SNS I410 ICS SCADA Security Essentials - GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional GICSP
 
Course Description
This course introduces the fundamentals of securing industrial control and SCADA systems within critical infrastructure environments. Learners gain a working understanding of industrial architectures protocols and defense strategies, with emphasis on protecting operational reliability while managing cyber risk across operational technology environments.
 
What You Will Learn
Identify and segment critical assets within industrial control system networks
Understand common industrial architectures and communication flows
Secure industrial protocols such as Modbus DNP3 and related control communications
Harden PLCs RTUs and HMIs against known cyber threats
Implement monitoring detection and incident response practices in OT environments
Bridge cybersecurity practices between IT and operational technology teams
 
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for industrial engineers OT security professionals control system operators IT security teams plant managers and risk professionals responsible for protecting industrial and critical infrastructure systems.
 
Hands On Training Experience
Learners work in lab environments that replicate real industrial control system networks. Exercises include analyzing industrial traffic hardening devices segmenting networks and building defensive configurations to protect production operations.
 
Course Outcomes
Reduce cyber risk to industrial and production environments
Improve collaboration between IT and OT security teams
Support compliance with industrial cybersecurity frameworks and standards
Develop actionable roadmaps for managing industrial control system risk