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ALL CAREER STAGES  |  UK-SPEC: A,B,E  |  THREE DAYS  |  ONLINE  |  CPD: 21 HOURS  |  COST: FROM £499

Foundations and practice in OT cyber security training course

19, 20, 21 May 2026 - Register your interest

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.

Expert trainers

Cevn Vibert, Vibert Ltd

 
A Global Consultant in Compliance and Industrial Cyber Security, a Board Advisor, Chair and Speaker with over 30 years in Industry, managing solutions and teams in a wide range of markets and industries.
 
Founding Chair of the InstMC Cyber Group. Founding member of the UK Cyber Alliance forming the UK Cyber Council.
 
A Chartered Engineer and Chartered IT Professional. Technical Lead on global security enhancement projects. Cevn created and managed the UK Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Facility, and the TRUST Security Explorer Facility for Thales.
 
He has been part of successful projects with EDF, Sellafield, Infineum, National Grid, BP, KOC, Network Rail, Thames Water, Dwr Cymru, Welsh Water, London Underground, Jordans Ryvita, Ginsters, Shell, Ford and many more global companies. 
 
Recently founded the NIS Regulations Compliance programme with OFGEM, the UK Energy Regulator as Principal Cyber Assurance Manager in the Competent Authority.

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.

Key learning objectives
  • 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.

Course registration and pricing

Early bird tickets

(until 24 February 2026)

Member - £1699
Non-member - £1799   
Student - £495

Register your interest

Complete the form to register your interest
Group bookings

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.
Terms and conditions

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.

By attending this event, you’re helping to support the IET’s charitable mission, helping to inspire, inform and influence the global engineering and technology community, to engineer a better world.