransomware impacted nearly 1 in 4 reported breaches at critical infrastructure organizations, and known OT/ICS vulnerabilities surged by 70% in early 2024.

This training instills the vital Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) mindset, integrating robust cybersecurity into system design and operation from the outset. This U.S. Department of Energy-funded initiative is essential for building resilience and protecting our nation's critical services.