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INS–Support for Formal Cyber Security Education in Brazil–After Action Report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1825845· OSTI ID:1825845
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  1. Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)

The adoption of digital technology into Instrumentation and Control (I&C) systems in nuclear facilities fundamentally changes the nature of these systems. Greater interconnectivity of reprogrammable, and functionally interdependent control systems has given rise to the need for computer security consideration in digital I&C Systems. The cyber security of I&C systems presents a growing risk to nuclear facilities and requires the development of educational and research tools to ensure the safety of these facilities. Currently there is a major gap in formal educational offerings on cyber security for these Operational Technology (OT) systems. To provide formal cyber security education resources, DOE’s office of International Nuclear Security (INS) partnered with the University of São Paulo (USP) to develop a training course on the cyber security of nuclear facility I&C systems using the hypothetical Nuclear Power Plant, Asherah.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Contributing Organization:
University of São Paulo (USP)
DOE Contract Number:
NA0003525
OSTI ID:
1825845
Report Number(s):
SAND2021-12874R; 700954
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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