Protect K-12 Transportation Systems from Cyberattacks
April 4, 2022
PURPOSE:

This interactive professional development event will:

  • Bring together K-12 leaders and security stakeholders to discuss and improve prevention, protection, and response/recovery activities related to cyberthreats and cybercrimes that impact school systems and their transportation services;
  • Review procedures that will guide the protection of information technology (IT) networks and operational technology (OT) networks; and
  • Allow the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CSIA) to provide a relevant and current threat briefing
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Workshop Time:  10:00 am - 1 pm EST


Program Learning Objectives: 


Module 1: Prevention

• Brief the current state of cybersecurity threats against K-12 transportation; address the lack of awareness surrounding these threats

Module 2: Protection

• Identify gaps in cybersecurity knowledge and policy; discuss protocols for identifying and addressing current and future weaknesses

Module 3: Response

•  Brainstorm solutions for mitigating cybersecurity issues in the school / school transportation environment



Please submit the requested registration information (form to the right) so we can compile an accurate roster of attendees and contact you should the need arise. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email.
  • Cost to attend: No Charge/Free
  • Registration and attendance at the exercise is limited to invited participants only
  • This event is not open to the general public
  • This event is not open to the media
This Workshop will also be using a virtual platform.  You will be sent the link to join after you register.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
The deadline for registering for this event is March 31, 2022
AGENDA:
Monday, April 4, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Welcome & Introduction
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Threat Briefing
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Workshop Discussion Topic 1
11:10 AM - 11:25 AM
Break
11:25 AM - 12:05 PM
Workshop Discussion Topic 2
12:05 PM - 12:45 PM
Workshop Discussion Topic 3
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
Workshop Wrap-Up and Hot Wash
1:00 PM
Workshop Adjourn
OBJECTIVES:
Mission Area: Prevention
Core Capability: Intelligence and Information Sharing
  • Objective 1: Brief the current state of cybersecurity threats against K-12 transportation; address the lack of awareness surrounding these threats.
Mission Area: Protection
Core Capability: Physical Protective Measures
  • Objective 2: Identify gaps in cybersecurity knowledge and policy; discuss protocols for identifying and addressing current and future weaknesses.
Mission Area: Response
Core Capability: Operational Coordination
  • Objective 3: Brainstorm solutions for mitigating cybersecurity issues in the school / school transportation environment
PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
Background
The Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Intermodal Security Training and Exercise Program (I-STEP) provides exercise, training, and security planning tools and services to the transportation community. The program focuses on the security nexus of the intermodal transportation environment, serving mass transit, freight rail, pipeline, port and intermodal, highway and motor carrier, and aviation modes. Working in partnership with the transportation modes, I-STEP enables security partners to:
  • Enhance security capabilities - Strengthen plans, policies, and procedures; clarify roles and responsibilities; validate planning needs; and strengthen grant proposals.
  • Build partnerships - Develop relationships with regional transportation players and other stakeholders.
  • Gain insights in transportation security - Network with peers to gain a deeper understanding of security lessons learned and best practices.
I-STEP is the only Federal exercise program to focus on the security nexus of the intermodal transportation environment. As a result, the program reduces risk to individual systems as well as the entire transportation network. I-STEP aligns to TSA's Transportation Systems Sector-Specific Plans (TSSSP) under the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP). The office of Policy, Plans, and Engagement (PPE) manages this program.

The Exercise Information System (EXIS) portal guides users through a step-by-step exercise planning process to develop their own specific security exercise. EXIS is an intuitive system providing a variety of exercise planning and evaluation tools as well as lessons learned and best practices from the DHS Transportation Systems Sector and other aligned user communities. Lessons learned and best practices from exercises and training events along with intelligence information help shape transportation security policy and guidance. Go to: https://exis.tsa.dhs.gov to receive an account and use the tool.

I-STEP Programmatic Goals
  • Develop a comprehensive transportation security exercise program
  • Serve as a training resource for TSA security partners
  • Foster information sharing/collaboration among security partners
  • Provide support services to TSA modal representatives
Point of contact
For more information on I-STEP exercises, contact:
Marie Binder-Sealy
I-STEP Program Office
(571) 227-3249
Exercise registration is closed



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