Course Overview
Critical infrastructure—such as energy, water, transportation, and healthcare—is increasingly targeted by cyberattacks with potential to cause national disruption and public harm. Ensuring the security and resilience of these systems requires a proactive approach that integrates risk management, incident response, and compliance with international standards.
This Cybersecurity Resilience in Critical Infrastructure Training Course provides a comprehensive framework for protecting and defending essential systems. It covers industrial control system (ICS) and SCADA security, resilience planning, and global regulatory obligations.
Through case studies, simulations, and hands-on labs, participants will learn practical methods to mitigate risks, respond to incidents, and strengthen resilience in critical infrastructure environments.
Course Benefits
Understand cyber risks in critical infrastructure.
Apply frameworks for ICS and SCADA security.
Strengthen resilience and incident response strategies.
Align operations with global regulatory standards.
Protect national security and essential services.
Course Objectives
Explore the cyber threat landscape for critical infrastructure.
Apply resilience frameworks to essential services.
Secure ICS, SCADA, and operational technologies (OT).
Design incident response and recovery strategies.
Comply with NIST, ISO, and national standards.
Analyze case studies of infrastructure cyberattacks.
Build long-term resilience in critical sectors.
Training Methodology
The course blends expert-led lectures, industrial cybersecurity labs, scenario-based simulations, and group workshops. Participants will apply concepts to real-world infrastructure challenges.
Target Audience
Critical infrastructure operators and managers.
Cybersecurity and OT security professionals.
Government and regulatory officials.
Risk and resilience officers in essential services.
Target Competencies
ICS and SCADA cybersecurity.
Risk and resilience management.
Incident response in critical sectors.
Regulatory compliance and governance.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructure
Overview of global cyber risks to essential services.
Nation-state and criminal targeting of infrastructure.
Case studies of attacks on energy, water, and transport.
Importance of resilience planning.
Unit 2: Securing ICS, SCADA, and OT Systems
Vulnerabilities in operational technologies.
ICS and SCADA security best practices.
Network segmentation and access control.
Hands-on lab: OT security configurations.
Unit 3: Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance
NIST, ISO, and sector-specific standards.
Regulatory obligations for infrastructure providers.
Conducting infrastructure risk assessments.
Workshop: applying resilience frameworks.
Unit 4: Incident Response and Recovery in Infrastructure
Building incident response plans for OT environments.
Coordinating with national agencies during crises.
Recovery strategies after major cyber disruptions.
Tabletop simulation: infrastructure cyberattack.
Unit 5: Building Long-Term Infrastructure Resilience
Designing sustainable resilience frameworks.
Cross-sector collaboration and information sharing.
Future threats: AI, IoT, and quantum risks in OT.
Developing a roadmap for national cyber resilience.
Ready to safeguard essential services and infrastructure?
Join the Cybersecurity Resilience in Critical Infrastructure Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and gain the expertise to protect vital systems and strengthen national security.
The Cybersecurity Resilience in Critical Infrastructure Training Courses in Cairo provide professionals with essential strategies and frameworks to protect vital infrastructure from cyber threats and ensure operational continuity. Designed for IT managers, cybersecurity professionals, engineers, and business leaders working with critical infrastructure sectors, these programs focus on building resilience against cyberattacks, data breaches, and other disruptions that can compromise essential services.
Participants will explore the core principles of cybersecurity resilience within critical infrastructure, including sectors such as energy, water, transportation, healthcare, and finance. The courses cover the challenges of securing interconnected systems and ensuring that critical services remain operational during and after a cyberattack. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on implementing robust security measures, identifying vulnerabilities, conducting risk assessments, and developing incident response strategies tailored to the unique needs of critical infrastructure.
These cybersecurity resilience training programs in Cairo also emphasize the importance of business continuity planning (BCP) and disaster recovery in the context of critical infrastructure. Participants will learn how to design and implement recovery strategies, test system vulnerabilities, and create communication protocols for when incidents occur. The curriculum includes best practices for collaborating with public and private sector stakeholders, aligning security policies with international standards and regulatory requirements, and ensuring compliance with sector-specific cybersecurity guidelines.
Attending these training courses in Cairo offers professionals the opportunity to engage with experts in critical infrastructure cybersecurity, share experiences, and discuss emerging threats and resilience strategies in sectors essential for national security and economic stability. Cairo’s growing role as a regional business and technology hub makes it an ideal setting for exploring the complexities of securing critical infrastructure. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to lead cybersecurity resilience efforts, mitigate risks, and ensure the continued functioning of vital services in the face of evolving cyber threats.