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Securing Railway Operational Technology: Cybersecurity Standards and Practice
As railway systems become increasingly connected and digitised, protecting operational technology from cyber threats has become a critical priority. This immersive 5-day training programme provides professionals with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity as it applies to railway operational technology, grounded in the emerging railway-specific standard IEC 63452 (based on TS 50701) alongside established frameworks including IEC 62443 and ISO/IEC 27001.
From foundational cybersecurity concepts and the railway threat landscape through to detailed risk assessment, zone modelling, and secure device development, this course gives participants the tools to assess risks, apply countermeasures, and integrate cybersecurity with safety assurance across the full lifecycle of railway assets and systems. Supported by in-depth case studies — including legacy rolling stock, signalling systems, and the development of comprehensive security programmes — participants will gain practical, standards-based knowledge they can apply immediately.
Why This Course Is Important
Railway operational technology networks are increasingly exposed to cyber threats due to growing connectivity, complex supplier ecosystems, and the prevalence of legacy infrastructure that was never designed with cybersecurity in mind. Without a structured, standards-based approach, organisations face heightened risks of service disruption, safety compromise, and regulatory non-compliance.
IEC 63452 now provides a railway-specific cybersecurity framework that must be understood alongside established standards such as IEC 62443 and ISO/IEC 27001. This course equips professionals with the knowledge to apply these standards in practice, bridging the gap between cybersecurity and safety-critical engineering to deliver resilient, compliant, and future-ready railway systems. The course content is mapped to recognised industry competencies and evidence frameworks for railway safety roles.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals involved in the security, safety, operation, and oversight of railway systems, including:
- Railway engineers and infrastructure designers
- Cybersecurity professionals specialising in transport or operational technology
- Railway safety assessors and compliance officers
- Railway business leaders and operational managers
- Railway inspectors and legislators
- Resilience and risk management specialists in rail
What You Will Learn
Participants will gain practical knowledge and competencies for:
- Understanding the cybersecurity threat landscape and its specific impact on railway operational technology
- Applying key standards and frameworks including IEC 63452, IEC 62443, and ISO/IEC 27001 to railway systems
- Conducting detailed risk assessments and defining cybersecurity requirements for both legacy and new railway assets
- Understanding zone models and cybersecurity assurance within system acceptance processes
- Integrating cybersecurity requirements within the railway RAMS framework for holistic compliance and resilience
- Applying current standards to the development of secure signalling systems such as ERTMS
- Addressing the unique challenges of securing legacy rolling stock and infrastructure
- Establishing comprehensive cybersecurity programmes across railway organisations
- Using AI tools to assess cybersecurity standards compliance
- Developing secure railway devices using best-practice design and development principles










