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 London provide professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the security challenges, risk factors, and protection strategies associated with operational technology (OT) environments. Designed for cybersecurity specialists, engineers, plant operators, risk managers, and industrial IT professionals, these programs focus on safeguarding the critical systems that manage infrastructure, manufacturing, energy production, and automated industrial processes. Participants gain essential knowledge of ICS architecture, threat landscapes, and defense mechanisms tailored specifically for industrial operations.
These courses explore the foundational principles of ICS cybersecurity, including network segmentation, asset identification, vulnerability assessment, and incident response within industrial environments. Participants examine real-world attack scenarios—such as malware targeting programmable logic controllers (PLCs), manipulation of SCADA systems, and supply chain compromises—to understand how cyber threats can disrupt physical processes, impact safety, and cause operational downtime. Hands-on exercises and simulations help strengthen skills in monitoring industrial networks, detecting anomalies, and implementing resilience strategies appropriate for OT systems.
The ICS cybersecurity training programs in London emphasize the convergence of IT and OT security, highlighting best practices for integrating cybersecurity frameworks, enhancing system reliability, and coordinating multidisciplinary response teams. The curriculum covers essential topics such as secure configuration management, continuous monitoring, threat intelligence, patch management complexities, and lifecycle security considerations unique to industrial systems. Participants also explore emerging trends, including the influence of IIoT, digital transformation, and advanced automation on industrial cybersecurity risk.
Attending these training courses in London offers professionals access to expert instructors and an international cybersecurity community within one of the world’s leading technology and industrial innovation hubs. The city’s diverse industrial landscape and advanced cyber defense ecosystem enrich discussions on global ICS security practices. By completing this specialization, participants are equipped to strengthen industrial system resilience, protect critical infrastructure, and mitigate operational risks—ensuring safe, reliable, and secure industrial operations in an increasingly connected world.