Cyber-Physical & Critical Infrastructure Security Workshop by Tonex
Organizations today rely on interconnected cyber-physical systems and critical infrastructure to support energy, transportation, healthcare, and communication networks. This workshop provides participants with the expertise to identify, analyze, and mitigate threats targeting these vital systems.
It explores both the operational and technical layers of security, offering practical strategies for resilience and risk management. Cybersecurity plays a central role, as vulnerabilities in cyber-physical infrastructures can expose entire sectors to disruptions, data breaches, and cascading failures. By bridging knowledge across IT, OT, and physical domains, the program equips professionals to safeguard critical assets against evolving threats.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of cyber-physical system security
- Learn to evaluate risks and vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure
- Apply best practices for resilience and risk mitigation
- Gain skills in threat detection and response strategies
- Develop secure policies for cross-domain systems
- Strengthen defense strategies where cybersecurity directly impacts operational safety
Audience:
- Security engineers
- System architects
- Infrastructure managers
- IT and OT professionals
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Government and defense specialists
Course Modules:
Module 1: Foundations of Cyber-Physical Security
- Principles of cyber-physical systems
- Critical infrastructure interdependencies
- IT vs OT convergence challenges
- Threat landscape for industrial systems
- Risk analysis fundamentals
- Global regulatory frameworks
Module 2: Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
- Identifying infrastructure weak points
- Threat modeling techniques
- Vulnerability scanning approaches
- Assessing system dependencies
- Risk prioritization strategies
- Reporting and documentation standards
Module 3: Defense and Protection Strategies
- Network segmentation methods
- Secure architecture design
- Resilience engineering concepts
- Insider threat mitigation
- Access control policies
- Patch and update management
Module 4: Detection and Response Mechanisms
- Intrusion detection systems
- Incident response frameworks
- Forensics in critical infrastructure
- Threat intelligence integration
- Crisis communication strategies
- Business continuity planning
Module 5: Governance and Compliance
- National standards and policies
- Sector-specific compliance requirements
- Building cross-domain policies
- Security audits and assessments
- Legal and ethical considerations
- Ensuring continuous monitoring
Module 6: Emerging Trends and Future Challenges
- AI-driven threat detection
- Quantum-era risks for infrastructure
- Resilience in smart grids
- Securing autonomous transport systems
- Space-based infrastructure security
- Preparing for next-generation cyber-physical attacks
Join Tonex’s Cyber-Physical & Critical Infrastructure Security Workshop to gain critical expertise in protecting essential systems. Build the skills needed to safeguard national assets and ensure resilient, secure operations in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.