Course overview.
This course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on, practical exercises to provide a comprehensive understanding of cyber security for national infrastructure. Participants will explore real-world cyber threat scenarios, incident response planning, and risk mitigation strategies. By the end of the course, learners will be able to anticipate potential cyber attacks, strengthen organisational defences, and coordinate rapid, effective responses, ensuring the continuity and security of essential services.
Who it's for.
This course is designed for cyber security professionals, IT managers, critical infrastructure operators, government officials, and anyone responsible for safeguarding national assets. It is also ideal for individuals seeking to expand their understanding of cyber threats, enhance risk management capabilities, and develop practical skills in defending critical systems.
What you'll learn.
Module 1: Cyber Security Fundamentals for Critical Infrastructure
This module introduces the core concepts of cyber security as they apply to national infrastructure. Participants will learn about common threats, including malware, ransomware, and advanced persistent threats, and how these can impact essential services. The module also covers risk assessment, security frameworks, and regulatory compliance, providing a solid foundation for protecting critical systems.
Module 2: Protection and Mitigation Strategies
In this module, participants will explore practical measures to safeguard infrastructure assets. Topics include network defence, access management, encryption, system hardening, and monitoring. Learners will also examine strategies for mitigating human error and insider threats, ensuring that all layers of infrastructure security are addressed.
Module 3: Incident Response and Recovery
The final module focuses on responding effectively to cyber incidents. Participants will develop incident response plans, conduct tabletop exercises, and simulate real-world cyber attacks to test their readiness. The module emphasises coordination with internal teams and external agencies, rapid decision-making, and restoring critical operations with minimal disruption.
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This course is fully fundable through ReACT+.
If you've been made redundant or are facing redundancy in Wales, the Welsh Government's ReACT+ scheme can fund up to £1,500 toward this course — plus childcare, travel and accommodation expenses. We'll handle the application.
Benefits of Attending This Course
Develop a deeper understanding of cyber security challenges affecting national and critical infrastructure. Learn how to identify risks, strengthen resilience and support effective protection strategies for essential services.
Ascent Training Wales · Bridgend.
Our conference room is purpose-built for effective training — bright, modern, and fully equipped for workshops, seminars and accredited sessions.
Llynfi Enterprise CentreHeol Ty Gwyn Industrial Estate
Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 0BQ
Protect Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Threats
Understand Infrastructure Risks
Learn how cyber threats impact critical infrastructure and explore the risks facing essential services and operational environments.
Improve Protection Strategies
Develop practical approaches to strengthen cyber resilience, reduce vulnerabilities and safeguard important systems and assets.
Support Organisational Resilience
Gain the knowledge needed to prepare for cyber incidents, improve response capabilities and protect critical operations.
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