Certified Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (CICP)
Industrial Cyber Security and AI-Enabled Defence
Course Schedules
Training Course Overview
Industrial Cybersecurity training is critical as modern organisations rely heavily on interconnected control systems, remote access, industrial data platforms, and artificial intelligence to drive operational performance. Securing these critical environments demands dedicated cybersecurity practices that strictly prioritize production continuity, equipment reliability, process safety, and the constraints of legacy infrastructure.
This Certified Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (CICP) Training Course delivers a practical, structured approach to safeguarding Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) environments. Throughout this OT cybersecurity course, participants explore how to evaluate industrial cyber risks, reinforce network architecture, manage system vulnerabilities, and coordinate incident response without compromising operational safety.
Furthermore, this industrial cybersecurity course examines how AI supports anomaly detection, security monitoring, and incident analysis, alongside the emerging cyber risks introduced by industrial AI applications. Through real-world case studies and guided exercises, participants build an actionable strategy to strengthen overall industrial cyber resilience.
Training Course Objectives
This Certified Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (CICP) Training Course equips participants with practical frameworks to secure critical infrastructure and manage operational cyber risks effectively. By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Identify complex cyber threats and vulnerabilities affecting industrial operations, legacy equipment, and IT/OT connectivity.
- Assess OT risks systematically according to their operational, process safety, and overall business consequences.
- Apply robust industrial security architecture, network segmentation, and privileged access control principles.
- Evaluate artificial intelligence applications for industrial threat detection, alert correlation, and security analysis.
- Identify and manage emerging cybersecurity risks affecting industrial AI systems, including data poisoning and model compromise.
- Develop a coordinated incident response and recovery plan tailored specifically for sensitive OT and ICS environments.
Designed for
This Certified Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (CICP) Training Course is designed for professionals who protect, operate, or govern industrial environments where a cyber incident could impact safety, production, or the environment. It suits both technical specialists and operational leaders across oil and gas, petrochemicals, power, water, manufacturing, mining, and transport who hold a working understanding of IT networks or industrial operations (no coding required).
This training course is particularly relevant for:
- OT and ICS security engineers, analysts, and security operations teams monitoring industrial networks
- Control systems, automation, and instrumentation engineers responsible for PLCs, DCS, and SCADA
- IT security professionals extending their cybersecurity responsibilities into operational environments
- Operations, maintenance, and plant managers accountable for production continuity
- HSE and process safety professionals assessing the safety consequences of cyber events
- Risk, compliance, and audit professionals working with ISA/IEC 62443 or national OT security requirements
- Digital transformation and data teams deploying AI or IIoT solutions in industrial settings
- Procurement and contract professionals managing system integrators and remote maintenance suppliers
Learning Methods
Industrial Cybersecurity training in this course is structured around the real-world operational decisions security teams face daily. Each day blends focused, expert-led sessions with hands-on practical workshops, ensuring participants apply every concept directly to realistic industrial scenarios before progressing.
Content aligns closely with internationally recognised guidance, including the ISA/IEC 62443 standards for industrial automation and control system security and NIST Special Publication 800-82 Rev. 3. Delivery methods feature structured explanations of OT architecture, threats, risk, and AI alongside in-depth case studies—examining the 2015 Ukraine power grid attack, TRITON safety system malware, and the Colonial Pipeline ransomware shutdown.
Daily workshops cover asset mapping, OT risk registers, network design reviews, and assessing AI-generated findings. Through cross-functional group work, cybersecurity, engineering, operations, and safety specialists collaborate on response planning. All exercises are scenario-based without requiring access to live control systems, allowing participants to test attack and recovery decisions safely.
Course Content
Industrial Cybersecurity Foundations and Emerging Threats
- Understanding OT, ICS, SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and their operational relationships
- Differences between IT and OT security: safety, availability, reliability, and change constraints
- Industrial attack surfaces: legacy equipment, remote access, IIoT, and IT/OT connectivity
- Industrial cyber threats: ransomware, unauthorised access, and manipulation of control processes
- AI-assisted social engineering, impersonation, and emerging industrial threat scenarios
- Practical workshop: Mapping industrial assets, connections, and potential operational consequences
OT Risk Assessment, Governance and Security Architecture
- Building an industrial asset inventory and identifying critical systems and dependencies
- Conducting scenario-based assessments of cyber, operational, and safety risks
- Applying ISA/IEC 62443 principles and NIST SP 800-82 OT security guidance
- Designing security zones, conduits, industrial DMZs, and controlled IT/OT connections
- Managing supplier, contractor, system integrator, and remote maintenance risks
- Practical workshop: Developing an OT risk register and prioritised treatment plan
Protecting Industrial Networks and Control Systems
- Applying defence in depth to industrial networks, engineering workstations, and controllers
- Securing remote access through authentication, privileged access controls, and session monitoring
- Managing OT vulnerabilities, patching constraints, and compensating controls
- Strengthening configurations, application controls, removable media security, and change management
- Implementing passive monitoring, industrial protocol visibility, and security event collection
- Practical workshop: Reviewing an industrial network design and recommending security improvements
AI Applications and Risks in Industrial Cybersecurity
- Understanding machine learning, behavioural analytics, and generative AI for OT security
- Using AI to identify anomalies in industrial network traffic and process measurements
- Supporting alert correlation, incident triage, and investigation with AI-assisted analysis
- Evaluating detection quality: data suitability, false positives, model drift, and explainability
- Protecting industrial AI systems against data poisoning, evasion, and compromised models
- Practical workshop: Assessing AI-generated findings and defining human approval requirements
Incident Response, Recovery and Industrial Cyber Resilience
- Developing OT incident response playbooks, escalation routes, and decision responsibilities
- Coordinating cybersecurity, engineering, operations, safety teams, and external suppliers
- Selecting containment actions that account for process safety and operational continuity
- Preserving evidence and using AI-assisted incident summaries with analyst verification
- Restoring trusted configurations, validating backups, and returning systems safely to service
The Certificate
- Anderson Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
- Anderson Professional Certification (APC)® Certificate will be provided to delegates who successfully completes and pass the APC assessment
Accreditation
Learn more about this course
Yes. The Certified Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (CICP) training course can be customised and delivered exclusively for organisations seeking a tailored learning solution. Course content can be adapted to address specific business objectives, operational challenges, industry requirements, and organisational priorities. Customised training allows teams to focus on the topics most relevant to their roles while supporting wider organisational development goals.
Yes. Industrial hydraulic systems are widely used across manufacturing plants, process facilities, heavy machinery, marine operations, utilities, and other industrial environments. The principles covered are relevant to professionals responsible for operating, maintaining, inspecting, or troubleshooting hydraulic equipment across a broad range of applications.
The Certified Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (CICP) training course uses a variety of learning approaches to maximise participant engagement and knowledge retention. These may include expert-led presentations, practical exercises, case studies, group discussions, scenario-based activities, and collaborative learning opportunities. This approach encourages active participation and helps participants translate learning into practical workplace results.
The course is suitable for mechanical maintenance engineers, reliability engineers, maintenance technicians, field service engineers, plant operators, production supervisors, condition monitoring specialists, and technical personnel responsible for industrial hydraulic machinery and fluid power equipment.
No. The Certified Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (CICP) training course is open to professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels. The course content is structured to provide value to both those who are new to the subject and experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their expertise. While some prior knowledge may enhance understanding of certain concepts, it is not a requirement for participation
Participants attending the Certified Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (CICP) training course gain access to valuable industry insights, practical techniques, and internationally recognised best practices. The course helps professionals improve performance, strengthen confidence, broaden their perspective, and develop skills that contribute to both personal and organisational success. It also provides an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences with professionals from diverse sectors and backgrounds.
The Certified Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (CICP) training course combines practical knowledge, current industry practices, and expert guidance to create a highly relevant learning experience. Rather than focusing solely on theory, the course emphasises practical application, enabling participants to develop skills and approaches that can be implemented directly within their organisations. This balance of knowledge and practical relevance helps participants achieve meaningful and lasting professional impact.
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the Certified Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (CICP) training course will receive a Anderson Certificate of Completion, demonstrating their commitment to professional development and continuous learning. This certificate provides formal recognition of the knowledge and skills gained during the course and can support professional growth and career progression.
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