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Cybersecurity for Sustainable Systems

Protect sustainable digital infrastructure — from energy management systems to ESG data platforms

Organised by: Digital4Sustainability Consortium

Code / ECTS / EQF: CED / 2.5 ECTS / EQF 6

Language: English

Licence: Creative Commons 4.0 BY

Overview

This programme develops foundational cybersecurity competencies specifically tailored for protecting sustainable digital infrastructure, data systems, and IoT deployments. Learners apply security principles to energy management systems, sustainability monitoring platforms, and ESG data infrastructure whilst addressing unique vulnerabilities in sustainable technology implementations.

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Programme information

Delivery: Blended (online theory, practical sessions, self-study)
Duration: 62,5 hours (2.5 ECTS equivalent )
Access: Publicly available
Assessment: 
Capstone project or final exam

 

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What you will learn

  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals — CIA triad, threat landscape, tactics and techniques, cyber risk
  • Sustainable Systems Security — energy management, IoT and smart grid threats, ESG platform security frameworks
  • Data Protection & Compliance — access controls, encryption, GDPR alignment, audit trails and ESG governance

Target audience

  • Technical specialists and system administrators working with sustainable infrastructure
  • Sustainability consultants and IT security professionals
  • Professionals responsible for ESG data systems and compliance

Learning packs

Below you will find complete suite of learning materials, specifically designed to support both learners and trainers throughout the program. You can access each component by clicking the relevant links.

This is the official reference document that outlines the architecture of the entire upskilling curriculum. It serves as the “single source of truth” for the programme, detailing the modular structure, specific learning outcomes, official workload distribution (divided into face-to-face, self-study, and practical hours), and the final assessment guidelines.

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The main purpose of the handbook is to function as the central learning resource for learners. It presents the core theoretical content of the programme and provides all the necessary information, frameworks, and self-check exercises to support the achievement of the intended learning outcomes and the successful completion of the course.

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Designed specifically for trainers and facilitators, this comprehensive implementation pack operationalizes the curriculum. It bridges theory and practice through interactive Face-to-Face (F2F) sessions and hands-on Project-Based Learning (PBL) assignments.

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Each module includes one concluding Module Wrap-Up video (3–5 minutes) and presentation. Designed to be watched after completing the self-study and practical modules, these videos and presentations are tailored to consolidate key concepts, reinforce the most important takeaways, and clearly connect theory with real-world practice.

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