(TLP:CLEAR) CISA’s Conflict Prevention Webinar Series – January and February 2026

Summary: In today’s heightened threat environment, socio-political grievances, financial troubles, or other triggers can motivate individuals to target infrastructure workers or facilities. To help mitigate potential violence, CISA offers a variety of free resources to educate employees with the skills they need to de-escalate hostile situations and help prevent violence.  

Analyst Note: Water and wastewater utilities frequently experience threats of harm directed against their staff and assets, which WaterISAC tracks in its Quarterly Water Sector Incident Summary reports. Indeed, past security incidents at utilities have been successfully de-escalated by staff, highlighting the importance of training employees in de-escalation and conflict prevention. Utility owners and operators are encouraged to review CISA’s De-Escalation Series for Critical Infrastructure Owners and Operators.

Moreover, earlier this year, CISA started conducting a monthly webinar series on conflict prevention. The series consists of two webinars that occur at 1:30pm ET typically on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month. The two webinars are briefly described below (for more information and for registration information please see the flyers attached below).

Introduction to Conflict Prevention Techniques and Resources

• Date: January 14 and February 4, 2026
• Time: 1:30 PM ET
• During this 30-minute webinar attendees will receive a brief introduction to CISA’s Conflict Prevention techniques and resources which can be used to enhance the safety and security of people, facilities, and communities by empowering users to prevent incidents of targeted violence. 

Conflict Prevention Strategies to Deter Acts of Targeted Violence

• Date: January 28 and February 18, 2026
• Time: 1:30PM ET 
• During this 60-minute webinar attendees will become familiar with the principles of conflict prevention and gain a more in-depth understanding of effective de-escalation approaches which can be used to help diffuse a volatile situation. 

Original Source: Access the flyers below.

Additional Reading:

• Workplace Violence Bulletin Offers Guidance for Recognizing Threatening Behaviors and Strengthening an Organization’s Security Preparedness
• Understanding Behavioral Red Flags to Prevent Workplace Violence and Insider Threats

Mitigation Recommendations:

• CISA – Conflict Prevention
• FEMA’s Workplace Violence Awareness and Prevention Course

Related WaterISAC PIRs: 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5