Introduction

In today’s interconnected and high-risk environment, safeguarding critical infrastructure is a top priority for national security, economic stability, and public safety. The Critical Infrastructure Protection Training Course is a comprehensive, high-level program designed to equip professionals with the tools, knowledge, and strategies needed to prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from threats targeting essential systems and assets. These include energy, water, transportation, healthcare, finance, communication networks, and other vital sectors that support societal functions and continuity.

This training empowers participants to assess vulnerabilities, identify interdependencies, strengthen resilience, and implement both physical and cyber protection strategies. Through real-world scenarios, global standards, and risk management frameworks, learners will gain expertise in protecting infrastructure from natural disasters, terrorism, sabotage, and emerging cyber threats. With a strong focus on proactive planning, public-private cooperation, and integrated response systems, this course strengthens national and organizational capacity to ensure that critical infrastructure remains operational under all circumstances.

Target Audience

• Security and emergency management professionals
• Infrastructure and facility protection officers
• Government officials responsible for critical sectors
• Risk, safety, and continuity managers
• Homeland security and counterterrorism personnel
• Cybersecurity and information protection experts
• Utility and transport infrastructure supervisors
• Public-private infrastructure coordination teams

Course Objectives

• Understand the concept, scope, and strategic importance of critical infrastructure protection
• Identify and categorize critical assets across key infrastructure sectors
• Analyze physical, operational, and cyber vulnerabilities to infrastructure
• Conduct risk assessments and threat analysis for infrastructure systems
• Develop resilience and protection strategies aligned with global standards
• Strengthen interagency coordination and multi-sector collaboration
• Enhance physical and technological security for key infrastructure
• Plan and execute incident response and recovery operations
• Integrate business continuity and emergency preparedness planning
• Address emerging threats, including cyberattacks and insider risks
• Promote public-private partnerships for infrastructure resilience

Duration

5 Days

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Critical Infrastructure and Protection Frameworks

• Definitions, sectors, and categories of critical infrastructure
• The role of CIP in national security and economic stability
• International standards and protection frameworks
• Infrastructure interdependencies and cascading effects
• Legal, regulatory, and policy considerations

Module 2: Threat and Risk Assessment for Infrastructure Systems

• Types of threats: natural, manmade, technological
• Identifying vulnerabilities in physical and digital assets
• Consequence analysis and risk prioritization
• Threat intelligence and early warning systems
• Tools and techniques for infrastructure risk mapping

Module 3: Physical Security and Access Control Measures

• Perimeter security and intrusion detection systems
• Access control technologies and credentialing
• Surveillance systems and command centers
• Security design principles for infrastructure facilities
• Integrating safety and operational protocols

Module 4: Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure

• Cyber risk landscape and key vulnerabilities
• ICS, SCADA, and OT system protection
• Cyber incident detection and response
• Role of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO)
• Managing supply chain and third-party risks

Module 5: Incident Response, Continuity, and Recovery Planning

• Crisis management and emergency response procedures
• Infrastructure-specific continuity of operations plans
• Redundancy, failover systems, and recovery timelines
• Coordination with emergency services and authorities
• Conducting drills and tabletop exercises

Module 6: Interagency and Public-Private Coordination

• Stakeholder roles and coordination structures
• Information sharing and joint response protocols
• Regional and national coordination bodies
• Collaborative investment in resilience strategies
• Building trust between government and private operators

Module 7: Emerging Threats and Future-Proofing Infrastructure

• Insider threats and advanced persistent threats (APTs)
• Climate change and infrastructure adaptation
• Smart infrastructure and IoT vulnerabilities
• Critical infrastructure in conflict zones
• Innovation and resilience in infrastructure design

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.