2 Days | Virtual Instructor-led | Face-to-Face | Includes Exam
Acquire the knowledge and skills for developing and expanding an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) security team. Master ICS/OT security concepts, secure architecture, threat models, and ICS/OT security standards and best practices.
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This course is specifically tailored for IT security professionals and industrial control systems (ICS) or operational technology (OT) engineers aiming to acquire essential knowledge and skills for developing and expanding an ICS/OT security team.
Learners will master ICS/OT security concepts, secure architecture, threat models, and ICS/OT security standards and best practices. The course will thoroughly analyse today’s security trends and threat landscape. Throughout the course, exercises and demonstrations based on actual cases and incidents in the real world will empower learners to elevate their knowledge for their day jobs.
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will understand:
- ICS/OT security history, the threat landscape and current trends.
- ICS/OT standards and best practices such as NIST SP800-82, IEC62443, MITRE ATT&CK for ICS framework
- Purdue model of architecture, defence in depth, and secure ICS/OT network zoning and segmentation
- The elements of ICS/OT security monitoring and incident response programs
- Basics of a set of select ICS/OT security tools.
Knowledge Transfer
Vital Learning Edge trainers have been both working in the industry and training/sharing their knowledge for over 25 years. We only use trainers who are actively working in the field, certified and can deliver.
Practical Examples
Trainers and their real world experience make the difference! Our trainers are able to relay content and draw from their real-world application to help solidify your understanding in a practical way.
Exam Preparation
Our courses are designed to best prepare you to successfully pass your exam. Not only do our trainers delivery very well – we also include suitable courseware to ensure you have everything you need.
Who Should Attend
This is essential for anyone seeking comprehensive knowledge in this vital realm.
Course Content
Vital Learning Edge’s 2-day CyberSec for ICS & OT – Foundation Course covers the following Module content in preparation for the certification exam:
- Overview of ICS
- Processes & Roles
- Industries
- Learning Exercise
- Threat Landscape
- Threat Actors and Reasons for Attack
- Attack Surface and Inputs
- Vulnerabilities
- Threat/Attack Models
- Information Leakages
- Identifying External Attack Surfaces-Exercise
- ICS/OT Security Standards
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- Purdue Model
- NIST SP800-82
- IEC62443
- MITRE ATT&CK for ICS framework
- Secure Network Security Architecture
- ICS/OT Reference Model
- Secure Network Architecture Design Exercise
- Purdue Model
- Level 0 and 1
- Level 2 and 3
- Level 5
- Communications and Protocols
- TCP/IP
- Modbus
- Wireless Technologies
- Mesh Networks
- Edge devices and Gateways
- ICT/OT Security Governance
- ICS Cyber Security Program
- OT Risk Management
- Incident Response
- Design Exercise
- ICS Security Governance program exercise
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Fees & Inclusions
Vital Learning Edge’s offers a range of delivery options for this course. As such, for more details on inclusions simply select your preferred option for more detail on fees and what you will receive:
Virtual Instructor-led Training
$1,850 + GST per person
What you will receive:
- 2-day course delivered by an experienced and certified trainer
- CyberSec for ICS & OT – Foundation workbook
- CyberSec for ICS & OT – Foundation Exam (Held at 1pm the day following the course)
Face-to-Face Training
$2,050 + GST per person
What you will receive:
- 2-day course delivered by an experienced and certified trainer
- CyberSec for ICS & OT – Foundation workbook
- CyberSec for ICS & OT – Foundation Exam
- Catering at the venue
Private/In-house Training
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Exam Information
The course includes an online web-proctored certificate exam, held the day following the course, with successful delegates being awarded Vital Learning Edge’s CyberSec for ICS & OT – Foundation Certificate.
The Exam Format:
- 45-minute duration
- closed book exam
- 45 multiple choice questions (MCQ)
- 60%+ score to pass
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Frequently Asked Questions:
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Who are your trainers?
At Vital Learning Edge we only use the best of best trainers. You can view our trainer profiles on our “Meet Our Trainers” page. If you hover over the trainer you will see what courses they can deliver.
Where are your trainers based?
Our trainers are based world wide. This ensures we provide you with the best content matter expert for the course. However, we do try to utilise a local trainer as much as possible. ie. If you are attending a course in Australia, you will have an Australian trainer deliver the course.
Where are your training venues?
To ensure we keep overheads low to pass on best value for you, we do not have any of our own training venues. Instead, we utilise training or hotel facilities in the CBD which can accommodate the learning environment required at the time we require it. We will advise registered participants of the exact location usually 2 weeks prior to the course start date.
What are your Customer Service details?
Your learning experience is our top priority! We will go above an beyond to ensure you have everything you need to succeed. Our customer service team is Australia based and we endeavor to respond to any enquiry within the same or next business day. To get in touch with our customer service team you can email us here: train@vitallearningedge.com