The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the Center for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CCIP) at ENSCO, Inc., on Feb. 3 reported entering a formal partnership to provide cybersecurity training designed specifically for public transit agencies.
The courses are for APTA members.
Under the agreement, CCIP has delivered an initial cybersecurity awareness training course, available now through APTA’s learning platform, APTAU, according to the partners. “Cybersecurity Awareness” introduces key cybersecurity concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and examines real-world examples of cyber incidents in the transportation sector, they said. Participants learn how to identify common attack methods including phishing, malware, and social engineering and apply best practices for password management, safe internet and email use, and data protection.
APTA and ENSCO are also planning the rollout of additional, specialized cybersecurity courses for the public transit industry. All courses, they said, will be hosted through APTA’s Learning Management System (LMS), with flexible delivery options including pre-recorded, live remote, and on-site instruction. ENSCO’s CCIP, launched in 2024 and located at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colo., will provide “expert instructors and curriculum developed in alignment with industry standards and best practices,” according to APTA and ENSCO.
“This partnership reflects APTA’s commitment to our members in advancing cybersecurity awareness and training,” said Polly Hanson, Senior Director of Security, Risk & Emergency Management at APTA. “As cyber threats continue to evolve, training the transit workforce to identify and respond to those risks is no longer optional—it’s essential.”
“We’re proud to partner with APTA to help the transit industry take meaningful steps toward a more cyber-resilient future,” said Erin Plemons, Director of the CCIP at ENSCO. “Our courses are built to deliver real-world relevance, ensuring public transit professionals are prepared to address today’s threats and tomorrow’s challenges.”
