Nuclear Power Organizations as Learning Organizations Around Cybersecurity, Public Health, Public Safety, and Critical Infrastructure Protection

Abstract

In an era characterized by rapidly evolving threats to cybersecurity, public health, and public safety, the imperative for nuclear power organizations to adapt and excel has never been more pronounced. This inquiry delves into the critical journey of transforming nuclear power organizations into learning organizations that are resilient and highly effective in safeguarding against cybersecurity threats and adeptly managing incidents, planning, and recovery. Leveraging the rich insights derived from qualitative focus group research, this study unveils a comprehensive framework of best practices tailored to the unique challenges nuclear power organizations face. Moreover, the study highlights the significance of organizational commitment to the principles of organizational learning, the seamless integration of learning into daily operations, regular assessments of organizational capacity and competence, and the unequivocal expression of an organizational commitment to learning.