ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | THREE DAYS | ONLINE | CPD: 21 HOURS | COST: FROM £499
Foundations and Practice in OT Cyber Security
About the technical training course
This comprehensive course provides a foundational understanding of Operational Technology (OT) Security and Resilience, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to navigate the evolving threat landscape across multiple sectors.
Designed for professionals at all levels, the course covers a broad spectrum of topics including sector-specific challenges, threat identification, lifecycle integration, and cyber management.
Participants will explore holistic security and resilience strategies, conduct risk assessments, and examine compliance requirements and supply chain considerations.
Cevn Vibert, Ofgem
Cevn is a global consultant in Industrial Cyber Physical Security with over 20 years of experience across diverse sectors. Chair of the InstMC Cyber Group and contributor to the UK Cyber Council project.
A chartered IT professional and fellow of the BCS, with a strong track record leading major security initiatives for organisations like EDF, National Grid, BP, and Network Rail.
Currently Senior Cyber Assurance Manager at Ofgem, the UK energy regulator, as Senior Cyber Assurance Manager.
Alzbeta Helienek, WSP
With over 25 years of professional experience, as a Cyber Security Capability Lead and Technical Director at WSP, Alzbeta delivers innovative and effective solutions for complex and critical transport systems.
As a certified professional in the Application of ISA-62443, and CISSP, she has the expertise and skills to ensure the security and resilience of cyber-physical systems across various industries such as road, rail, energy, smart cities and aviation.
- Understand the foundational principles of Operational Technology (OT) security and resilience across multiple sectors.
- Identify and assess sector-specific threats and vulnerabilities within OT environments.
- Explore the integration of cybersecurity across the OT system lifecycle, including design, deployment, and maintenance.
- Develop strategies for holistic security and resilience, incorporating risk assessments, compliance, and supply chain considerations.
- Gain familiarity with key frameworks, standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to OT cybersecurity.
- Learn best practices in disaster recovery (DR), business continuity (BC), and incident/change management.
- Apply practical knowledge through interactive elements such as quizzes, scenarios, and gamified exercises.
- Strengthen communication and collaboration skills through team-based activities and cross-functional discussions.
- Build confidence in advising on OT security improvements and resilience planning within your organisation.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for both technical and non-technical audiences, including:
- Engineers at all levels seeking to strengthen their understanding of OT security and resilience.
- IT professionals transitioning into Operational Technology roles.
- OT specialists looking for structured guidance on Security best practices.
- Managers and decision-makers who need a comprehensive overview of security and resilience across technical and operational domains.
- Compliance officers responsible for regulatory alignment and risk mitigation.
- Corporate trainers aiming to embed security and resilience strategies within their organisations.
Early bird tickets
(until 24 February 2026)
Member - £1699
Non-member - £1799
Student - £495
Register your interest
The following discount codes are for member and non-member delegate registration only, and not applicable to student bookings.
- 3 to 5 discount code: To be confirmed
- 6 plus discount code: To be confirmed
Please note that payment must be made in full, and we do not accept AMEX when registering online.
If you need to pay for your group by proforma invoice, please contact events@theiet.org.
All prices are per person. If you require a proforma invoice before booking and/or wish to pay via purchase order, please contact us: events@theiet.org. We regret that we cannot accept AMEX for online payments.
*All students must provide a copy of their student pass or letter of enrolment from their college or University.
Once registered please email your documentation to events@theiet.org along with your booking confirmation number.
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