Introduction:

SCADA and other process control networks, generically called SCADA, run the nation’s mission critical infrastructure, everything from the power grid to water treatment, chemical manufacturing to transportation. These networks are at increasing risk due to the move to standard protocols, the Microsoft OS and interconnection to other networks. Learn the skills required to direct and manage the appropriate cyber security protection for your SCADA system.

Audience:

This courseware is well suited for IT network administrators, IT security officers, and government crime prevention personnel. It is structured to educate your students so that your students can properly defend against VoIP-specific network infrastructure.

Course Aim:

Learn how standard IT security solutions can be used in SCADA systems and where SCADA specific security controls and practices are required. This course will teach you to develop a SCADA cyber security program and work with internal and external IT resources to implement the program.

Course Outline

SCADA security policies Firewall architecture, DMZ, and rulebases Secure remote access to a control center SCADA protocol security issues Securing field communications User authentication technologies and integration with SCADA applications Access control principles and implementation Active Directory integration with SCADA applications Detecting cyber attacks on SCADA systems Vulnerability scanning Security patch management Anti-virus protection and management Exceptions – what to do when you can’t implement best practice SCADA security standards and More!!