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GOTCHA! 5 Simple Scams, Hacks, Phishing, YES this CAN happen to YOU!

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.  After Registration you will receive a payment link for this 2 Hour class fee $50 US
When: Jul 24, 2023 Noon PST, 3 PM EST
Topic: 5 Simple Scams, Hacks, Phishing, YES this CAN happen to YOU!

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Robert Siciliano CSP, CSI, CITRMS (#1 Best Selling Author @CEO of Safr.Me and Head Trainer at ProtectNowLLC.com)
Robert is a security expert and private investigator with 30+ years experience, #1 Best Selling Amazon.com author of 5 books, and the architect of the CSI Protection certification; a Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection security awareness training program. He is a frequent speaker and media commentator, and CEO of Safr.Me and Head Trainer at ProtectNowLLC.com.

Robert has been featured on CNN, Fox News, CNBC, MSNBC, ABC World News Tonight, NBC Nightline, CBS Early Show, Today Show, Good Morning America and in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Fortune, Forbes, Entrepreneur and many more.

His personal mission is to inform, educate and empower people so they can protect themselves and their loved ones from violence and crime in their everyday lives, both in their physical and virtual interactions.

On July 24 at 3 PM EST (Noon PST) 2023, WasteWater Education 501(c)3 will host Robert Siciliano, a nationally recognized data security expert to discuss some basic steps to plug those vulnerabilities and introduce their upcoming multi session online training course. CEU and PDH credits may be awarded for attendance.

NBC News reports “50,000 security disasters waiting to happen: The problem of America’s water supplies. “If you could imagine a community center run by two old guys who are plumbers, that’s your average water plant,” 

Further, a hacker tried to poison a water treatment plant that served parts of the San Francisco Bay Area and an outdated version of Windows and a weak cybersecurity network allowed hackers to access a Florida wastewater treatment plant’s computer system and momentarily tamper with the water supply. 

ABC News reports “of all the country’s critical infrastructure, water might be the most vulnerable to hackers: the hardest in which to guarantee everyone follows basic cybersecurity steps, and the easiest in which to cause major, real-world harm to large numbers of people.”

Every organization including those responsible for critical infrastructures needs cyber security awareness training, but the cost and commitment can be prohibitive. 

Learn the same cyber security awareness strategies and responses taught by high-priced consultants

Understand authentication strategies and ransomware prevention

Learn the fundamentals of cyber security hygiene

Determine your options for cost-effective – no annual contract training.
Every organization, of any size, including those responsible for critical infrastructures needs cyber security awareness training, but the cost and commitment can be prohibitive. 

  • Learn the same cyber security awareness strategies and responses taught by high-priced consultants
  • Understand authentication strategies and ransomware prevention
  • Learn the fundamentals of cyber security hygiene
  • Determine your options for cost-effective – no annual contract training
  • Make it easy with in-depth seminars conducted via streaming or in-person

When: Jul 24, 2023 Noon PST, 3 PM EST
Topic: 5 Simple Scams, Hacks, Phishing, YES this CAN happen to YOU!

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6316848784657/WN_BizED1A3S2OTt7a31eWJ-g

New MI onsite regulation bills introduced

  • HB 4479 of 2023
    Environmental protection: sewage; onsite wastewater treatment systems; regulate, and provide for assessments and evaluations. Amends sec. 12752 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.12752) & adds pt. 128. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4480’23
    Last Action: 5/2/2023 bill electronically reproduced 05/02/2023
  • HB 4480 of 2023
    Environmental protection: sewage; onsite wastewater treatment systems; regulate and provide for assessments and evaluations. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 – 333.25211) by adding secs. 12815, 12817 & 12829. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4479’23
    Last Action: 5/2/2023 bill electronically reproduced 05/02/2023
  • SB 0299 of 2023
    Environmental protection: sewage; onsite wastewater treatment systems; regulate, and provide for assessments and evaluations. Amends sec. 12752 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.12752) & adds pt. 128. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0300’23
    Last Action: 4/27/2023 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
  • SB 0300 of 2023
    Environmental protection: sewage; onsite wastewater treatment systems; regulate and provide for assessments and evaluations. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 – 333.25211) by adding secs. 12815, 12817 & 12829. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0299’23
    Last Action: 4/27/2023 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Remember you can still use our discount code for the 2023 WWETT Show!

This year our members will receive a 25 percent discount off of the current pricing for a full education package or for the Expo only pass.  The Full Education + Blue Ribbon Lounge is NOT discounted. 

December 6 on.  Prices raise again to their highest amount on January 24.

And here are our education sessions on Monday February 20, 2023

The opening session will detail the stellar work done by Operators Without Borders and how you can help with either your professional experience or by donations.

Giving Tuesday

As I reflect back on 2022, I am very thankful for all the great conversations and positive interactions at the numerous conferences, workshops, phone calls, and Zoom meetings. The universal enthusiasm and recognition of OWB’s important work was rewarding to hear everywhere I went in my travels. Looking forward, OWB will continue to grow and build up our resources to meet our objectives and goals for the coming years. 

One such opportunity is fast approaching on November 29, 2022. Consistent with America’s Thanksgiving, GivingTuesday is a global day that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.  

I ask you to please consider OWB as your choice to celebrate GivingTuesday by either donating at this link and/or spreading the word about us to your family, friends, and colleagues. Sometimes a forwarded E-mail can truly be an opportunity knocks moment and open many important doors for OWB.

Thank you again and I wish you and yours the happiest of holiday seasons.

Sincerely – Valerie Jenkinson, Chair Operators Without Borders

WasteWater Education is proud and honored to support OWB

In 2022 OWB has been-

·         Actively coordinating and collaborating with European utilities (especially Chamber of Commerce Polish Waterworks, IGWP) and global organizations to support Ukraine’s water resources needs. For example, one of our star volunteers, Ian Mcilwham (Canada) recently delivered a report to the Ukraine Water Quality Committee.

·         Incident Command System Training in the Caribbean by another one of our star volunteers – Greg Solecki – who is one of Canada’s leading disaster experts. Overall, Greg has trained the ICS structure and implementation principles to nearly 300 Caribbean and 80 South American water professionals.

·         In partnership with Rotary International’s HANWASH programme in Haiti, the Commune of Pignon was able to implement a District Metered Area project after a workshop presented by Board Director Carl Yates (another OWB star). This initiative has already reduced Non-revenue water from 80-42%. A remarkable achievement.

·         Partnering with Water Professional International (WPI, Formerly ABC) and Global Wastewater International headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya to pilot test certification and training. We are starting in Kenya where Valerie is currently at along with Ian Mcilwham . The goal is to establish standards and reliable proficiency in operations.

Resilient Wastewater Solutions: Building for the Future

Join Via Zoom Kayla Hanson P.E.
Time: April 26, 2022 11:00 AM PT, 2PM ET
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Our nation’s aging infrastructure is a common theme in the news. We hear about deteriorating roads, high-risk dams, and old and undersized treatment plants. Wastewater infrastructure is critical to society’s daily functions, health, and safety, yet it is one of the lowest-rated aspects of our country’s framework. Improving wastewater infrastructure involves billions of dollars of repair, rehabilitation, and new construction work. A key to long-term success is to select quality and resilient construction solutions.

During this session we will investigate resilient concrete wastewater solutions. We will discuss what resilience is and why resilient construction has become a focal point in both centralized and decentralized wastewater projects across the country.

We will discuss what factors contribute to resilience and how resilient solutions can improve safety, reduce construction time, reduce costs,
and extend service life. Finally, we will investigate options for bolstering concrete’s durability while also reducing concrete’s carbon footprint.

Kayla Hanson
linkedin.com/in/kayla-hanson-p-e-2694a491
Kayla graduated from Purdue University in 2013 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and an emphasis in structures. Kayla is a
licensed Professional Engineer in Indiana, who joined Concrete Sealants in March 2022 as a Technical Resource Engineer.

Kayla provides technical consultation and product implementation
assistance to customers, engineers, and end-users of all ConSeal
products; she works closely with state DOTs and municipalities;
and she serves as a liaison to the specifying community.
Prior to joining Concrete Sealants, Kayla worked for the National
Precast Concrete Association for over eight years where she most
recently served as the Director of Technical Services. During her
time with NPCA, Kayla worked with various product-specific
committees, conducted Plant Evaluations at precast concrete
manufacturing plants, developed industry technical publications, and presented educational sessions at conferences and universities across the country.
Kayla’s primary areas of interest include durability and watertightness of precast concrete structures; water and wastewater storage, treatment, and conveyance infrastructure; transportation infrastructure; and
resilience.
Kayla is also involved in industry codes and standards groups including ACI and ASTM, and has served in various roles including the Secretary and Vice Chairman of ASTM Committee C27 on Precast Concrete Products, as well as the Subcommittee Chairman of ASTM C27.30 on Water and Wastewater Containers.

Join Via Zoom Kayla Hanson P.E.
Time: April 26, 2022 11:00 AM PT, 2PM ET
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