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Cybersecurity Fundamentals for the ECC
APCO Virtual Classroom: May 2, 2023 | July 11, 2023
In-person: Nashville, TN – August 5, 2023
This online course is designed specifically for the emergency communications industry and was built on the experiences of public safety cybersecurity experts and ECC professionals. Relevant topics covered include a foundational knowledge of cyberattacks, including the anatomy of a cyberattack, signs of an ongoing cyberattack and mitigation techniques. You will also learn how to prepare for and respond to cyberattacks, and the type of data that should be protected for post-attack forensic work.
APCO Scholarship Program Is Open
APCO is accepting applications for the general scholarship program. The program is open to all APCO full and associate members. Scholarship funds may be used for all APCO Institute courses.
RPL Program Teaches Management Skills
APCO’s Registered Public-Safety Leader (RPL) Program is for public safety professionals seeking to develop supervisory and management skills for successful ECC operations. Topics addressed include management dynamics, building your communication skills, enhancing team performance and more. Programs begin monthly.
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Are you knowledgeable and have a passion for teaching others in your agency? APCO’s Agency Instructor courses provide the certification to teach these disciplines: Public Safety Telecommunicator, Communications Training Officer, Emergency Medical Dispatcher and more.
3 Reasons to Take Courses From the APCO Institute
- As part of APCO International, the APCO Institute is uniquely positioned to offer highly specialized training and resources on foundational, current and emerging topics that public safety telecommunications professionals need to know.
- APCO’s leadership role in public safety communications worldwide means that our training programs and resources reflect the pressing issues that affect emergency communications centers (ECCs) of all sizes and that they meet the needs of our more than 36,000 members.
- As a non-profit entity, the Institute offers exceptional and affordable training opportunities to public safety agencies and practitioners, regardless of their financial resources.
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