Format: Live instructor-led online training via Zoom / Microsoft Teams

Industrial Cybersecurity Training Course

Course Overview

The Industrial Cybersecurity Training Course is a comprehensive professional development program designed to equip engineers, cybersecurity professionals, industrial automation specialists, operations managers, IT professionals, and technology leaders with the knowledge and practical skills required to secure industrial control systems, operational technology (OT), critical infrastructure, and smart manufacturing environments against evolving cyber threats. The course focuses on Industrial Cybersecurity, Operational Technology (OT) Security, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Industry 4.0, Zero Trust Architecture, Network Security, Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Defense, Incident Response, Risk Management, Digital Forensics, Cloud Security, and international cybersecurity standards. Participants will develop practical competencies to design, implement, monitor, and maintain secure industrial environments while ensuring operational continuity and regulatory compliance.

This intensive training integrates theoretical knowledge with extensive practical laboratories, cyber range simulations, industrial security assessments, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing demonstrations, security monitoring exercises, and real-world industrial case studies. Participants will learn secure industrial network architecture, industrial communication protocols, identity and access management, endpoint protection, secure remote access, security information and event management (SIEM), threat intelligence, industrial malware analysis, patch management, backup and disaster recovery, operational resilience, cybersecurity governance, compliance auditing, business continuity planning, and industrial incident response. Practical exercises emphasize protecting manufacturing systems, utilities, transportation, energy, oil and gas, water treatment facilities, telecommunications infrastructure, and other critical industrial sectors from cyber threats.

The course also explores emerging cybersecurity technologies supporting intelligent industrial environments, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for cyber defense, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) security, blockchain-enabled industrial security, cloud-native industrial protection, edge computing security, Digital Twins, industrial security analytics, autonomous threat detection, cyber-physical system protection, industrial risk intelligence, Zero Trust implementation, and secure digital transformation strategies. Participants will understand how modern cybersecurity frameworks support smart factories, intelligent automation, industrial resilience, regulatory compliance, sustainability, operational efficiency, and enterprise-wide digital innovation.

Throughout the course, participants will complete industrial cybersecurity laboratories, network defense exercises, vulnerability assessments, SCADA security demonstrations, industrial incident response simulations, threat hunting workshops, risk assessment projects, security architecture design activities, compliance audits, forensic investigations, and enterprise cybersecurity implementation case studies. Upon successful completion, participants will possess the technical expertise required to secure industrial operations, protect critical infrastructure, reduce cyber risks, strengthen operational resilience, and successfully support Industry 4.0 and digital transformation initiatives.

Course Objectives

1.     Understand industrial cybersecurity principles and cyber threat landscapes.

2.     Secure Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, DCS, and PLC environments.

3.     Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities within Operational Technology (OT) networks.

4.     Implement cybersecurity risk assessment and governance frameworks.

5.     Deploy secure industrial communication and network protection strategies.

6.     Strengthen Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) security controls.

7.     Develop effective incident response and disaster recovery plans.

8.     Apply Artificial Intelligence and threat intelligence for industrial cyber defense.

9.     Support regulatory compliance and industrial cybersecurity standards.

10.  Enhance organizational resilience through secure industrial operations.

Organizational Benefits

1.     Strengthens protection of industrial control systems and critical infrastructure.

2.     Reduces cybersecurity risks and operational disruptions.

3.     Enhances industrial network visibility and threat detection.

4.     Improves regulatory compliance and cybersecurity governance.

5.     Protects intellectual property and sensitive industrial information.

6.     Minimizes production downtime caused by cyber incidents.

7.     Supports secure Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing initiatives.

8.     Enhances business continuity and disaster recovery preparedness.

9.     Improves organizational cybersecurity awareness and technical capabilities.

10.  Builds a resilient and secure industrial operating environment.

Target Participants

This course is designed for cybersecurity professionals, industrial automation engineers, SCADA engineers, control systems engineers, PLC programmers, network engineers, IT security specialists, operations managers, manufacturing engineers, electrical engineers, instrumentation engineers, maintenance engineers, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) specialists, risk managers, compliance officers, digital transformation managers, systems administrators, consultants, researchers, government officials responsible for critical infrastructure protection, and professionals involved in industrial cybersecurity initiatives.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Industrial Cybersecurity

·       Industrial cybersecurity concepts

·       Cyber threat landscape

·       Critical infrastructure protection

·       Operational Technology overview

·       Industry 4.0 security

·       Case Study: Cybersecurity challenges in smart manufacturing

Module 2: Industrial Control Systems Security

·       ICS architecture

·       SCADA security

·       Distributed Control Systems

·       PLC security

·       Control system vulnerabilities

·       Case Study: Securing industrial automation systems

Module 3: Industrial Network Security

·       Industrial communication protocols

·       Secure network architecture

·       Firewalls

·       Network segmentation

·       Secure remote access

·       Case Study: Protecting industrial communication networks

Module 4: Operational Technology (OT) Security

·       OT asset management

·       Risk assessment

·       Threat modeling

·       Vulnerability management

·       Operational resilience

·       Case Study: Implementing OT cybersecurity controls

Module 5: Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Security

·       IIoT architecture

·       Device security

·       Edge security

·       Secure connectivity

·       Data protection

·       Case Study: Securing connected industrial devices

Module 6: Identity and Access Management

·       Authentication

·       Authorization

·       Privileged access management

·       Multi-factor authentication

·       Zero Trust principles

·       Case Study: Access control implementation for industrial systems

Module 7: Threat Detection and Incident Response

·       Security monitoring

·       Threat intelligence

·       Incident handling

·       Digital forensics

·       Recovery planning

·       Case Study: Industrial cyber incident response simulation

Module 8: Industrial Risk Management

·       Cyber risk assessment

·       Business impact analysis

·       Compliance management

·       Governance frameworks

·       Security policies

·       Case Study: Enterprise industrial cybersecurity risk assessment

Module 9: Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Defense

·       AI-powered threat detection

·       Machine learning

·       Behavioral analytics

·       Security automation

·       Intelligent monitoring

·       Case Study: AI-based industrial threat detection system

Module 10: Industrial Compliance and Standards

·       IEC 62443

·       NIST Cybersecurity Framework

·       ISO 27001

·       Regulatory compliance

·       Audit preparation

·       Case Study: Industrial cybersecurity compliance implementation

Module 11: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

·       Backup strategies

·       Disaster recovery

·       Business continuity planning

·       Crisis management

·       Operational recovery

·       Case Study: Industrial disaster recovery implementation

Module 12: Industrial Cybersecurity Strategy

·       Cybersecurity roadmap

·       Digital transformation security

·       Continuous improvement

·       Security governance

·       Future cybersecurity technologies

·       Case Study: Enterprise-wide industrial cybersecurity transformation

General Information

1.     Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.

2.     Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.

3.     Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.

4.     Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).

5.     Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.

6.     Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.

7.     Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.

8.     Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.

9.     Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.

10.  Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.

11.  Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.

12.  Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.

13.  Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to training@fdc-k.org or call +254712260031.

14.  Website: Visit www.fdc-k.org for more information.