The Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cybersecurity course in Geneva is a specialized training course designed to help professionals safeguard industrial control systems against cyber threats.
From:
08-12-2025
From:
21-09-2026
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 Geneva provide professionals with the specialized knowledge and technical competencies required to secure industrial networks, operational technologies (OT), and critical infrastructure environments. These programs are designed for cybersecurity engineers, plant operators, system integrators, and risk management professionals who are responsible for protecting industrial systems against cyber threats while maintaining safety, reliability, and operational continuity.
Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of ICS architecture, communication protocols, and the unique security challenges that arise from integrating legacy control systems with modern networked environments. The courses emphasize threat identification, vulnerability assessment, and secure configuration practices for SCADA systems, PLCs, HMIs, field devices, and industrial network segments. Real-world case studies illustrate how cyberattacks on industrial environments can disrupt production, damage equipment, and compromise safety—highlighting the importance of proactive defense strategies.
These ICS cybersecurity training programs in Geneva focus on building practical skills in incident detection, segmentation, network monitoring, and intrusion prevention tailored specifically to operational technology environments. Participants learn how to apply security frameworks, risk management methodologies, and governance controls without disrupting system availability—a critical requirement in industrial settings. The curriculum also covers secure remote access, third-party vendor management, and strategies for integrating IT and OT security operations.
Hands-on lab sessions and scenario-based simulations ensure participants gain experience responding to cyber incidents targeting industrial systems, enabling them to coordinate effective containment and recovery measures.
Attending these training courses in Geneva offers professionals exposure to international best practices and the opportunity to collaborate with peers working across energy, manufacturing, transportation, and critical infrastructure sectors. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of industrial environments, safeguard operational resilience, and support safe, sustainable industrial innovation in an increasingly interconnected world.