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 Vienna provide professionals with the essential knowledge and tools to protect critical industrial infrastructure from cybersecurity threats. These programs are designed for engineers, IT security specialists, operations managers, and cybersecurity professionals who work with industrial control systems (ICS), including SCADA systems, PLCs, and other automated control technologies used in sectors like energy, manufacturing, transportation, and utilities.
Participants will gain a deep understanding of the unique security challenges posed by industrial control systems, exploring the intersection of IT security and operational technology (OT). The courses cover the vulnerabilities inherent in ICS environments and teach best practices for securing these critical systems against cyberattacks. Topics include network segmentation, access control, vulnerability assessment, incident detection, and incident response specific to ICS environments. Participants will also learn how to develop and implement ICS security frameworks that ensure compliance with global standards, such as NIST, ISA/IEC 62443, and the Cybersecurity Framework for Critical Infrastructure.
These ICS cybersecurity training programs in Vienna combine theory with practical application, allowing participants to work through real-world case studies, security audits, and hands-on simulations. Attendees will also explore strategies for integrating IT and OT security efforts, understanding how to balance the need for operational efficiency with cybersecurity measures. Key lessons include assessing and addressing risks in connected systems, developing incident response plans for ICS environments, and creating disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
Attending these training courses in Vienna offers a unique opportunity to learn from global experts in a city recognized for its leadership in technology policy and critical infrastructure security. By completing this program, participants will be equipped to enhance ICS resilience, mitigate cyber risks, and ensure the continuity of essential services across industries.