Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Introduction Course

A look at operational technology and ICS, including infrastructure, asset types and environments.

27 minutes

Course description

An introduction to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT), including a discussion on critical infrastructure, an overview of ICS environments and comparison of information technology (IT) and ICS.

Syllabus

IT vs ICS

Video - 00:08:00
A comparison of ICS and traditional IT system assets, architectures, operation and maintenance.
Industrial Automation Zones and ICS Networking Overview

Video - 00:05:00
An overview of how industrial automation devices are zoned and their respective networking concepts.
ICS Asset Types

Video - 00:05:00
A brief overview of ICS asset types and their roles.
Critical Infrastructure and Sectors of OT

Video - 00:04:00
A look at the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) critical infrastructure sectors and the role of OT/ICS.
ICS & OT, What Are They?

Video - 00:04:00
An introduction to ICS and OT concepts, definitions and industries of operation.

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