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Ohio’s New Cybersecurity Law: What Your Utility Must Do to Be Prepared
Wednesday, August 05, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Category: Webinars

Utility Management Webinar Series: Ohio’s New Cybersecurity Law: What Your Utility Must Do to Be Prepared
1.0 contact hour/PDH

Part of the Utility Management Committee 3-Part Summer Webinar Series

Speakers

  • Andrew Fedson, Raftelis

Description

A newly adopted state law requires all municipalities and political subdivisions to implement a formal cybersecurity program (Ohio Revised Code Section 9.64), with compliance required in 2026. This session will provide an overview of the law’s requirements and the steps utilities and communities must take to prepare. Andrew Fedson, a cybersecurity subject matter expert, will share best practices in municipal cybersecurity and highlight real-world examples that demonstrate common vulnerabilities and how they can be mitigated. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to align their organizations with the State’s cybersecurity requirements.

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Continue the Series
This session is part of the Utility Management Committee Summer Webinar Series, a three-part series focused on emerging challenges facing utilities across the water industry, specifically data centers and cybersecurity. Through this series, participants will gain practical guidance on navigating the financial and operational considerations of adding large water users, such as data centers, as well as actionable steps to prepare for and comply with Ohio’s evolving cybersecurity requirements. The full series includes: 
> June 17: Financial Considerations for Data Centers and Other Large Users
> July 8: Operational Considerations for Data Centers and Other Large Users
> August 5: Ohio’s New Cybersecurity Law: What Your Utility Must Do to Be Prepared

 Register for all three sessions to gain the full picture and save.

Registration Options

  • Full Series Package (3 webinars)*: $35 Members / $75 Non-Members
  • Single Webinar: Members: $15 / Non-Members: $30
*Note: full series package must be purchased by June 15 (prior to the first webinar).
Pre-Registration Deadline: Monday, August 3
Registration is required in advance. No same-day registrations will be accepted.

 Credit Requirements & Policies

  • Partial credit will not be awarded.
  • Each participant must log in individually on their own computer or tablet to receive credit.
  • To qualify for contact hours, attendees must:
    • Maintain the webinar as their active screen for at least 90% of the session; and
    • Correctly answer the majority of questions presented at the end of each session.
  • Participants using multiple monitors must ensure the webinar remains on their primary screen.

Technology Disclaimer

OAWWA is not responsible for technical issues, including internet connectivity disruptions. Failure to meet participation requirements due to technical difficulties will result in no credit being awarded.

Certificates & Reporting

Certificates of attendance will be distributed via email following the webinar. All approved contact hours will be submitted to the Ohio EPA within 30 days of the event.

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