Lead SCADA Security Manager

Audience
The course is aimed at security and IT professionals working with industrial control systems (ICS/SCADA). This includes IT and risk management managers, SCADA system developers, SCADA engineers and operators, as well as others responsible for operations, security and risk management in SCADA/ICS environments.

Learning objectives
Participants learn to identify and explain risks and vulnerabilities in SCADA/ICS systems, and understand how distributed management, PLCs, and network architecture affect security. They acquire the expertise to develop, design and implement a holistic SCADA security program with proper technical, operational and managerial controls. They also learn how to plan security architecture, manage vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and conduct testing, monitoring, and maintenance to ensure robust and high-availability operations.

After completing the course you will be able to

• ‍‍Explain the purpose and overarching principles of SCADA/ICS systems
• Describe typical threats, vulnerabilities, and risks to SCADA environments
• Design and lead a SCADA safety program in line with standards and best practices
• Designing secure network architecture with relevant defense measures for SCADA systems
• Implement technical and organizational security controls for ICS/SCADA
• Planning and conducting security testing and vulnerability management
• Ensure operation of robust, stable and highly available SCADA systems with continuous monitoring and maintenance