We are delighted to introduce the Executive Certificate Program in Cybersecurity for Railways and Smart Transportation Systems — a prestigious 6-month program jointly offered by IIT Madras Pravartak, FISST, and Zenith Railway Academy.
This specialized 102-hour, 34-session live online program is designed to equip railway and metro professionals with the latest cybersecurity knowledge and hands-on skills to protect modern railway networks and smart transportation systems.

Program Highlights
• Joint certification from IIT Madras Pravartak & Zenith Railway Academy
• Live interactive sessions by IIT faculty and industry experts
• Cyber Range Simulation Lab (Cyber Bay) for real-world attack and defense training
• Focus on global standards – EN 50701, IEC 62443, NIS2, TSA directives
• Career Assistance with resume support, interview prep & placement guidance

Program Curriculum Overview
Module 1: Foundation in IT/OT and Cybersecurity (10 Sessions)
• Introduction to Rail Cybersecurity
• Fundamentals of IT & OT Systems
• Network Security Basics
• Cryptography & Secure Communications
• Cyber Law, Compliance, and Governance
• Physical & Infrastructure Security
• Rail Communication Protocols (GSM-R, LTE-R, CBTC, ETCS Level 2/3)
• Risk Management Fundamentals
• Cloud, IoT & Mobile Security
• Introduction to Digital Forensics
Module 2: Rail-Centric Cybersecurity Scenarios (12 Sessions)
• Signaling & Control Systems Cyber Risks
• Passenger Systems, Ticketing & WiFi Security
• Incident Response in Rail Operations
• Freight & Cargo Cybersecurity
• Application Security in Rail
• Dark Web, Ransomware & Supply Chain Attacks
• Global Case Studies of Rail Cyberattacks
• Regulatory Standards in Rail Cybersecurity
• Cyber Risk Insurance
• Preparing for Cyber Audits
• Cybersecurity Policy Design
• AI & ML Applications in Rail Cybersecurity
Module 3: Hands-On Labs, Simulations & Capstone (12 Sessions)
• Cyber Range Simulation
• Secure Rail Network Architecture Lab
• Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing Lab
• Digital Forensics & Log Analysis Lab
• Application Security Testing
• WiFi & Mobile Security Tools
• OT Protocol Analysis & IDS Deployment
• Threat Modeling with MITRE ATT&CK
• SOC Simulation & Dashboard Configuration
• Capstone Project & Presentation

Who Should Attend
• Professionals working in Signaling, RAMS, Safety, Telecom, IT/OT Systems, and Rolling Stock
• Engineers aiming to transition into Rail Cybersecurity roles

Program Fee
Registration Fee : 3000 INR / 60 USD
Course fee : 1 lakh INR + GST – 1,18,000 INR / 2100 USD (You can pay in 3 installments)
Duration: 6 Months | Live Online
Offered by: IIT Madras Pravartak, FISST & Zenith Railway Academy
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Further contacts:
Email: jayatu@railwayacademy.org
Call/WhatsApp: +91 7980846563