Mastering Cybersecurity Applied to Industrial Systems
The programme of the Advance Master® in Industrial Cybersecurity Management trains experts capable of protecting critical infrastructures, production lines, industrial networks, and equipment of the Future Industry.
Based on an active learning approach (case studies, simulations, capstone project, professional thesis), it combines fundamental knowledge, advanced technologies, and professional practices.
The programme leverages the DIWII platform (Digital Intelligence for Industry Worldwide Innovation), a unique demonstrator featuring cobots, robots, automated lines, IIoT, edge computing, supervision, private 5G… an ideal experimentation ground for industrial cybersecurity.
General Structure of the Programme
- 390 hours of instruction (45 ECTS)
- 6-month project / professional thesis (30 ECTS)
- 5 Major Teaching Blocks (GP)
- Projects and practical case studies
- 6-month company internship
- Professional Thesis
GP 1 — Bridging Module
Volume: 60 h – 7 ECTS
Objective
Harmonize the cohort’s skills and establish a common technical foundation.
Content
- Review of Networks, Protocols, Systems
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Introduction to Industrial Systems
- IT vs. OT Architecture
- Principles of System Hardening
This module ensures that each learner, regardless of their background (IT, electronics, industrial…), can effectively follow the rest of the programme.
GP 2 — Fundamentals
Volume: 72 h – 10 ECTS
Understand the key concepts of cybersecurity applied to industrial environments.
Content
- Essential Cybersecurity Concepts
- Threat Models (MITRE ATT&CK for ICS, etc.)
- Information Systems Security
- Industrial Risk Analysis
- Standards & Regulations (IEC 62443, ISO 2700x…)
- Cyber Governance & Strategy
GP 3 — System Protection
Volume: 90 h – 127 ECTS
Module dedicated to defense mechanisms and securing industrial infrastructures.
Content
- OT Security Architecture
- Securing Industrial Networks
- Firewalls, VPN, Segmentation, DMZ
- Securing Automation Systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS)
- IoT / IIoT Security
- Hardening Industrial Workstations
GP 4 — Detection, Attack Response, and Remediation
Volume: 48 h – 5 ECTS
Objective: detect, analyze, and respond to cyberattacks targeting industrial environments.
Content
- Detection Tools (IDS/IPS, SIEM, SOC)
- Incident Analysis
- Industrial Investigation and Forensics
- Incident Response & Business Continuity
- Attack Scenarios and Practical Exercises
GP 5 — Future Industry & Technological Evolutions
Volume: 66 h – 6 ECTS
Understand how technological evolutions transform cybersecurity risks and needs.
Content
- Technologies of the Future Industry
- Advanced Networks: Private 5G, LoRa, Industrial WiFi
- Edge computing & distributed architectures
- Monitoring, robotics, AMR, cobots
- Connected systems and interoperability
- New attack vectors
This module is strongly supported by the infrastructures of DIWII, which itself constitutes a full-fledged cyber case study.
Capstone Project
Volume: 54 h – 5 ECTS
Year-long group project.
Objectives
- Mobilize acquired technical and methodological skills,
- Analyze a real case from the DIWII environment or a partner company,
- Propose an OT/IT security strategy,
- Present the conclusions to a professional jury.
Project & Professional Thesis
Duration: 6 months – 30 ECTS
The professional thesis is central to professional development:
- Conducting a real project within a company
- Analysis of an industrial cybersecurity problem
- Proposal and implementation of solutions
- Writing a structured report
- Defense before a jury composed of academics and industry professionals
Examples of possible topics:
- Analysis and securing of a SCADA architecture
- IEC 62443 compliance assessment of an industrial system
- Intrusion detection on an OT network
- Securing IIoT gateways
- Implementation of an industrial SOC
A field-oriented learning approach
- Case studies from real industrial attacks
- Practical exercises on DIWII
- Projects supervised by cyber and industrial experts
- Company immersion through work-study programs
- Operational approach focused on the concrete needs of organizations
Contact
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