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IoT and Operational Technology Security for Industrial Sites

As South African mines, factories and utilities connect plant equipment and sensors to their networks, they expose control systems that were never designed to be online. This course helps engineering and IT teams understand the distinct security challenges of operational technology and connected devices. Delegates learn how to segment, monitor and protect these environments without disrupting production.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain how operational technology differs from traditional IT security.
  • Identify the risks introduced by connected sensors and industrial control systems.
  • Segment operational networks to contain the spread of an attack.
  • Apply monitoring suited to environments where uptime is critical.
  • Manage vendor and remote access to plant systems safely.
  • Build a security improvement plan that protects production continuity.

Course outline

  1. 01Operational Technology Versus IT Security
  2. 02Risks of Connected Industrial Devices
  3. 03Understanding Industrial Control Systems
  4. 04Network Segmentation for Plant Environments
  5. 05Monitoring Without Disrupting Uptime
  6. 06Managing Vendor and Remote Access
  7. 07Incident Response in Production Settings
  8. 08Building an OT Security Roadmap

Who should attend

Control systems engineers, plant IT staff, maintenance managers and security teams responsible for industrial environments.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Durban3R13,000
24 to 26 Aug 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
7 to 9 Sep 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Dubai3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Lagos3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Harare3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Pretoria3R13,000
26 to 28 Oct 2026Cape Town3R13,000
9 to 11 Nov 2026Online3US$900
16 to 18 Nov 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Cairo3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Accra3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Kigali3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Nairobi3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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