ICS and SCADA Overview Course

2 hours, 44 minutes

Syllabus

Types of ICS

Video - 00:05:00

Discover the world of industrial control systems and their unique applications.
ICS Components

Video - 00:07:00

A deep dive into the critical elements that comprise an industrial control system.
Strengths & Weaknesses

Video - 00:11:00

Analyzing the capabilities and potential vulnerabilities of ICS architectures.
Process Control Networks and Devices

Video - 00:10:00

Take a look at the evolution of process control networks.
IT vs ICS

Video - 00:10:00

A comparative analysis of IT and OT systems.
Modbus, DNP3 & HART

Video - 00:15:00

Take a look at the three most common ICS protocols: Modbus, DNP3, and Hart.
Other ICS Protocols

Video - 00:08:00

Examine other common ICS protocols.
Open vs Proprietary Protocols

Video - 00:08:00

Exploring the differences between open and proprietary protocols in industrial control systems.
OLE for Process Control

Video - 00:14:00

Exploring ways OPC improves ICS capabilities.
ICS Incidents

Video - 00:06:00

An overview of major ICS incidents and their implications for security.
Threats to SCADA

Video - 00:26:00

Understanding the unique threats to SCADA system security.
Security Frameworks & Strategy

Video - 00:07:00

Take a look at strategies and frameworks for ICS and SCADA protection.
Policies, Standards, Procedures & Guidelines

Video - 00:11:00

An exploration of the policies, standards, and procedures safeguarding ICS and SCADA.
Developing a SCADA Security Policy

Video - 00:08:00

We'll take a look at how to create an effective SCADA security policy.
ICS Security Standards Bodies

Video - 00:18:00

We'll explore the key governing bodies shaping ICS security standards.

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