Lead SCADA Security Manager

Description

Why Should You Attend the Lead SCADA Security Manager Course?

Lead SCADA Security Manager training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to plan, design, and implement an effective program to protect SCADA systems. In addition, you will be able to understand common Industrial Control System (ICS) threats, vulnerabilities, risks related to the Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and techniques used to manage these risks. This training focuses on several aspects of security management and skills related to SCADA/ICS security.

Lead SCADA Security Manager training course is designed by industry experts with in-depth experience in SCADA and Industrial Control Systems Security. Unlike other trainings, this training course concentrates specifically on the knowledge and skills needed by a professional seeking to advice on, or manage risks related to SCADA environments and systems. Given the high profile nature and the significant impacts associated with such environments, a holistic professional approach to security is needed and that is exactly what this course is designed to provide.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is intended for:

• Security professionals interested in acquiring  SCADA security professional skills
• IT professionals looking to enhance their technical skills and knowledge
• IT and Risk Managers seeking a more detailed understanding of ICS and SCADA systems
• SCADA system developers
• SCADA engineers and operators
• SCADA IT professionals

Learning Objectives

• Understand and explain the purpose and risks to SCADA systems, Distributed Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers
• Understand the risks faced by these environments and the appropriate approaches to manage such risks
• Develop the expertise to support a pro-active SCADA Security program, including policies and vulnerability management
• Define and design network architecture incorporating defense in advanced security controls for SCADA
• Explain the relationship between management, operational and technical controls in a SCADA Security program
• Improve the ability to design resilient and high availability SCADA systems
• Learn how to manage a program of effective security testing activities

Educational Approach

• This training is based on both theory and best practices used in SCADA Security
• Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
• Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
• Practical tests are similar to the Certification Exam

Prerequisites

A fundamental understanding of SCADA Security.

Lead SCADA Security Manager Course Agenda

• Day 1: Introduction to SCADA and ICS
• Day 2: Designing a Security Program and Network Security Architecture
• Day 3: Implementing ICS Security Controls, Incident Management and Business Continuity
• Day 4: Security testing of SCADA systems
• Day 5: Certification Exam

Lead SCADA Security Manager Certification Examination

The exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certificate Programme. It covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of SCADA and SCADA Security
• Domain 2: Industrial Control Systems (ICS) characteristics, threats and vulnerabilities
• Domain 3: Designing and developing an ICS Security Program based on NIST SP 800-82
• Domain 4: Network security architecture for SCADA systems
• Domain 5: Implementation of security controls for SCADA systems
• Domain 6: Developing resilient and robust systems
• Domain 7: Security testing of SCADA systems

Additional Information

• Training Days: 5
• CPD Certification (Credits): 31
• Exam Duration: 3 hour (open book)
• Free Retake Exam: Yes
• For more information, visit the PECB – Lead SCADA Security Manager Course page