Industrial Control Systems (ICS/SCADA) Cybersecurity

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Industrial Control Systems (ICS/SCADA) Cybersecurity

Course Category : Oil & Gas Management

Develop the expertise required to secure Industrial Control Systems (ICS/SCADA) against cyber threats while ensuring operational continuity through internationally recognised cybersecurity practices.
Duration: 5 Days
Level: Advanced

Introduction

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA environments have become primary targets for cyberattacks due to increased digitalisation and connectivity across industrial sectors. Cyber incidents affecting these systems can disrupt operations, compromise safety, and threaten critical infrastructure.
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of ICS/SCADA architectures, cyber threats, security controls, risk management, incident response, and international best practices required to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of industrial environments..

Targeted Audience

  • Industrial Control Systems Engineers
  • Automation Engineers
  • Cybersecurity Professionals
  • Information Security Officers
  • OT Network Engineers
  • Industrial Security Managers
  • Plant Operations Managers
  • Risk and Business Continuity Managers
  • Professionals working in Oil & Gas, Energy, Utilities, and Manufacturing

Targeted Skills

  • ICS and SCADA Architecture
  • Industrial Cyber Risk Assessment
  • OT Network Security
  • PLC, RTU and HMI Security
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Threat Detection and Incident Response
  • Industrial Cybersecurity Standards
  • Operational Resilience

Expected Outcomes

  • Understand ICS/SCADA architectures and OT environments.
  • Analyse cyber threats targeting industrial control systems.
  • Implement effective cybersecurity controls across industrial assets.
  • Conduct cyber risk assessments using international best practices.
  • Develop industrial cyber incident response capabilities.
  • Support compliance with internationally recognised ICS cybersecurity standards.

Training Topics Index

  • ICS and SCADA architectures
  • IT versus OT environments
  • Industrial communication protocols
  • Critical industrial assets
  • Cybersecurity challenges in OT

  • Industrial threat landscape
  • Malware and advanced attacks
  • Industrial system vulnerabilities
  • Critical infrastructure attack scenarios
  • Operational impact analysis

  • Industrial network segmentation
  • Identity and access management
  • PLC, RTU and HMI protection
  • Security monitoring and threat detection
  • Vulnerability and patch management

  • OT cyber risk assessment
  • Industrial incident response planning
  • Cyber incident investigation
  • Recovery and operational continuity
  • Lessons learned and improvement

  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • IEC 62443 standard
  • NIST SP 800-82 guidance
  • Industrial security governance
  • Sustainable industrial cybersecurity programme

Course Features

  • Updated and Interactive Content
  • Hypothetical Examples and Case Studies
  • Pre- and Post-assessments to Measure Impact
  • Verified Certificate with a QR Verification Code