Summary
The aim of this course is to learn the fundamental principles for cyber security in the context of the management, technical, specification, design, operation and maintenance requirements of Industrial Automation Controls Systems (IACS).
Course attendance is open to all interested parties and achieving the threshold mark for the examination will result in the candidate receiving a ‘TÜV Rheinland fundamentals of cyber security’ examination certificate.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participants should be able to:
- Describe the principles of security and cyber security management and the key features of Industry standards and technical reports
- Understand the fundamentals of industrial communication networks and relevant technology
- Understand the requirements for communication protocols, routing and segmentation
- Appreciate the key requirements for countermeasures, design, operations & maintenance regarding cyber security lifecycle phases, roles and responsibilities
- Understand the requirements for organisational security, business impact, planning and recovery in terms of policy, procedures, guidelines and competency requirements
- Understand the requirements for proper inspection, operation, maintenance and modification of installed cyber security measures as required by the safety & security standards
Participant profile
This training is targeted to engineers, managers, consultants and specialists who require a general introduction & awareness to the relevant industry cyber security requirements standards and the networking technology and communication principles from within the following process industry user groups:
- Asset owner / end user
- Engineering contractors / EPCs
- Power and automation system integrator’s
- Service providers
- Product manufacturers
Course type
This is an instructor-led course with classroom discussions regarding the implementation of cyber security in the context of relevant industry standards and technical implementation requirements. On completion of the course, delegates can sit the examination and for those that are successful, a “TÜV Rheinland CySec Confirmation Letter” will be issued.
Topics covered:
- Background on cyber security standards and industry guidance i.e. IEC 62443
- Network fundamentals and associated technology
- TCP / IP fundamentals, routing and segmentation
- Technical security authentication and encryption
- Organisational security and lifecycle management
- Employee awareness and security goals
- Technical countermeasures and implementation
- Formal examination
When
Tuesday 06 October 2026, 09:00-17:00
Wednesday 07 October 2026, 09:00-17:00
Thursday 08 October 2026, 09:00-17:00
Friday 09 October 2026, 09:00-12:00
