The Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cybersecurity in Zurich is a professional training course designed to help organizations protect critical industrial systems from cyber threats.
From:
31-08-2026
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 Zurich provide professionals with specialized knowledge and practical techniques to protect industrial environments from evolving cyber threats. Designed for engineers, cybersecurity specialists, system integrators, operational technology (OT) managers, and risk professionals, these programs address the unique security challenges associated with ICS, SCADA systems, and other critical operational infrastructures that support manufacturing, energy, transportation, and industrial processes.
Participants gain a deep understanding of ICS cybersecurity principles, exploring the vulnerabilities inherent in legacy systems, control networks, field devices, and industrial communication protocols. The courses emphasize how digitalization, remote connectivity, and the convergence of IT and OT environments increase exposure to cyber risks. Through hands-on demonstrations, simulations, and case studies, attendees learn to identify threats, evaluate system architecture, and apply practical defense strategies tailored to industrial settings.
These ICS cybersecurity training programs in Zurich highlight key areas such as risk assessment for industrial environments, secure configuration of control systems, network segmentation, anomaly detection, incident response in OT contexts, and resilience planning for critical operations. Participants examine best practices for designing layered defenses, managing supply chain risks, and implementing security monitoring across complex industrial ecosystems. The curriculum bridges the gap between operational reliability and cybersecurity requirements, ensuring participants can make informed decisions that protect both safety and continuity.
Attending these training courses in Zurich offers professionals access to a global hub recognized for technological innovation, advanced engineering, and high standards of operational safety. The city’s international environment enables cross-industry knowledge exchange and insights into global OT security trends. By completing this specialization, participants develop the expertise needed to secure industrial control systems, strengthen operational resilience, and ensure that critical processes remain protected in today’s increasingly interconnected and digitally dependent industrial landscape.