Training on Integrated Functional Safety and Cybersecurity
Master integrated FuSa-cybersecurity frameworks with practical lessons from automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Advanced
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
As industrial, automotive, and critical infrastructure systems become increasingly interconnected, the relationship between functional safety and cybersecurity has become more important than ever. Failures in either area can result in severe operational disruptions, safety critical incidents, financial losses, and cyberattacks on essential systems.
This course equips participants with a comprehensive understanding of how to integrate Functional Safety (FuSa) principles with effective cybersecurity strategies to protect safety and security critical environments. Drawing on international standards such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and IEC 62443, the training explores practical frameworks, risk management approaches, compliance requirements, and best practices for designing, assessing, and managing resilient systems across their entire lifecycle.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Safety engineers and managers
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Cybersecurity professionals in industrial or safety-critical domains
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Automotive, aerospace, rail, and industrial system engineers
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Compliance, risk, and quality managers
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Project managers overseeing safety-critical or connected systems
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Explain the relationship between functional safety and cybersecurity in connected systems.
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Apply ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and IEC 62443 principles in integrated safety and security contexts.
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Conduct joint risk assessments for safety and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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Design architectures that address both safety hazards and cyber threats.
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Implement lifecycle approaches for monitoring, compliance, and continuous improvement.
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Evaluate case studies of integrated safety-security incidents and best practices.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of Functional Safety and Cybersecurity
- Core principles of Functional Safety (FuSa) and cybersecurity in industrial and automotive systems
- Impact of digital connectivity and intelligent systems on safety critical operations
- Regulatory and industry drivers shaping safety and cybersecurity integration
- Case Study: Stuxnet cyberattack vs. Toyota unintended acceleration incidents lessons from security and safety failures
- Practical: Identify safety and cybersecurity risks within interconnected systems
Module 2: Standards, Frameworks, and Compliance Integration
- Overview of ISO 26262, IEC 61508, IEC 62443, and ISO/SAE 21434
- Aligning functional safety and cybersecurity compliance requirements
- Integration opportunities for streamlined governance and operational efficiency
- Case Study: Automotive and industrial organizations implementing integrated compliance frameworks
- Practical: Map functional safety and cybersecurity standards within a sample operational environment
Module 3: Risk Assessment and Threat Modeling
- Applying hazard analysis techniques including HAZOP and FMEA
- Using cybersecurity threat modeling methods such as STRIDE and DREAD
- Developing integrated safety and security risk assessment approaches
- Case Study: Colonial Pipeline cyberattack and rail safety assessment failures
- Practical: Conduct a combined safety and cybersecurity risk assessment exercise
Module 4: Designing Secure and Safe Systems
- Principles of safe by design and secure by design engineering
- Comparing fail safe and fail secure strategies in critical systems
- Using redundancy, segmentation, and resilience engineering to improve system reliability
- Case Study: Tesla Autopilot incidents and Siemens industrial controller redesign initiatives
- Practical: Design a resilient system architecture incorporating safety and cybersecurity controls
Module 5: Lifecycle Governance and Continuous Improvement
- Governance frameworks for integrated FuSa and cybersecurity management
- Monitoring, auditing, incident response, and continuous compliance practices
- Managing certification, compliance, and operational resilience across system lifecycles
- Case Study: Boeing 737 MAX failures and medical device cybersecurity governance practices
- Practical: Capstone exercise: Develop an integrated functional safety and cybersecurity governance framework
Where the change lands
Organization Impact
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Enhanced resilience of safety-critical systems against cyber threats
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Compliance with global functional safety and cybersecurity standards
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Reduced risk of operational downtime, liability, and reputational damage
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Improved integration of safety, security, and compliance teams
Individual Impact
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Ability to design and implement integrated FuSa-cybersecurity frameworks
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Skills to evaluate and mitigate risks in safety- and security-critical environments
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Professional growth in high-demand safety and cybersecurity fields
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Confidence in aligning safety, security, and compliance requirements
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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