Lead SCADA Security Manager(FLSSM) training

Description

The Lead SCADA Security Manager course aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to plan, design and implement a security process for SCADA systems. It will help you to identify and understand the various threats and vulnerabilities that industrial control systems (ICS) can face, enabling you to effectively manage the IT risks associated with SCADA systems.The official PECB syllabus for this course has been developed by IT industry experts with extensive experience in SCADA and ICS systems. Unlike other courses on the subject, this one focuses on the essential techniques that every manager needs to master in order to advise and supervise a company on security matters. In addition, the course offers a strategic approach to drawing up a SCADA security plan, providing the theoretical underpinnings necessary for a SCADA manager.At the end of this course, you will also be prepared to sit the PECB Certified Lead SCADA Security Manager exam. This online exam will enable you to obtain one of four PECB certifications in SCADA security management. By becoming certified, you will demonstrate that you have the knowledge and skills to excel as a SCADA Security Manager.

Day 1: Introduction to SCADA and ICS systems

  • Detailed presentation of the training objectives and schedule.
  • Exploration of the characteristics of a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system and the associated risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Analysis of the specific features of an ICS (Industrial Control Systems) system and the risks and vulnerabilities associated with it.

Day 2: Implementation of a security programme and SCADA network architecture

  • Steps for designing a SCADA security programme.
  • Drawing up a risk assessment.
  • Designing a security architecture for the SCADA network.

Day 3: Application of ICS security controls, incident management and business continuity

  • Implementing security controls for a SCADA system.
  • Management and handling of security incidents.
  • Integration with the Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
  • Steps for monitoring, analysing measurements and evaluating the SCADA system.

Day 4: Verifying the security of a SCADA system

  • Testing fundamentals and best practices.
  • Regulatory aspects and ethical principles to be respected.
  • Best practices for penetration testing.
  • Security tests specific to ICS.
  • Penetration test management, including planning, quality review and final report.
  • Ongoing monitoring of a testing programme.
  • Skills and assessment tools required for a SCADA security manager.

This course is aimed at the following groups

  • IT security professionals who wish to develop their technical skills relating to SCADA systems;
  • IT managers and risk managers who want to deepen their knowledge of ICS and SCADA systems;
  • SCADA engineers and operators.

To follow the Lead SCADA Security Manager training course, you need the following prerequisites :

  • a good basic knowledge of SCADA system security.

On completion of the Lead SCADA Security Manager course, you will be able to achieve the following objectives:
 

  • Understanding SCADA systems: Identify and describe the characteristics of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and assess their level of risk.
  • Threat analysis: Recognise and assess the threats to these systems, while knowing the various appropriate management methods.
  • Proactive security skills: Acquire the skills needed to implement a proactive SCADA security process, including policy development and risk management.
  • Network Architecture Modeling: Design and develop a SCADA network architecture model incorporating enhanced security controls.
  • Linking Controls: Understand the relationship between management, operational and technical controls within a SCADA security program.
  • Resilience and availability: Implement measures to ensure the resilience and high availability of a SCADA system.
  • Security test management: Effectively manage a security test programme for SCADA systems.
  • PECB Certification: Pass the PECB Certified Lead SCADA Security Manager exam to obtain one of four PECB certifications in SCADA security.

Training Details

  • Reference : DOL-FLSSM01
    Training location : Douala
    Date :
    Duration : 4 Days
    Price : FCFA1,100,000

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