C04-1. Cybersecurity Course for Operational Technology (OT) Applied to the Railway Sector

Analyze the key principles of cybersecurity and the associated requirements for operations and maintenance in the railway sector.
*Special and reduced pricing for CCI members.
Online

4 live sessions

Dates

November 10, 12, 17, and 19, 2026

Duration: 16 hours

From 15:00h a 19:00h CET

Exercises

Practical and downloadable

15

Seats

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Analyze the key cybersecurity principles and associated requirements for digitalization projects in OT environments within the railway sector.

What will you gain from this course?

The railway sector is critical to the normal functioning of modern society. Cybersecurity attacks are frequent and increasingly sophisticated. Through this course, participants will discover and explore the methodologies required to assess, implement, and enhance cybersecurity maturity in the railway sector.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in industrial cybersecurity and the technologies applied to Operational Technology (OT), with a specific focus on the railway industry.

It offers an in-depth approach covering key cybersecurity aspects across the sector, including a broad introduction to railway automation and control systems and their cybersecurity risks, as well as an analysis of cybersecurity throughout the lifecycle of a railway automation project. Participants will learn how to apply cybersecurity measures at each project phase, perform cybersecurity assessments and risk evaluations, and implement best practices to minimize the impact of potential cyberattacks, which can often have severe—and even irreversible—consequences.

Learning from this training

  • Introduction to Industrial Cybersecurity in the railway sector.
  • Cybersecurity concepts for Operational Technology (OT) in the railway sector.
  • Key cybersecurity standards for the railway industry.
  • Overview of industrial and railway control systems.
  • Hands-on use case with CiberPlan.
  • Safety, cybersecurity, and standards.
  • Cybersecurity throughout the lifecycle of an industrial automation project, with a focus on the early stages, prioritizing secure-by-design principles and standards-based requirements engineering.
  • OT cybersecurity assessment and diagnosis.
  • Cybersecurity risk assessment and management in railway projects.
  • Hands-on exercise: Zones and conduits using RECIN.
  • Cybersecurity in railway software.
More than 1.500 professionals trained
Special prices for CCI members
CCI Certificate of Participation and Green Level Professional Credential
Delivery of valuable CCI publications

Who is it for?

This course is designed for professionals in industrial automation, instrumentation and control, as well as ICT and information security professionals working in the railway sector.

*To get the most out of this course, participants are recommended to have a basic understanding of Industrial Cybersecurity.

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Course teaching team

Omar Benjumea

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Frequently asked questions

  • We consider it essential for students to have a basic understanding of industrial environments, including aspects of automation and industrial communications, ideal for this multidisciplinary course.

    To facilitate this foundation, before the course begins, CCI will provide access to a virtual and dynamic educational resource. This material aims to give students a solid grasp of these fundamental concepts.

    Our ongoing goal is to ensure the highest success for our students and participants.

    • The need for training in this field is driven by the urgent demand within the industry for professionals specialized in cybersecurity for the railway sector. These experts must be able to identify technological risks that may affect communications and industrial automation systems across railway environments.

  • Module 1 – Introduction to Railway Automation and Control Systems and Their Cybersecurity Risks

    1. Introduction
    2. Fundamentals of Industrial Systems
    3. Introduction to Railway Systems
    4. Communication Architectures and Protocols
    5. Overview of Industrial and Railway Control Systems
    6. Use Case: CiberPlan
    7. Safety, Cybersecurity, and Standards
    8. Conclusions

    Module 2 – Cybersecurity Throughout the Lifecycle of a Railway Automation Project

    1. Introduction
    2. Stages of the Railway Project Lifecycle
    3. OT Cybersecurity Assessment and Diagnosis
    4. Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Management in Railway Projects
    5. Secure Design Principles
    6. Cybersecurity Requirements for Railway Projects
    7. Hands-on Exercise: RECIN – Zones and Conduits
    8. Cybersecurity in Railway Software
    9. Conclusions and Closing Session
  • From 15:00h to 19:00h (CET – Central Europe Time)

  • Each participant will receive an individual-use copy of the following materials:

    • CCI Publication: Best Practices for OT Cybersecurity Assessments in Industrial Environments
    • CCI Publication: Cybersecurity Throughout the Lifecycle of an Industrial Automation Project
    • CCI Publication: Cybersecurity Throughout the Lifecycle of an Industrial Digitalization Project
    • CCI Publication: ICSMS Guide for Implementing an Industrial Cybersecurity Management System
    • The presentation materials used during the course
    • Practical exercises and case studies
  • The training modality developed for this course is synchronous online (accessible from any location with a stable internet connection).

    Sessions are always live through the videoconferencing system provided by the CCI School.

    These sessions will be recorded and available for later viewing by the student for a limited time.

  • All training material offered during the course (session recordings, dossiers, etc.) will be available to the student for a period of 1 calendar month.

    During this time, the student can freely access the material remotely.

  • Upon completion of the training and after meeting the necessary requirements, the student will receive a certificate from the school. This certificate attests to your attendance, participation, and fulfillment of the training requirements.

    *CCI School is an internationally recognized organization whose training, experience, faculty, and professionalism are accredited.

    Along with the certificate, you will receive the Green Professional Credential (which is obtained through the knowledge acquired during the training) from our CCI Industrial Cybersecurity Commitment Recognition Program.

  • Payment is one-time. To access the training and reserve a spot, the student must make the full payment via credit/debit card.

    If, due to special circumstances, the only possible way is through bank transfer, please email us at escuela@cci-es.org, and we will handle the request personally.

Prices and enrollment conditions

This course offers personalized pricing for members of the CCI ecosystem. Conditions allow exclusive benefits and price reductions for training at the School.

  • Non-CCI Member: €1,400
  • Basic Member: €1,260
  • Professional Member: €1,190
  • Enterprise Member: €1,190
  • Platforms Member: €1,120
  • Subscription Member: €1,050

Prices exclude VAT or taxes.