The Cybersecurity in Smart Cities and Urban Tech in Brussels is a specialized training course designed to address the security needs of modern urban technologies.
From:
28-09-2026
Course Overview
Smart cities integrate IoT devices, AI systems, cloud platforms, and critical infrastructure to deliver efficient urban services. However, these interconnected systems are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks, ranging from data breaches and ransomware to disruptions of energy grids and transport networks.
This Cybersecurity in Smart Cities and Urban Tech Training Course equips participants with strategies to protect urban systems, manage risks, and comply with international regulations. It emphasizes resilience, privacy, and secure governance in urban technology environments.
Through real-world case studies, simulations, and hands-on workshops, participants will develop the knowledge to defend urban infrastructure and build resilient cybersecurity strategies for smart cities.
Course Benefits
Understand cybersecurity challenges in smart cities.
Strengthen defense of IoT and connected infrastructure.
Develop governance frameworks for urban tech resilience.
Reduce risks to critical services and citizen trust.
Align urban tech with global cybersecurity standards.
Course Objectives
Explore the cybersecurity landscape of smart cities.
Assess vulnerabilities in IoT and critical infrastructure.
Apply best practices for smart grid and transport security.
Integrate privacy and data protection into urban tech.
Develop strategies for incident response in smart cities.
Examine case studies of urban cyberattacks.
Build long-term resilience in city cybersecurity planning.
Training Methodology
The course blends expert-led lectures, urban tech case studies, group discussions, and simulations of cyber incidents in smart city environments.
Target Audience
City planners and digital infrastructure leaders.
Cybersecurity professionals and SOC managers.
IoT and smart technology developers.
Government and regulatory officers.
Target Competencies
Smart city cybersecurity.
IoT and infrastructure security.
Cyber governance in urban environments.
Risk and resilience management.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Smart Cities and Cybersecurity
Defining smart cities and urban technologies.
Cyber risks in connected urban environments.
Case studies of cyberattacks on cities.
Importance of resilience and trust.
Unit 2: Securing IoT and Connected Infrastructure
IoT vulnerabilities in urban tech.
Authentication and encryption for smart devices.
Securing smart grids and transport systems.
Hands-on IoT security exercise.
Unit 3: Critical Infrastructure Protection
Cyber risks in energy, water, and public services.
National and international frameworks for infrastructure security.
Incident response for critical systems.
Practical workshop on infrastructure resilience.
Unit 4: Privacy, Data Protection, and Governance
Data protection in smart city ecosystems.
GDPR, CCPA, and global privacy obligations.
Governance frameworks for smart city security.
Balancing innovation with compliance.
Unit 5: Building Resilient Cybersecurity Strategies for Cities
Designing cyber resilience plans for urban tech.
Cross-sector collaboration and governance.
Future trends: AI, 5G, and quantum threats in cities.
Roadmap for sustainable urban cybersecurity.
Ready to secure the future of smart cities?
Join the Cybersecurity in Smart Cities and Urban Tech Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and gain the expertise to protect urban infrastructure and digital services.
The Cybersecurity in Smart Cities and Urban Tech Training Courses in Brussels provide professionals with the expertise and practical skills needed to secure connected urban environments, protect critical infrastructure, and manage digital risks in smart city initiatives. Designed for city planners, IT managers, cybersecurity specialists, policy makers, and technology executives, these programs focus on equipping participants to address the unique security challenges posed by Internet of Things (IoT) devices, urban networks, and emerging urban technologies.
Participants explore the core principles of smart city cybersecurity, IoT security, and urban technology risk management, including threat detection, data privacy, network protection, and regulatory compliance. The courses emphasize practical strategies for designing resilient digital infrastructures, mitigating cyber risks in public and private urban systems, and implementing governance frameworks that ensure safety, privacy, and continuity of urban services. Through case studies, hands-on exercises, and scenario-based workshops, attendees gain experience in securing transportation systems, utilities, communications networks, and other smart city technologies.
These training programs in Brussels blend theoretical knowledge with applied practice, covering topics such as secure IoT deployment, urban network monitoring, incident response planning, regulatory frameworks for digital cities, and integrating cybersecurity into urban planning strategies. Participants also learn to evaluate emerging threats, implement proactive risk mitigation measures, and align technology adoption with ethical, legal, and operational standards.
Attending these training courses in Brussels offers the advantage of learning in a city at the crossroads of European governance, digital innovation, and urban planning. Exposure to international best practices and diverse professional perspectives enhances the understanding of smart city challenges and cybersecurity solutions. By completing this specialization, participants emerge equipped to lead secure, resilient, and compliant urban technology initiatives—strengthening city infrastructure, protecting citizens’ data, and enabling safe, innovative, and digitally connected urban environments in a rapidly evolving global landscape.