Training Description
Key Takeaways
- Specialized workshop on cybersecurity for Industry 4.0 and 5.0 environments
- Focus on integration of IoT, IIoT, AI, cloud computing, machine learning, blockchain, and digital twins
- Emphasis on human-centricity, resilience, and secure digital transformation
- Designed for cybersecurity professionals, industrial engineers, IT/OT managers, and researchers
- Highlights collaborative approaches, practical demonstrations, and laboratory experimentation
The 5th Workshop on Cybersecurity in Industry 4.0 and Beyond (SecIndustry 2026) is a prominent event held alongside the 21st International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security (ARES 2026) in Linköping, Sweden. This workshop addresses the evolving cybersecurity challenges faced by modern industrial environments as they transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0. It brings together experts and practitioners to explore the security implications of integrating advanced digital technologies into industrial production.
Advancing Industrial Cybersecurity
SecIndustry 2026 focuses on the intersection of advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity. The workshop examines how technologies such as IoT, IIoT, AI, cloud computing, machine learning, blockchain, and digital twins are transforming industrial operations. Participants gain insights into the unique security challenges that arise from these integrations, including the need to protect both information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems.
Key topics include cybersecurity for Industry 4.0 and 5.0, 5G-enabled industrial IoT, digital twins, data analytics security, and supply chain resilience. The event also explores dynamic risk assessment, cyber awareness, and the importance of continuing education in secure digitalization.
Human-Centric and Collaborative Approaches
A central theme of the workshop is the integration of human-centricity and resilience into cybersecurity strategies. SecIndustry 2026 emphasizes the importance of human-AI collaboration and the role of people in securing complex industrial environments. Attendees are encouraged to engage in collaborative approaches, laboratory experimentation, and practical demonstrations to better understand and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities.
The event fosters knowledge sharing and community building among professionals from manufacturing, critical infrastructure, research institutions, and technology providers. By focusing on both technical and human aspects, the workshop aims to advance secure digital transformation in industrial settings.
Target Audience and Event Experience
SecIndustry 2026 is tailored for cybersecurity professionals, industrial engineers, IT/OT managers, researchers, and decision-makers. The workshop provides a platform for education, networking, and thought leadership, supporting the development of resilient and secure industrial systems. Attendees benefit from technical sessions, collaborative demonstrations, and practical case studies that address real-world challenges in industrial cybersecurity.