The Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cybersecurity in Dubai is a specialized training course designed to help professionals safeguard industrial control systems from cyber threats and ensure the security of critical infrastructure.
From:
08-12-2025
From:
12-01-2026
From:
15-06-2026
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 Dubai deliver specialized training for professionals responsible for protecting operational technology (OT) and industrial control environments. Tailored for control systems engineers, OT security specialists, network defenders, automation professionals, and compliance managers, these programs focus on the unique challenges and threat landscape inherent to industrial sectors such as manufacturing, energy, water, transportation, and utilities.
Participants gain a deep understanding of the architecture, communication protocols, and operational constraints of industrial control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), SCADA systems, and fieldbus networks. The courses explore how ICS/OT environments differ from traditional IT systems in terms of risk, longevity, connectivity, and safety implications. Emphasis is placed on performing risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities unique to industrial operations, securing legacy systems, and integrating defences without disrupting mission-critical processes.
These ICS cybersecurity training programs in Dubai combine theoretical frameworks with hands-on learning. Participants engage with modules covering ICS architecture, OT network segmentation, protocol security, intrusion detection in industrial contexts, and incident response specific to cyber-physical systems. The curriculum also highlights relevant standards and compliance frameworks (such as IEC 62443) and illustrates how to deploy controls that maintain operational availability while strengthening security posture.
Attending these training courses in Dubai provides professionals with access to a globally connected learning environment in a city known for its advanced infrastructure and international business ecosystem. Dubai’s strategic position and diverse industrial footprint offer an ideal backdrop for exploring applied ICS cybersecurity practices across different sectors.
By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to design and implement security strategies tailored to industrial control environments, manage OT cyber risks, improve system resilience, and support safe, sustainable business operations in industries where digital and physical systems converge.