Cybersecurity in the Energy Sector

Module 1 - Anatomy and examples of cyberattacks on industrial control systems (ICS) and critical infrastructures (CI)

• Existing and potential attack vectors and sequences
• Examples of performed attacks on ICSs and Cis

Module 2 - Introduction to IT security management systems (ISMS) for CI

• Regulatory frameworks and standards for IT Security
• Definition, requirements and structure of ISMS
• ISMS for the energy sector                                                             

Module 3 - Decentralised energy systems security

• Legal regulations for smart metering systems in the EU & extracting Information from Smart Meter Data
• Secure Data Communication for Decentralized Energy Systems
• Privacy, Pseudonymization and Anonymization                

Module 4 - Security awareness and human factor in the context of critical infrastructure

• Presentation of risks in daily business
• Best practices for prevention and risk minimisation
• Build a security awareness programme within your CI organisation
• Security checklist for participants

This course will empower you to:

• Evaluate IT and OT risks and vulnerabilities in your system
• Understand the legal frameworks in the context of the energy sector
• Get to grips with privacy concerns and needs of your customers
• Explore the full spectrum of cybersecurity counter-measures including anonymisation of data