Course Overview
This 5-day expert-led program equips automation engineers, control system specialists, and OT security professionals with advanced knowledge of SCADA/DCS system design, implementation, and cybersecurity hardening. Participants will gain hands-on experience with industrial control system (ICS) architectures, network segmentation, and cyber threat mitigation strategies aligned with IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and ISA/IEC 62443 standards.
Course Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Design resilient SCADA/DCS architectures for critical infrastructure
- Implement defense-in-depth strategies for ICS networks
- Configure industrial protocols securely (Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA)
- Harden system components (HMIs, controllers, historians)
- Conduct vulnerability assessments of control systems
- Respond to ICS cyber incidents
- Integrate IT/OT security frameworks
- Apply patch management strategies for legacy systems
Who Should Attend
This course is essential for:
- Control Systems Engineers
- OT Cybersecurity Specialists
- Automation Architects
- SCADA System Administrators
- Process Control Engineers
- Industrial Network Designers
- Critical Infrastructure Protection Managers
Course Modules
Module 1: ICS Fundamentals & Architecture
- SCADA vs. DCS vs. PLC system topologies
- Purdue Model and ISA-95 implementation
- Industrial communication protocols deep dive
- Redundancy and fault tolerance design
Module 2: ICS Cybersecurity Frameworks
- IEC 62443 requirements
- NIST CSF for critical infrastructure
- Zone/conduit segmentation strategies
- Security Level Target (SLT) determination
Module 3: Secure System Configuration
- HMI security hardening
- Controller access control
- Industrial firewall configuration
- Secure remote access solutions
Module 4: Network Protection
- Industrial DMZ design
- Protocol filtering and deep packet inspection
- Network anomaly detection
- Wireless ICS security
Module 5: Threat Detection & Response
- ICS-specific SIEM solutions
- Behavioral anomaly detection
- Incident response playbooks
- Forensic preservation techniques
Module 6: Secure Development Lifecycle
- Secure coding for control applications
- Change management for ICS
- Vendor security assessments
- System commissioning checks
Module 7: Emerging Technologies
- Cloud-based SCADA security
- Zero Trust for OT environments
- Quantum-resistant cryptography
- AI/ML for threat detection