Introduction

Energy organisations face growing cybersecurity challenges as industrial systems become more connected, data-driven, and dependent on digital technologies. Effective governance and risk management are essential to maintaining secure, reliable, and resilient operations across critical infrastructure environments.

Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) in the Energy Sector training course develops practical capabilities for strengthening cyber resilience, managing risk, and supporting compliance across critical energy operations.

This training course explores internationally recognised cybersecurity frameworks, governance principles, risk assessment methods, and compliance requirements relevant to industrial environments. Participants gain practical knowledge that supports stronger decision-making, improved oversight, and effective protection of operational technology and industrial control systems.

Key focus areas of this Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) in the Energy Sector training course include:

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) in the Energy Sector training course, participants will be able to:

Training Methodology

This training course uses expert-led instruction, interactive learning, group discussions, practical exercises, applied scenarios, and real-world examples. Participants develop practical skills and insights that enable the effective application of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance principles within energy sector operations.

Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) in the Energy Sector

Who Should Attend?

This Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) in the Energy Sector training course is designed for:

  • Cybersecurity Managers
  • Information Security Officers
  • OT Security Engineers
  • ICS and SCADA Engineers
  • Compliance Managers
  • Risk Managers
  • Energy Operations Managers
  • Power Plant Engineers
  • CIOs and CTOs
  • Cybersecurity Consultants

Course Outline

Day 1

Cybersecurity and The Energy Sector

  • Overview of Energy Cybersecurity
  • Differences between Governance and Management
  • Cybersecurity governance
  • Cybersecurity management
  • Cybersecurity risk and assessment
  • Safety Culture
Day 2

Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructures

  • Industrial Cybersecurity vs IT Cybersecurity
  • IACS: Industrial Automation and Control System
  • Cyber-physical systems and OT cybersecurity
  • Safety critical and Security critical infrastructures
  • Cybersecurity risk
  • TARA: Threat analysis and risk assessment
  • Cybersecurity countermeasures
Day 3

Cybersecurity Management Systems

  • Cybersecurity management systems (CSMS)
  • Cybersecurity frameworks
  • ISO/IEC 27001/2
  • NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF)
  • NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-53
  • COBIT 5
  • HITRUST Common Security Framework (CSF)
Day 4

IEC/ISA 62443 Cybersecurity Management System

  • Elements of the IEC/ISA 62443 CSMS
  • Risk analysis
  • Addressing risk with the IEC/ISA 62443 CSMS
  • Selected security countermeasures and implementation
  • Monitoring and improving the IEC/ISA 62443 CSMS
Day 5

Guidance On IEC/ISA 62443 CSMS

  • Guidance for developing the elements of a CSMS
  • Process to develop a CSMS
  • Apply the IEC/ISA CSMS
  • CSMS Audit Assessments
  • CSMS Self-assessment

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Energy infrastructure supports essential services and is increasingly reliant on interconnected operational technologies. Effective governance establishes accountability, oversight, and strategic direction for cybersecurity activities, helping organisations manage risks, strengthen resilience, and maintain operational continuity in complex industrial environments.

Participants explore leading frameworks and standards used across critical infrastructure sectors, including ISO/IEC 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, COBIT, HITRUST, and IEC/ISA 62443. The training course focuses on how these frameworks support governance, risk management, compliance, and operational resilience objectives.

The training course examines cybersecurity challenges unique to operational technology, industrial automation, and industrial control systems. Participants learn how governance structures, risk assessment methods, and security controls can be applied to protect critical operational environments from evolving cyber threats.

The training course is particularly valuable for cybersecurity professionals, compliance specialists, risk managers, OT security personnel, ICS engineers, and energy sector leaders responsible for protecting critical infrastructure. It also benefits consultants and technology executives involved in cybersecurity strategy and oversight.

Participants develop capabilities in cybersecurity governance, risk assessment, compliance management, audit readiness, security framework implementation, and operational resilience planning. They also gain practical knowledge for evaluating cyber risks and supporting secure industrial operations.

IEC/ISA 62443 provides a structured framework for managing cybersecurity within industrial automation and control systems. The Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) in the Energy Sector training course explains how organisations can use the framework to identify risks, implement appropriate controls, monitor performance, and continuously improve cybersecurity management practices.

GRC Academy training courses are delivered in leading international business destinations, including London, Amsterdam, and Dubai. Sessions are hosted in carefully selected four- and five-star business hotels with professional meeting facilities that support focused learning, interaction, comfort, and confidentiality.

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GRC Academy develops customised in-house training courses that address each organisation’s strategic priorities, operational environment, and workforce capability requirements. Our team works closely with clients to tailor the course content, learning outcomes, and practical emphasis.

These tailored courses are designed to strengthen organisational capability, improve team performance, and support measurable and sustainable outcomes. For customised in-house training enquiries, please contact the GRC Academy Customer Service team at [email protected]

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