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Industrial Cyber Security and AI-Enabled Defence

Practical OT, ICS & SCADA Security: Network Architecture, Incident Response, and AI Anomaly Detection

Industrial Cyber Security and AI-Enabled Defence

Course Schedule

Classroom

Online

Training Introduction

Modern industrial organisations rely heavily on interconnected control systems, remote access, industrial data platforms, and artificial intelligence to maintain high operational performance. Securing these critical environments requires a specialised Industrial Cyber Security Training Course that prioritises production continuity, equipment reliability, process safety, and the inherent constraints of legacy infrastructure.

This practical Industrial Cyber Security and AI-Enabled Defence Training Course equips professionals with actionable strategies to safeguard Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) networks. Participants will explore how to evaluate industrial cyber risks, reinforce network architectures, manage patching constraints, and coordinate effective incident responses without disrupting essential operations.

Furthermore, this OT Security Training Course addresses the dual role of artificial intelligence in industrial environments. Attendees will examine how AI enhances anomaly detection, security monitoring, and incident triage, while also learning how to mitigate emerging cyber risks introduced by industrial AI applications through hands-on workshops and real-world case studies.

Key Focus Areas of This Course

  • OT and ICS Security Foundations: Understanding the operational relationships between SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and legacy infrastructure alongside IT/OT convergence challenges.
  • Risk Assessment and Governance: Applying ISA/IEC 62443 standards and NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 3 guidance to build asset inventories and scenario-based OT risk registers.
  • Industrial Network Architecture: Designing secure zones, conduits, industrial DMZs, and controlled remote access to enforce defence in depth.
  • Vulnerability and Configuration Management: Implementing compensating controls, passive protocol monitoring, and strict change management across engineering workstations.
  • AI-Enabled Threat Detection and Security: Leveraging machine learning and behavioural analytics for anomaly detection while protecting industrial AI models from data poisoning and evasion.
  • Coordinated Incident Response and Recovery: Building cross-functional OT playbooks that balance containment actions with process safety and safe system restoration.

What are the goals?

This Industrial Cyber Security and AI-Enabled Defence Training Course bridges the gap between traditional IT security practices and the strict safety and availability demands of industrial operations. Through structured learning and practical scenarios, participants gain the confidence to defend critical infrastructure against evolving threats.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify sophisticated cyber threats, attack surfaces, and vulnerabilities affecting industrial operations and legacy control systems.
  • Assess Operational Technology (OT) risks accurately according to their operational, process safety, and business consequences.
  • Apply recognised industrial security architecture, network segmentation, and privileged access control principles.
  • Evaluate artificial intelligence and machine learning applications for industrial threat detection, alert correlation, and security analysis.
  • Identify and manage emerging cybersecurity risks affecting industrial AI systems, including model drift, evasion, and data poisoning.
  • Develop and execute a coordinated, cross-functional incident response and recovery plan tailored for OT environments.

Who is this Training Course for?

This OT and ICS Security Training Course is built for professionals responsible for protecting, operating, or governing industrial environments where a cyber incident could compromise process safety, production continuity, or environmental protection. It serves both hands-on technical specialists and operational decision-makers across oil and gas, petrochemicals, power and utilities, water, manufacturing, mining, and transport sectors.

This training course is particularly relevant for:

  • OT and ICS security engineers, analysts, and security operations teams monitoring industrial networks.
  • Control systems, automation, and instrumentation engineers responsible for PLCs, DCS, and SCADA environments.
  • IT security professionals extending their cybersecurity responsibilities into operational and manufacturing settings.
  • Operations, maintenance, and plant managers accountable for uptime and production continuity.
  • HSE and process safety professionals assessing the physical and safety consequences of cyber events.
  • Risk, compliance, and audit professionals working with ISA/IEC 62443 or national OT security regulations.
  • Digital transformation and data teams deploying AI or Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions.
  • Procurement and contract professionals managing system integrators and remote maintenance suppliers.

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Industrial Cyber Security Training Course is structured around the real-world decisions industrial security and operations teams face daily. Each day blends focused, expert-led instruction with hands-on workshops, allowing participants to immediately apply concepts to realistic industrial scenarios without requiring access to live control systems. All course material aligns with leading international frameworks, including the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards and NIST Special Publication 800-82 Rev. 3.

To maximise practical retention, the training utilises diverse delivery methods including interactive expert-led sessions, cross-functional group exercises, and in-depth case study analyses of major incidents such as the 2015 Ukraine power grid attack, TRITON safety system malware, and the Colonial Pipeline shutdown. Daily workshops guide attendees through asset mapping, OT risk register creation, network architecture reviews, AI-finding evaluations, and incident response planning that can be directly adapted to their own organisations.

The Course Content

Day 1: Industrial Cybersecurity Foundations and Emerging Threats

  • Understanding OT, ICS, SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and their operational relationships
  • Differences between IT and OT security: safety, availability, reliability, and change constraints
  • Industrial attack surfaces: legacy equipment, remote access, IIoT, and IT/OT connectivity
  • Industrial cyber threats: ransomware, unauthorised access, and manipulation of control processes
  • AI-assisted social engineering, impersonation, and emerging industrial threat scenarios
  • Practical workshop: Mapping industrial assets, connections, and potential operational consequences

Day 2: OT Risk Assessment, Governance and Security Architecture

  • Building an industrial asset inventory and identifying critical systems and dependencies
  • Conducting scenario-based assessments of cyber, operational, and safety risks
  • Applying ISA/IEC 62443 principles and NIST SP 800-82 OT security guidance
  • Designing security zones, conduits, industrial DMZs, and controlled IT/OT connections
  • Managing supplier, contractor, system integrator, and remote maintenance risks
  • Practical workshop: Developing an OT risk register and prioritised treatment plan

Day 3: Protecting Industrial Networks and Control Systems

  • Applying defence in depth to industrial networks, engineering workstations, and controllers
  • Securing remote access through authentication, privileged access controls, and session monitoring
  • Managing OT vulnerabilities, patching constraints, and compensating controls
  • Strengthening configurations, application controls, removable media security, and change management
  • Implementing passive monitoring, industrial protocol visibility, and security event collection
  • Practical workshop: Reviewing an industrial network design and recommending security improvements

Day 4: AI Applications and Risks in Industrial Cybersecurity

  • Understanding machine learning, behavioural analytics, and generative AI for OT security
  • Using AI to identify anomalies in industrial network traffic and process measurements
  • Supporting alert correlation, incident triage, and investigation with AI-assisted analysis
  • Evaluating detection quality: data suitability, false positives, model drift, and explainability
  • Protecting industrial AI systems against data poisoning, evasion, and compromised models
  • Practical workshop: Assessing AI-generated findings and defining human approval requirements

Day 5: Incident Response, Recovery and Industrial Cyber Resilience

  • Developing OT incident response playbooks, escalation routes, and decision responsibilities
  • Coordinating cybersecurity, engineering, operations, safety teams, and external suppliers
  • Selecting containment actions that account for process safety and operational continuity
  • Preserving evidence and using AI-assisted incident summaries with analyst verification
  • Restoring trusted configurations, validating backups, and returning systems safely to service

Providers and Associations

Anderson

Anderson

Aztech Training

Aztech Training

COPEX

COPEX

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about this training course.

Absolutely. Coventry Academy provides customised in-house training solutions for organisations seeking a tailored learning experience. The Industrial Cyber Security and AI-Enabled Defence training course can be adapted to reflect your organisation's objectives, industry requirements, operational challenges, and strategic priorities. Delivered exclusively for your team, customised training enables organisations to maximise relevance, encourage collaboration, and achieve targeted development outcomes. Our team will be pleased to discuss your requirements and develop a solution that aligns with your goals.

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The Industrial Cyber Security and AI-Enabled Defence training course is designed to be practical, engaging, and highly interactive. Participants benefit from a dynamic learning environment that combines expert-led presentations, facilitated discussions, case studies, practical exercises, and collaborative learning activities. The focus is on developing knowledge that can be applied immediately within the workplace, ensuring participants gain both valuable insights and practical skills that support improved professional performance.

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  • A certificate of completion or attendance.

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We delivers training courses in carefully selected professional venues that provide a comfortable and productive learning environment. Classroom-based courses are typically hosted in premium international venues with modern facilities and dedicated training spaces designed to support effective learning. Participants also benefit from a professional setting that encourages networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing with peers from diverse industries and backgrounds.

The Industrial Cyber Security and AI-Enabled Defence training course is designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge, enhance their capabilities, and achieve greater impact within their organisations. It is suitable for managers, supervisors, team leaders, technical specialists, consultants, and professionals at all career stages who wish to expand their expertise and stay current with industry developments. Whether you are looking to advance your career, improve workplace performance, or prepare for new responsibilities, this course provides valuable knowledge and practical insights to support your professional growth.

Our courses are led by top-notch international instructors. They’re not just academically qualified—they’ve also got years of real-world experience. They bring practical insights and deep knowledge to every session, making your learning experience truly valuable!

Yes. Participants who successfully complete the Industrial Cyber Security and AI-Enabled Defence training course will receive a Coventry Academy Certificate of Completion, recognising their commitment to professional development and continuous learning. This certificate serves as formal evidence of participation and achievement and can support career progression, professional credibility, and ongoing development objectives. Where applicable, details regarding professional development credits or accreditation will be provided within the course information.

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