The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is offering multiple no-cost virtual training opportunities in 2026 to support preparedness, resilience, and threat awareness across public and private sector organizations. These trainings are open to eligible participants nationwide and are designed to strengthen organizational readiness for evolving security challenges.
Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Format: Virtual (Webinar)
Cost: Free
Registration Limit: 600 participants (no waiting list)
CISA’s Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar is a two-hour, non-tactical training focused on enhancing organizational readiness and response planning in the event of an active shooter incident. The session emphasizes prevention, preparedness, and recovery, recognizing that these incidents are often unpredictable and escalate rapidly.
Key objectives include:
- Understanding elements of active shooter incident response planning
- Identifying common behaviors and potential violence indicators
- Reviewing best practices, communication protocols, and available resources
- Introducing Emergency Action Plan development concepts
Note: This webinar will proceed as scheduled even in the event of a federal government shutdown.
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Registration is required and space is limited.
[Register for the March 12 Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar]
Additional Active Shooter Webinar Dates (11:00 a.m. EDT):
- April 8, 2026
- June 10, 2026
- August 20, 2026
Surveillance Detection Principles Course (SDPC)
CISA is also offering the Surveillance Detection Principles Course (SDPC), a four-hour virtual instructor-led training delivered through the Office of Bombing Prevention’s Virtual Training platform.
Course Dates & Times:
- February 9, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. ET
- February 20, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. ET
Registration: Limited to the first 350 participants per session
This course supports national preparedness efforts related to major upcoming events, including the FIFA World Cup 2026 and America250 celebrations.
Topics include:
- Hostile operations and surveillance behaviors
- Identifying hostile surveillance indicators
- Conducting vulnerability assessments
- Surveillance detection “red zones” and positions
- Elements of an effective surveillance detection plan
Participants will gain foundational knowledge to recognize hostile surveillance at facilities and events, as well as introductory skills for planning and response.
Who Should Attend:
- Critical infrastructure owners and operators
- Public safety officers and emergency managers
- Law enforcement personnel
- Security professionals and officers
- Private sector partners involved in facility or event security
How to Register:
Participants must register using their
FEMA SID and password. If technical issues arise, assistance is available at
OBPTraining@cisa.dhs.gov.
Why This Matters
Preparedness training is a critical component of organizational resilience. These CISA-sponsored opportunities provide practical, accessible guidance to help communities, agencies, and organizations anticipate threats, plan effectively, and respond with confidence.
We encourage local governments, public safety partners, and private sector stakeholders to take advantage of these no-cost training opportunities and share them widely within their networks.
References
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. (2026). Active shooter preparedness webinar [Flyer]. U.S. Department of Homeland Security. https://www.cisa.gov/active-shooter-preparedness
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. (2025). Surveillance detection principles course (SDPC). U.S. Department of Homeland Security. https://www.cisa.gov
