Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, And Emerging Technologies
Training course on Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security
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Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, And Emerging Technologies10 DaysCertificate Included
Duration
10 Days
Mode
Online & Physical
Certificate
Included
Language
English
Course Overview
This 10-day intensive training course provides participants with a deep understanding of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) security. As critical infrastructure systems increasingly integrate with IT and IoT technologies, they have become prime targets for sophisticated cyberattacks. This program equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to protect, detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents targeting industrial and operational technology (OT) environments.
Secure enrollment • Professional certificate included
Learning Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Understand the fundamentals and components of ICS, SCADA, and OT environments.
Identify key vulnerabilities, threats, and risks within industrial systems.
Implement layered defense strategies tailored to ICS/SCADA architectures.
Apply standards and best practices for ICS cybersecurity (IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82).
Conduct risk assessments, security audits, and incident response in ICS networks.
Integrate cybersecurity into ICS lifecycle management and resilience planning.
Collaborate effectively between IT and OT teams for unified security management.
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Industrial Control Systems and Operational Technology Subtopics: Overview of ICS, SCADA, DCS, and PLC systems Differences between IT and OT environments Evolution of industrial automation and connectivity Critical infrastructure and cyber-physical systems (CPS) Common ICS industries: energy, water, transport, oil & gas, and manufacturing Lab: Explore a simulated ICS network topology and identify its core components Case Study: Stuxnet — redefining the landscape of ICS security threats
Module 2: ICS Architecture and Communication Protocols Subtopics: ICS architecture layers: field, control, supervisory, and enterprise Common ICS communication protocols: Modbus, DNP3, PROFINET, OPC, BACnet Network segmentation and data flow within ICS environments Remote access, wireless, and IIoT integration in control systems Lab: Analyze network traffic using Wireshark for Modbus/TCP and DNP3 Case Study: Manipulation of industrial protocols in Ukraine’s power grid attack
Module 3: Threat Landscape and Attack Vectors in ICS Environments Subtopics: Common ICS/SCADA threat actors and motivations Attack vectors: supply chain, ransomware, insider threats, zero-day exploits ICS-specific vulnerabilities and misconfigurations Mapping threats using MITRE ATT&CK for ICS Lab: Threat simulation — identify attack stages within a sample ICS environment Case Study: BlackEnergy and Industroyer malware impact on critical infrastructure
Module 4: ICS Risk Management and Security Frameworks Subtopics: Principles of ICS risk management and asset classification ICS cybersecurity frameworks: NIST SP 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27019 Security policies and governance models for OT Developing and implementing ICS risk mitigation plans Lab: Conduct a basic ICS risk assessment using a provided industrial scenario Case Study: Applying IEC 62443 to enhance power grid resilience
Module 5: Network Defense and Security Architecture for ICS Subtopics: Designing secure ICS networks with segmentation and zoning Demilitarized zones (DMZs), firewalls, and secure remote access Whitelisting, network monitoring, and anomaly detection Secure configuration management for control systems Lab: Build a segmented ICS network model with firewall rules and monitoring Case Study: Securing a manufacturing plant network against lateral movement attacks
Module 6: ICS Security Monitoring, Detection, and Incident Response Subtopics: ICS-specific intrusion detection and monitoring tools (Nozomi, Claroty, Dragos) Logging, alert correlation, and forensic evidence collection ICS incident response lifecycle and playbooks Coordinating IT and OT during security events Lab: Detect and analyze anomalies using a simulated ICS intrusion scenario Case Study: Lessons from Norsk Hydro ransomware recovery and response Module 7: Securing ICS Applications and Endpoints Subtopics: Hardening control system devices: PLCs, HMIs, and RTUs Patch management in operational technology Secure engineering workstations and vendor access controls Using virtualization and secure firmware management Lab: Apply hardening guidelines to a PLC and simulate firmware validation Case Study: Remote access vulnerabilities leading to ICS compromise
Module 8: ICS and IIoT Integration Security Subtopics: Convergence of IT, OT, and IoT environments Risks introduced by IIoT sensors and edge devices Secure data exchange and gateway security Encryption and identity management in IIoT networks Lab: Configure secure communication between IIoT devices and SCADA servers Case Study: Smart factory cybersecurity challenges in Industry 4.0 environments
Module 9: Business Continuity, Resilience, and Disaster Recovery in ICS Subtopics: Designing resilient industrial operations Backup and recovery planning for control systems Redundancy and failover mechanisms Building cyber resilience and maintaining uptime under attack Lab: Develop a disaster recovery and continuity plan for an industrial process Case Study: Maintaining operational continuity during OT ransomware incidents
Module 10: Governance, Compliance, and Future Trends in ICS Security Subtopics: ICS security governance and audit processes Compliance with industry standards (NERC CIP, ISO 27001 for OT) Emerging trends: AI in ICS security, 5G-enabled control systems, quantum threats Building a long-term ICS cybersecurity maturity roadmap Lab: Design an ICS cybersecurity policy framework for a critical infrastructure organization Case Study: Implementing a sustainable OT cybersecurity program in the energy sector Capstone Project Participants will complete a hands-on ICS Security Assessment and Mitigation Plan involving: Asset inventory and network mapping Threat modeling and risk assessment Network segmentation and intrusion detection design Incident response and recovery planning Policy and compliance documentation Deliverables: ICS network security architecture diagram Risk and vulnerability report Incident response strategy and action plan Governance and compliance checklist
Who Should Attend
This training is ideal for industrial automation engineers, control system operators, cybersecurity professionals, OT engineers, network administrators, incident responders, and infrastructure managers. It is also beneficial for government agencies, energy providers, and manufacturing organizations seeking to strengthen resilience against cyber threats to critical infrastructure systems.
