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ICS Laboratory Completes Comprehensive Training Series on EU Cyber Resilience Act

In January 2026, ICS Laboratory, a leader in manufacturing and OT security based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has rolled out an extensive educational program aimed at supporting compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). This initiative comes as businesses prepare for the regulatory requirements set to take effect in 2027. The program includes a total of 30 courses available through the e-learning platform, eICS, covering everything from design and development to post-market operations such as Product Security Incident Response Teams (PSIRT).

Transition from Understanding to Implementation

The increasing interest in CRA guidance articles released in February 2025 indicated that Japanese manufacturing firms are moving from understanding the regulatory overview to implementing specific countermeasures. Recognizing this shift, ICS Laboratory advanced the development of the Cyber Resilience education series starting in September 2025, resulting in a completed series of 30 courses aimed at equipping professionals with the required knowledge and skills to comply with EU market demands.

Course Overview: Systematic Structure of All 30 Courses

The educational series is designed to facilitate quick learning tailored to different roles of practitioners across four primary categories:

A: Compliance with EU Regulations

Participants will deepen their understanding of the intricate requirements posed by various EU laws, including CRA, the Machinery Directive, and the AI Act, focusing on compliance strategies and specific measures:
1. Objectives of the CRA
2. Impact of Related Regulations
3. Clarification of CRA
4. Current Analysis and Preparation for CRA
5. Specific Measures: Design and Development
6. Customer Support Post-Market
7. Adapting to Conformity Assessment
8. Roadmap to Certification
9. The Machinery Directive (MR)
10. Major Changes in MR
11. Practical Steps for MR Compliance
12. AI Act: Prohibited AI Systems
13. High-Risk AI Systems
14. Limited Risk AI Systems
15. Minimal Risk AI Systems
16. Industrial IoT Wireless Communication Regulations EN 18031

B: Strategies and Practices in Cyber Resilience

This section focuses on learning about resilience in the context of manufacturing, emphasizing layered defenses and automatic recovery techniques:
17. Cyber Resilience for Manufacturing - Manual and Automated
18. Achieving Automatic Recovery
19. Customer Choice: Self-Certification vs. Third-Party Certification
20. Risk Assessment in IT and OT Systems

C: Security Technologies for OT/Control Systems

Focused on essential systems within manufacturing environments like SCADA and MES, this part delves into the security implementation technology:
21. Multi-layered Defense for Cyber Resilience
22. General Controllers with Deep Multi-layered Defense Capabilities
23. SCADA Products with Deep Multi-layered Defense Features
24. Control Devices with Deep Layered Defense Functionality
25. MES with Deep Multi-layered Defense Features
26. Incident Detection and Alarm Processing

D: Building Organizational Security Structures

Participants will learn how to establish effective PSIRTs, set response processes, and conduct internal audits to ensure ongoing security operations:
27. Operating and Maintaining Cyber Resilient Manufacturing Systems
28. Roles of CSIRT, FSIRT, and PSIRT
29. Forensic Investigation Skills within CSIRT, FSIRT, and PSIRT
30. Building Internal Audit Organizations for Continuous Cyber Resilience

CEO Masashi Murakami’s Insight

Masashi Murakami, the President and CEO of ICS Laboratory, commented, “The enforcement of CRA in 2027 is not just a matter of regulatory compliance; it presents a unique opportunity to demonstrate the reliability of Japanese manufacturing on the global stage. I hope that the completed 30 courses will serve as a robust foundation for our manufacturing clients to implement cyber resilience and enhance their competitiveness in international markets.”

Future Outlook: Expanding Course Offerings to 290

With the completion of this series, the number of courses offered on the eICS platform has reached 290. ICS Laboratory is committed to continuing the expansion of practical education based on the latest international standards and trends in OT security, contributing to a safe social infrastructure and the development of the industry.

For More Information

For additional details on the manufacturing OT security courses available via eICS, please visit ICS Laboratory.

Company Overview

Company Name: ICS Laboratory
CEO: Masashi Murakami
Location: 2F Urban Building Sakasu 8, 1-15 Yotsuya, Shinjuku, Tokyo
Established: 2015
Business Activities: Security consulting for control systems, support for IEC 62443 certification, e-learning services “eICS,” and practical certification for control system security capabilities.
Website: ICS Laboratory
Official Note: ICS Lab Official Note