Training and Exercises

Find Governor's Office of Homeland Security (OHS) events, exercises, conferences, and training opportunities.

Overview 

OHS is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and organizations stay safe. Our in-person and online training programs are designed to build stronger, more secure communities. They cover personal safety, emergency preparedness, digital awareness, and more.

Upcoming events

Protecting Seniors Online: Think Before You Click

This informative session is for older adults and anyone who supports seniors. Learn practical tips for data safety, recognizing online threats, and recovery. Topics include:

  • Protecting against financial scams
  • Keeping personal information safe
  • Taking action if you or a loved one becomes a fraud victim

September 9 | 1-4 PM 

VIRTUAL | Register for the Protecting Seniors Online webinar

Cybersecurity Educational Workshop

This workshop is designed to strengthen your organization's overall cybersecurity posture and readiness in the event of an incident.

September 15

CCA State College | Register for the State College Workshop

Cybersecurity Educational Workshop

This session is designed to strengthen your organization's overall cybersecurity posture and readiness in the event of an incident.

September 17

CCA Cranberry | Register for the Cranberry Workshop

Basic Threat Evaluation and Reporting Course (B-TERC) 

This workshop will teach how to recognize the warning signs of terrorism and mass violence, triage suspicious activity reporting (SAR), and address threatening or concerning behaviors before an individual escalates to violence.

September 22

CCA Harrisburg | Register for the 9/22 B-TERC

Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview (TERO)

This four-hour introductory training is intended for the public and community members who play a role in identifying threats.

September 23

CCA Harrisburg | Register for the 9/23 TERO

Equipped To Serve: Real Ways to Help During a Crisis

Join us to learn:

  • Practical ways to strengthen your emergency preparedness
  • How to build relationships with local emergency responders and law enforcement
  • How your house of worship or organization can play a vital role before, during, and after a crisis

October 15 | 9 AM - 12 PM 

VIRTUAL | Register for the Equipped to Serve webinar

Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview (TERO)

This four-hour introductory training is intended for the public and community members who play a role in identifying threats.

October 27

CCA Harrisburg | Register for the 10/27 TERO

Basic Threat Evaluation and Reporting Course (B-TERC)

This workshop will teach how to recognize the warning signs of terrorism and mass violence, triage suspicious activity reporting (SAR), and address threatening or concerning behaviors before an individual escalates to violence.

October 29

CCA Harrisburg | Register for the 10/29 B-TERC

Cybersecurity Educational Workshop

This workshop is designed to strengthen your organization's overall cybersecurity posture and readiness in the event of an incident.

November 17

CCA Malvern | Register for the Malvern workshop

Cybersecurity Educational Workshop

This workshop is designed to strengthen your organization's overall cybersecurity posture and readiness in the event of an incident.

November 19

CCA Scranton | Register for the Scranton workshop

The Unseen Threat: Protecting Our Kids from Online Dangers

Protect children in today’s digital environment. Understand the growing threats they face online. At this free workshop, designed for:

  • School administrators
  • Teachers
  • Coaches
  • Anyone who works with our youth

You will learn how to:

  • Recognize warning signs
  • Promote safe digital habits
  • Better protect students in an increasingly connected world

December 3 | 9 AM - 3 PM

Best Western Premier, Harrisburg

Past events

2026 Pride Events Security & Safety Workshop - Session One

February 27 | VIRTUAL

2026 Pride Events Security & Safety Workshop - Session Two

March 27 | VIRTUAL

Leveraging Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Social Media Search Techniques

May 18-19 | Philadelphia

Pocono Raceway

May 4

South Central Task Force Agriculture Subcommittee – Cyber Tabletop Exercise

May 27

MLB All-Star Game

May 28

Dec. 5

OHS Homeland Security Conference, Harrisburg

Nov. 20

Little League World Series TTX, Williamsport

Nov. 13

Faith-Based Pre-Holiday Workshop, virtual

Nov. 6 (canceled)

9th Annual Security and Risk Management Symposium, Pittsburgh

Oct. 29-30 (postponed)

Open-Source Intelligence Training (OSINT), State College

Oct. 23

5th Annual Human Trafficking Virtual Summit 

Sept. 28-30

Keystone Emergency Management (KEMA) Conference, Altoona

Sept. 24

Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council (ATAC) Conference, Philadelphia

Sept. 15-17

Eradicate Hate Summit, Pittsburgh

Sept. 11

Houses of Worship Safety and Security Conference, Harrisburg

Sept. 3-4

Financial Crimes Conference, State College

Aug. 25-28

National Homeland Security Conference, Washington, D. C.

Aug. 4

Duquesne University TTX, Pittsburgh

July 21-24

National Security Seminar, Carlisle

July 16

Domestic Terrorism and Radicalization to Violent Extremism, Harrisburg

July 10

PSP Bureau of R&I TTX,  Harrisburg

May 29

Developing Cybersecurity Resiliency For Everyone AWR136

May 28

Cybersecurity Resiliency in Industrial Control System PER398

May 14

USGA Men’s Open TTX, Oakmont

May 9

Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council (ATAC) Conference, Pittsburgh

April 29-30

Sector Delaware Bay Area Maritime Training Exercise Program, Philadelphia

April 29

Situational Safety Workshop for 2025 Pride events – Part III, virtual

April 14

Army War College – Homeland Security Advisor Panel, Carlisle

April 3

Corporate Security Symposium, Philadelphia

March 25-26

South Central Task Force Homeland Security Conference, Harrisburg

March 25

Situational Safety Workshop for 2025 Pride events – Part II, virtual

March 24

1st Quarter Faith-Based Security and Resilience Training, virtual

March 20

Non-Profit Security Grant Workshop, Pittsburgh

March 12

Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview (TERO) Training, virtual

March 6

Mass Gatherings and Special Events Training, Nazareth

Feb. 25

Situational Safety Workshop for 2025 Pride events – Part I, virtual

Feb. 13

Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview (TERO) Training, virtual

Jan. 23

Building the Bridge:  Threat Assessment in Higher Education and Our Community - Part II, Harrisburg

Jan. 23

Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview (TERO) Training, Richboro