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Classroom 7 Sessions
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Introduction

Industrial Cyber Security Training Course equips professionals with the skills and knowledge to protect operational technology and critical infrastructure from cyber threats. The Industrial Cyber Security: Reducing Cyber Risk, Operating Securely Training Course emphasizes understanding, detecting, and mitigating cyber risks in industrial environments, ensuring continuity and resilience of operations.

Participants will explore the motives and methods of cyber attackers, learn to assess security postures, and apply practical strategies to reduce organizational vulnerability. The course highlights operational technology (OT) environments, integrated networked control systems, and the challenges posed by increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks.

This Industrial Cyber Security Course also covers frameworks, standards, and best practices for implementing effective defense strategies. By the end of the training course, participants will be equipped to safeguard critical systems, respond to cyber incidents, and enhance organizational security while maintaining operational efficiency.

What are the Goals?

Industrial Cyber Security Training Course Objectives focus on providing participants with practical knowledge and strategies to protect industrial and operational systems from cyber threats.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand Information Security principles and how they are applied in Operational Technology (OT) environments
  • Assess a range of cyber threats and evaluate organizational security posture within industrial settings
  • Comprehend leading legislation, international standards, and governance models for cyber security
  • Apply best practices for crisis and incident management in the event of cyber security breaches
  • Develop effective approaches for creating and implementing cyber response strategies

Who is this Training Course for?

Cyber Security for Operational Technology Course is designed for professionals responsible for safeguarding industrial and technology environments. This training course is ideal for individuals seeking to improve security awareness, mitigate risks, and ensure operational resilience.

This training course is suitable for:

  • Legal professionals involved in cyber governance and compliance
  • System engineers and operational technology specialists
  • Security administrators and IT personnel
  • Operational staff responsible for critical systems
  • Professionals engaged in risk assessment and information security
  • Individuals with responsibility for operational technology environments and industrial control systems

How will this Training Course be Presented?

Industrial Cyber Security Training Course uses a practical and interactive learning approach to maximize understanding and retention. The course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on exercises and real-world case studies to provide an engaging learning experience.

Participants will learn through instructor-led sessions that cover cyber security principles, operational technology risks, and best practices. Workshops and group exercises allow attendees to assess security postures, develop response strategies, and simulate cyber incident scenarios.

Interactive discussions encourage participants to explore emerging threats, compliance frameworks, and mitigation techniques. Hands-on exercises reinforce learning by enabling participants to create cyber response plans, apply security controls, and implement preventive measures.

This methodology ensures participants gain the confidence and practical expertise required to reduce cyber risks and operate securely in industrial environments.

Course Content

Day 1

What is Cyber Security?

  • Overview of Cyber Security for Industries
  • Cyber Crime and Attacks
  • Technology, Policing, and Investigation of Electronic Crime
  • Ethical Hacking and Cyber Crime
  • Civil and Criminal Considerations
Day 2

Assessing Your Cyber Security Posture

  • Cyber Security and Risk Assessment
  • Information Security and Standards
  • ISO7799 - Information Security Management - Code of Practice
  • ISA99 - International Standards for Automation Cyber Security Standard
  • Reducing Your Security Risk and Increasing Your Security Capabilities
Day 3

Cyber Security and Industrial Control Systems Management

  • Information Security and Operational Technology
  • Emerging Industrial Technology Trends
  • Metcaf’s Law
  • Moore’s Law
  • Mirrors World
Day 4

Cyber Security Controls

  • Selecting Security Controls and Best Practice
  • Considerations for Enhancing Security
  • Detection, Prevention and Offensive Responses
  • Securing and Assessing OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY Environments (OTE)
  • OTE User Management, System Integrity, Data Confidentiality & Restricted Data Flow
Day 5

Building a Cyber Response Plan

  • Defining a Cyber Response Strategy
  • Composing Cyber Response Plan
  • Cyber Response Team Compilation and Service Vendor Support
  • Cyber Preparedness and Corporate Governance
  • Operational Security Centers

The Certificate

Recognition
  • Anderson Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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