Lead SCADA Security Manager
Plan, design, and implement an effective security program for SCADA and Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Level
- Advanced
- Format
- Self-Study
- Exam
- Included
- Certification
- PECB
About this course
The Lead SCADA Security Manager training course enables you to develop the necessary expertise to plan, design, and implement an effective program to protect SCADA systems. You will understand common Industrial Control System (ICS) threats, vulnerabilities, and risks, and learn the techniques used to manage these risks — including security program design based on NIST SP 800-82, network security architecture, incident management, business continuity, and security testing of SCADA/ICS environments. After mastering all the necessary concepts, you can sit for the exam and apply for the 'PECB Certified Lead SCADA Security Manager' credential, demonstrating the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to support and lead a team in managing SCADA security.
Learning objectives
- Understand and explain the purpose and risks to SCADA systems, Distributed Control Systems, and Programmable Logic Controllers
- Design and develop an ICS security program based on NIST SP 800-82
- Define and design network architecture incorporating advanced security controls for SCADA
- Explain the relationship between management, operational, and technical controls in a SCADA security program
- Manage a program of effective security testing activities for SCADA/ICS systems
Target audience
- Security professionals seeking SCADA security skills
- IT and risk managers seeking a detailed understanding of ICS and SCADA systems
- SCADA engineers, operators, developers, and IT professionals
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of networking and information security concepts.