Program Overview

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Course Overview

The Critical Infrastructure Protection course is a 7.5-credit master's level course, designated as A7015E. It is offered in the spring semesters of 2026 and 2027. This course provides a deep dive into society's most critical infrastructures, such as energy systems, hospitals, municipalities, and water supply, examining how these can be protected against rising threats in an increasingly digital world.

Course Objectives

In this course, students will learn to:

• Identify and analyze security requirements and threats to critical sectors such as water, energy, and communication, with a special focus on the European NIS2 Directive.
• Apply risk management and continuity strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure that essential services can be rapidly restored during crises.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity and resilience strategies specifically tailored for critical infrastructure, where threats are both cyber-related and physical.
• Evaluate and improve security processes by reflecting on how dependencies and interdependencies between sectors can impact security, including the protection of operational technology in industrial networks and the differences from information technology.

Teaching Methods

The course combines lectures, hands-on exercises, and project work to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Students will work individually and in teams to solve complex problems, preparing them for the challenges they will face in their professional careers.

Course Suitability

This course is ideal for those looking to understand and address the security challenges impacting society's most vital functions in an era of increasing digital threats and vulnerabilities.

University Background

Luleň University of Technology is experiencing rapid growth with world-leading expertise within several research areas. The university has a total turnover of SEK 2.3 billion per year, 1,800 employees, and 21,600 students.