JOURNAL ARTICLE

RESEARCH: Empowering Electricians: Securing the Future of Smart Buildings with Cybersecurity Skills.

  • Published In: Lighting Design & Application, 2024, v. 54, n. 11. P. 50 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Harper, Andrew; Yong Suk, Jae 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the Western Electrical Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Training (WECAT) Program developed by the UC Davis California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) to address cybersecurity challenges in networked lighting and building control systems. Supported by a U.S. Department of Labor grant, WECAT trains apprentice electricians in California and Nevada to secure interconnected lighting systems against cyber threats by combining electrical installation skills with cybersecurity knowledge. The program includes three courses totaling 100 hours of classroom and hands-on lab training, covering topics such as cybersecurity fundamentals, advanced lighting controls, and smart building energy management. By integrating cybersecurity into traditional electrical apprenticeships, WECAT prepares electricians to protect modern smart buildings' physical and digital infrastructure amid increasing integration of IT and operational technology systems.

Additional Information

  • Source:Lighting Design & Application. 2024/11, Vol. 54, Issue 11, p50
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:03606325
  • DOI:10.1177/03606325241296956
  • Accession Number:181746922
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