Training on Industrial Cybersecurity Management for Energy, Oil and Gas Sector Projects

Energy, oil, and gas projects increasingly depend on digital technologies, including Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), cloud computing, edge computing, and artificial intelligence (AI). While these technologies improve operational efficiency and project delivery, they also expose critical infrastructure to sophisticated cyber threats such as ransomware, advanced persistent threats (APTs), supply chain attacks, insider threats, and attacks targeting operational technology (OT). Cybersecurity must therefore be integrated throughout the entire project lifecycle, from feasibility and engineering design to construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to manage industrial cybersecurity throughout energy, oil, and gas projects. Participants learn how to identify cyber risks, secure industrial automation systems, implement cybersecurity-by-design principles, protect OT and IT environments, strengthen cyber resilience, and establish governance frameworks aligned with international standards. The course also covers cybersecurity risk assessments, network architecture, secure system integration, vendor risk management, incident response, business continuity, and compliance with globally recognized industrial cybersecurity frameworks.

Using industry best practices and technologies such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001, MITRE ATT&CK for ICS, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, and industrial network monitoring solutions, participants gain hands-on experience through risk assessments, architecture design, cyber incident simulations, and real-world project case studies. By the end of the course, participants will be able to design, implement, and manage cybersecurity programs that protect critical energy infrastructure while supporting safe, reliable, and resilient project delivery.

Duration

10 Days

Who Should Attend

• Project Managers
• Project Engineers
• Cybersecurity Managers
• Information Security Managers
• OT Security Engineers
• Industrial Control System (ICS) Engineers
• SCADA Engineers
• Instrumentation and Control Engineers
• Electrical Engineers
• Automation Engineers
• Digital Transformation Managers
• Information Technology Managers
• Operations Managers
• Plant Managers
• Asset Integrity Engineers
• HSE Managers
• Risk Managers
• Compliance Officers
• EPC Contractors
• Engineering Consultants

Individual Impact

• Integrate cybersecurity into project planning and execution.
• Assess vulnerabilities across industrial environments.
• Strengthen expertise in OT and industrial security.
• Improve cyber risk management capabilities.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives for critical infrastructure projects.

Organizational Impact

• Improved protection of critical infrastructure.
• Reduced cybersecurity risks during project delivery.
• Enhanced resilience against cyber threats.
• Better compliance with international standards.
• Stronger governance of OT and IT environments.
• Improved contractor and supplier cybersecurity oversight.
• Reduced operational downtime caused by cyber incidents.
• Greater stakeholder confidence in project security.
• More secure digital transformation initiatives.

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

• Understand industrial cybersecurity principles for energy sector projects.
• Identify cyber risks across the project lifecycle.
• Apply cybersecurity-by-design in engineering and project delivery.
• Secure SCADA, DCS, ICS, PLC, and IIoT environments.
• Develop OT cybersecurity architectures.
• Implement cyber risk management and governance frameworks.
• Design incident response and cyber resilience strategies.
• Manage cybersecurity requirements for contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with international cybersecurity standards.
• Develop industrial cybersecurity management plans for energy projects.

Module 1: Industrial Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Topics

• Principles of Industrial Cybersecurity
• Cyber Threat Landscape for Energy Infrastructure
• IT, OT, and IIoT Convergence
• Critical Infrastructure Protection

Practical Exercise: Assess the cybersecurity posture of an energy project.

Case Study: Cybersecurity failures affecting critical energy infrastructure.

Module 2: Cybersecurity Throughout the Project Lifecycle

Topics

• Cybersecurity-by-Design
• Security Requirements Engineering
• Secure Procurement and Vendor Selection
• Cybersecurity During Construction and Commissioning

Practical Exercise: Integrate cybersecurity requirements into a project execution plan.

Case Study: Embedding cybersecurity into a refinery expansion project.

Module 3: Securing Industrial Control Systems

Topics

• SCADA Security
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Industrial Communication Protocols

Practical Exercise: Identify vulnerabilities within an industrial control system architecture.

Case Study: Securing automation systems in an LNG processing facility.

Module 4: OT Network Architecture and Secure System Integration

Topics

• Network Segmentation
• Secure Remote Access
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Practical Exercise: Design a secure OT network architecture.

Case Study: Implementing secure network segmentation in a pipeline operation.

Module 5: Cyber Risk Assessment and Governance

Topics

• Cyber Risk Assessment Methodologies
• Governance Frameworks
• Asset Inventory and Classification
• Security Policies and Standards

Practical Exercise: Conduct an industrial cyber risk assessment.

Case Study: Enterprise cyber governance for an integrated energy company.

Module 6: Supply Chain and Third-Party Cybersecurity

Topics

• Vendor Risk Management
• Contractor Cybersecurity Requirements
• Software Supply Chain Security
• Third-Party Security Assessments

Practical Exercise: Develop cybersecurity requirements for EPC contractors.

Case Study: Managing cyber risks across a global supply chain.

Module 7: Threat Detection and Incident Response

Topics

• Security Operations Centers (SOC)
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• Threat Intelligence
• Incident Response Planning

Practical Exercise: Respond to a simulated cyberattack on an operational facility.

Case Study: Coordinated response to a ransomware attack affecting pipeline operations.

Module 8: Compliance, Standards, and Regulatory Requirements

Topics

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• IEC 62443
• ISO/IEC 27001
• National Critical Infrastructure Regulations

Practical Exercise: Perform a cybersecurity compliance assessment.

Case Study: Achieving regulatory compliance for an offshore production facility.

Module 9: Cyber Resilience and Business Continuity

Topics

• Disaster Recovery Planning
• Business Continuity Management
• Backup and Recovery Strategies
• Cyber Resilience Metrics

Practical Exercise: Develop a cyber resilience strategy for a major energy project.

Case Study: Restoring operations following a cyber incident.

Module 10: Capstone Project and Emerging Technologies

Topics

• Enterprise Cybersecurity Roadmaps
• AI for Industrial Cybersecurity
• Edge Computing Security
• Future Trends in Critical Infrastructure Protection

Practical Exercise: Develop and present a comprehensive industrial cybersecurity management plan for an energy, oil, or gas project.

Case Study: Cybersecurity transformation for a multinational oil and gas development project.