The Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cybersecurity course in Amsterdam is a specialized training course that equips professionals to safeguard industrial systems and critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
From:
22-12-2025
From:
09-02-2026
From:
10-08-2026
Course Overview
Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) environments power critical infrastructure, from energy and water to manufacturing and transportation. However, these systems are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks that can disrupt essential services and cause significant damage.
This Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cybersecurity Training Course provides participants with practical frameworks and tools to secure OT systems. It covers ICS vulnerabilities, SCADA architecture, incident response, and compliance with international standards.
Through hands-on labs, simulations, and case studies, participants will develop the expertise to mitigate risks and safeguard critical infrastructure.
Course Benefits
Understand ICS and SCADA cyber risks.
Apply best practices for OT security.
Strengthen defense against nation-state and criminal threats.
Align ICS security with global standards.
Improve resilience and incident response in industrial settings.
Course Objectives
Explore the fundamentals of ICS and SCADA systems.
Identify vulnerabilities and attack vectors in OT environments.
Apply layered defense strategies to ICS networks.
Develop incident response and recovery plans for ICS.
Understand compliance with NIST, IEC, and ISO standards.
Analyze real-world ICS attack case studies.
Build long-term resilience for industrial infrastructure.
Training Methodology
The course blends expert-led lectures, technical labs, OT simulations, and group workshops. Participants will apply concepts directly to simulated ICS environments.
Target Audience
ICS and SCADA operators.
OT and IT cybersecurity professionals.
Risk managers in critical infrastructure.
Government and regulatory officers.
Target Competencies
ICS and SCADA security.
Operational technology risk management.
Industrial cyber incident response.
Compliance with international frameworks.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to ICS and SCADA Cybersecurity
Overview of ICS and SCADA environments.
Differences between IT and OT security.
Cyber risks to industrial control systems.
Case studies of ICS cyberattacks.
Unit 2: ICS Vulnerabilities and Threat Landscape
Common ICS and SCADA vulnerabilities.
Attack vectors: malware, insider threats, remote access.
Nation-state and criminal targeting of OT.
Hands-on exercise: mapping vulnerabilities.
Unit 3: Securing ICS and SCADA Networks
Network segmentation and defense-in-depth.
Authentication, encryption, and monitoring in OT.
Security tools for ICS environments.
Lab: configuring ICS network defenses.
Unit 4: Incident Response and Compliance
Incident response frameworks for OT.
NIST, IEC 62443, and ISO/IEC 27019 standards.
Developing ICS-specific recovery plans.
Simulation: industrial cyber incident response.
Unit 5: Building Long-Term ICS Resilience
Designing sustainable ICS security programs.
Workforce training and awareness in OT.
Future risks: IoT, AI, and supply chain threats.
Roadmap for industrial cyber resilience.
Ready to secure industrial systems and critical infrastructure?
Join the Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cybersecurity Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and gain the expertise to defend operational technology and strengthen resilience.
The Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cybersecurity Training Courses in Amsterdam provide professionals with specialized expertise in securing industrial networks, operational technology (OT), and critical infrastructure environments. These programs are designed for cybersecurity specialists, control engineers, plant managers, and risk professionals who aim to protect industrial systems against evolving cyber threats while maintaining operational continuity and safety.
Participants gain a deep understanding of ICS cybersecurity principles, focusing on the unique challenges of safeguarding supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, distributed control systems (DCS), and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The courses emphasize the convergence of IT and OT security, highlighting how industrial assets can be protected through layered defense strategies, network segmentation, and continuous monitoring. Through hands-on labs and real-world case studies, attendees learn to identify vulnerabilities, detect anomalies, and respond effectively to cyber incidents within industrial environments.
These ICS and OT cybersecurity training programs in Amsterdam combine theoretical frameworks with applied techniques drawn from global standards such as IEC 62443 and NIST. Participants explore topics including threat modeling for industrial assets, intrusion detection in OT networks, incident response coordination, and securing remote operations. The curriculum also covers emerging risks related to Industrial IoT (IIoT), supply chain vulnerabilities, and the integration of advanced technologies such as AI-driven threat analytics.
Attending these training courses in Amsterdam offers participants the opportunity to engage with cybersecurity experts and peers from energy, manufacturing, transportation, and utilities sectors. The city’s strong industrial and innovation ecosystem provides an ideal environment for exploring cutting-edge cybersecurity practices. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to design, implement, and manage resilient ICS security frameworks—ensuring operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and robust protection against cyber threats in critical industrial infrastructures.