The Cybersecurity Resilience in Critical Infrastructure in Zurich is a professional training course designed to help organizations safeguard essential systems and ensure operational continuity.
From:
27-07-2026
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 Zurich equip professionals with the specialized knowledge and practical strategies required to safeguard essential systems that support modern society. Designed for cybersecurity specialists, risk managers, engineers, policymakers, and executives, these programs focus on understanding and protecting critical infrastructure such as energy networks, transportation systems, water facilities, telecommunications, and healthcare services. As these sectors increasingly integrate digital technologies, the need for resilient cybersecurity frameworks becomes essential to ensuring uninterrupted operations and public safety.
Participants develop a strong foundation in critical infrastructure cybersecurity, exploring threat landscapes, system vulnerabilities, and resilience strategies relevant to complex, interconnected environments. The courses examine risk assessment methodologies, incident response planning, network protection practices, and operational continuity frameworks tailored to high-stakes infrastructure. Through case studies and scenario-based simulations, attendees learn to anticipate cyber threats, mitigate disruptions, and strengthen the reliability of essential services.
These cybersecurity resilience training programs in Zurich combine theoretical insight with applied practice to address the challenges of securing industrial control systems (ICS), operational technology (OT), and hybrid IT environments. Participants explore best practices for securing supply chains, managing insider threats, implementing monitoring systems, and coordinating multi-stakeholder responses to cyber incidents. The curriculum also highlights the importance of governance structures, cross-sector collaboration, and strategic communication in building long-term resilience.
Attending these training courses in Zurich provides professionals with access to a global center known for innovation, stability, and advanced infrastructure. The city’s strong technological ecosystem and international community enhance the learning environment, fostering meaningful discussions on global resilience strategies. By completing this specialization, participants gain the skills and confidence to strengthen cybersecurity defenses, enhance operational robustness, and ensure that critical infrastructure systems remain secure, reliable, and resilient in the face of evolving digital threats.