Who is the Cybersecurity for Water & Wastewater Plants course for?
It is written for two groups at once: operators, maintenance and I&C technicians and other staff who use plant computers get plain-language explanations of every term, and SCADA and IT staff, supervisors, emergency planners and managers get citations to CISA, EPA, NIST and AWWA guidance, program-level detail and harder scenarios. No prerequisites are required.
Do I need IT or cybersecurity experience before I start?
No. CYB 101 starts from the basics — what a PLC, an HMI, a network port or multifactor authentication is — and explains every term for plant staff. CYB 102 builds on CYB 101, so take the two courses in order. Knowing your own plant’s control system helps, but it is not required.
Is this a hacking course?
No. The course is defensive only. It explains how attacks on water systems work at the level of public CISA, EPA and FBI advisories, then focuses on prevention, detection, response and recovery. It does not teach anyone to attack, scan or break into systems, and it stresses that any test or change on a production control system needs written authorization, operations approval and a rollback plan.
Does the course meet SDWA §1433 (AWIA) requirements or replace a cybersecurity assessment?
No. It helps staff understand the cybersecurity parts of the risk and resilience assessment and emergency response plan that community water systems prepare under Safe Drinking Water Act §1433, as amended by America’s Water Infrastructure Act, but completing it does not satisfy any legal requirement and it is not an assessment. Assessments are done by your utility or by qualified assessors working for it. CISA and EPA offer no-cost help, such as CISA Cyber Hygiene vulnerability scanning and EPA’s Water Sector Cybersecurity Evaluation Program — check current availability with each agency.
Is the course endorsed by CISA or EPA?
No. TRYeTECH Academy is independent training. Lessons cite and explain public guidance from CISA, EPA, the FBI, NIST, AWWA and WaterISAC by name, but none of these organizations has reviewed, approved or endorsed the course.
Can I try it for free?
Yes. Lesson 1 of Module 1 opens without an account. A free account unlocks Lesson 1 of every module. Full access unlocks every lesson, calculator, flashcard deck and certificate.
How many hours is the course, and does it count for continuing education?
Plan on about 150 hours (≈15 hours per module across 10 modules and 70 lessons). The Academy records your active study time and issues module certificates that list your study hours. Certificates record completion; CEU/CPE credit is subject to approval by your licensing board or employer.
Which guidance and standards does it follow?
The course is written to: SDWA §1433 (AWIA) · EPA water-sector cyber guidance · CISA CPGs 2.0 · NIST CSF 2.0 · NIST SP 800-82r3 · ISA/IEC 62443 · AWWA Cybersecurity Guidance. Each lesson cites the document or edition it uses. Always verify against the current CISA, EPA, FBI and NIST publications, your state primacy agency and your utility’s written policies and plans.
Does it work on a phone or tablet in the plant?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet or desktop, follows your light or dark setting, is fully keyboard accessible and keeps your place between devices when you are signed in.
Do I get a certificate?
You earn a module certificate when all lessons in a module are complete and the module quizzes average 80% or better. Each certificate lists your active study hours and a verification code anyone can check on the Academy site.
How do I get access for my team?
The Academy is open by invitation to utilities and organizations. Email info@tryetech.com with the courses or modules you are interested in; access and terms are arranged by agreement.
