Introduction:

Securing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) focuses on protecting advanced transport networks that integrate technology for efficient traffic management, communication, and safety. This field addresses cybersecurity challenges in connected vehicles, traffic control systems, and data exchanges to prevent disruptions and ensure reliability. This training program equips participants with the knowledge and strategies to safeguard ITS infrastructure from evolving cyber threats and enhance operational resilience.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

Identify and describe key cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
Conduct an ITS cybersecurity risk assessment and develop effective mitigation strategies.
Develop an incident response plan and monitoring system for ITS.
Evaluate current and future defensive strategies to protect ITS infrastructure.
Explore and use key ITS and cybersecurity standards.

Targeted Audience:

Project Managers in transportation systems.
Technology Engineers, CTOs, and CIOs.
Strategic Development Personnel in transportation.
IT and Cybersecurity Professionals.
Transport Operators, Engineers, and Managers.
Consultants in ITS and Cybersecurity.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

ITS Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

How to conduct cybersecurity risk assessments for ITS.
Identifying and understanding the challenges in ITS cybersecurity.
Approaches for protecting ITS from cyber threats.
Cybersecurity protection frameworks, such as NIST and others.
Key activities for implementing cybersecurity controls to safeguard ITS.

Unit 2:

Cybersecurity & The Intelligent Transportation (ITS) System Environment:

Frameworks for how cyber-attacks occur in the ITS environment.
Exploring industries impacted by cyber threats in ITS.
Overview of the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) environment.
The role of autonomous vehicles in ITS cybersecurity.
The architecture of ITS and its cybersecurity needs.

Unit 3:

ITS Monitoring and Incident Response:

How to perform penetration testing for ITS to identify vulnerabilities.
Techniques for setting up cybersecurity monitoring systems for ITS.
How to manage cybersecurity events.
Frameworks for developing an incident response plan for ITS cybersecurity breaches.

Unit 4:

ITS & Cybersecurity Standards:

Overview of ITS and cybersecurity standards.
Methods of conducting a gap analysis to identify security weaknesses.
Key activities for developing a plan of action for enhancing ITS security.
Exploring innovative approaches to ITS cybersecurity using AI and blockchain.
Tools for evaluating the evolving landscape of ITS and cybersecurity standards.

Unit 5:

ITS Models, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity Threats & Vulnerabilities:

Overview of cybersecurity challenges within ITS.
Different ITS models and operator considerations.
Techniques for examining the infrastructure of ITS and communication systems.
Importance of managing data within ITS, including sharing and governance.
Methods of identifying threats and vulnerabilities in ITS infrastructure.