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Overview
Key facts
To this end, grid modernization by utilizing ICT tools and interconnectivity services can offer a variety of benefits from accurate monitoring to remote supervision, enabling a more intelligent, resilient, and interactive electrical network. Its successful operation though does not depend only on the energy savings; it is considered to be a prerequisite that strong security mechanisms and defenses will be engaged while communication grid services and control are enabled. RIT Dubai's Smart Grids - Cyber Security course covers essential topics important to ensure that the grid is secure.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Infrastructure overview
- Mission-critical Applications
- Security challenges
- Privacy and data security
- The threat landscape
- Physical Attack countermeasures
- Secure networking and protocols
- Secure grid operations
- Secure grid architectures
- Secure smart grid software lifecycle
- Evolution of security solutions for smart grids
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
More details
- August: 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 30th, 31st, and September: 1st:
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Energy Engineering Cyber SecurityAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Individuals who need to understand the concept of security in smart grids.
Power utility engineers working on smart grid technology
Test engineers who need to learn the security issues in power grids
Power traders to understand the smart grid security systems.
Independent system operator personnel.
Faculty members from academic institutes who want to teach the smart grid security course.
Investors and contractors who plan to make investments in smart grids and the renewable energy industry.
Professionals in other energy industries.
Electric utility personnel who recently started a career in power systems or having new job responsibilities.
Technicians, operators, and maintenance personnel who are or will be working on smart grid-related projects
Managers, accountants, and executives of the smart grid industry.
Scientist or non-electrical engineers involved in smart grid-related projects or proposals.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Dubai
5300 - 9200 AED /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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