SCADA or 'Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition' is an industrial system framework that includes both hardware and software architecture to control, monitor and analyze an industrial process. SCADA is an application software that enables managers, engineers, and industry operators, to supervise and communicate effectively with the working environment.

As an application software, SCADA is designed to assist industry experts in maintaining and improving industrial processes. Hence, the objective of SCADA is to collect real-time data, and store, process and generate reports for the complex industrial processes.

Why is it important to have a secured SCADA System?

SCADA is an essential tool that provides networking systems, communication and security technologies, and standards which are necessary to facilitate the maintenance of industrial processes. The application of technology is important for individuals to innovate and develop processes that will assist industries in the near future.

The aim of SCADA is to provide individuals with techniques to choose, plan and design technologies for improving the business processes and other utilities. In addition, SCADA will assist individuals to learn the required skills that are essential to plan, direct, operate and manage a project system in a working environment. The importance of SCADA is the automation system which allows the organization and individuals to anticipate risk uncertainties, lower investment, maintenance costs and study optimal responses to the continuity of industrial processes.

What is the SCADA Lead Security Manager?

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.

In addition, to acquire the theoretical knowledge needed by a SCADA Security Manager, a comprehensive methodology for the implementation of a SCADA Security program is presented. Thus, at the end of this course, you will gain knowledge on how to effectively implement a security program for SCADA/ICS systems.

After mastering all the necessary concepts of SCADA Security, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified Lead SCADA Security Manager” credential. By holding a PECB Lead SCADA Security Manager Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to support and lead a team in managing SCADA Security.

Who is this SCADA Security course 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.