What you will learn
This learning path teaches you how to defend the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) that manage our nation’s critical infrastructure. Fourteen courses build your SCADA security knowledge around the eight Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA) domains. You’ll learn about defending against common SCADA threats and vulnerabilities, conducting risk assessments, implementing remote access and physical controls, and more. Upon completion, you’ll be prepared to earn your CSSA certification and validate your SCADA security knowledge.
Syllabus
Introduction to SCADA Security
Course — 00:20:09
K0005, K0137, K0170, K0437
Get an introduction to SCADA security, including ICS types, ICS components, process control and safety systems, and strengths and weaknesses.
ICS Protocols
Course — 01:06:52
K0005, K0137, K0170, K0417, K0437
Explore common Industrial Control System (ICS) protocols and their security features as you progress through this 15-video course.
SCADA Security Frameworks
Course — 01:06:30
K0005, K0006, K0065, K0137, K0177, K0267, K0437, K0612
This course will begin your reintroduction to SCADA security frameworks, covering common threats to SCADA, relevant security standards and bodies, developing SCADA security policies and more.
SCADA Security Assessment
Course — 00:44:38
K0002, K0013, K0040, K0165, K0290, K0342, K0437
Review your understanding of SCADA security assessment with this course covering SCADA security objectives, security assessment programs and more.
SCADA Device Identification and Analysis
Course — 00:42:33
K0004, K0137, K0170, K0177, K0274, K0342, K0437, K0536, K0565
Make sure you know what you need to know with this course on SCADA device identification and analysis.
SCADA Vulnerabilities
Course — 00:26:39
K0005, K0060, K0071, K0077, K0137, K0170, K0177, K0342, K0437, K0536, K0565
Explore SCADA vulnerabilities with this course covering common vulnerabilities, vulnerability scanning, server OS testing and more.
Pentesting SCADA Services and Protocols
Course — 00:23:23
K0005, K0060, K0137, K0170, K0177, K0342, K0437, K0536, K0565
Review what it takes to attack standard services, server OS, ICS protocols and more with this course on pentesting SCADA services and protocols.
SCADA Access Controls
Course — 00:30:45
K0007, K0033, K0056, K0065, K0137, K0170, K0437
In this course, you’ll look at the importance of SCADA access controls. Review physical safety, access control models and more.
Remote Access and Field Site Security
Course — 00:36:55
K0071, K0104, K0137, K0190, K0427, K0437, K0561
Re-familiarize yourself with the challenges of remote access and field site security through this course on remote access technologies, field site firewalls and more.
SCADA Network Security
Course — 00:38:51
K0033, K0049, K0137, K0145, K0179, K0437, K0561, K0565
In this course, you’ll refresh your knowledge of SCADA network security through secure network design, firewalls and logical security zones.
SCADA Intrusion Detection and Incident Response
Course — 01:00:48
K0004, K0041, K0042, K0046, K0137, K0324, K0437
Get to grips with what you need to know for SCADA intrusion detection and incident response.
SCADA Preventative Controls
Course — 00:45:57
K0033, K0049, K0074, K0162, K0205, K0324, K0437, K0480
Brush up on what you need to prevent or mitigate disasters with this course on SCADA preventative controls.
ICS/SCADA Security Best Practices
Course — 00:25:34
K0004, K0005, K0073, K0437, K0527
Let’s take a look at ICS and SCADA Security best practices.
CSSA Exam Overview
Course — 00:04:54
This course will give you an overview of the Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA) exam and what to expect.
CSSA Practice Exam
Assessment — 75 questions — 00:37:30
CSSA Skill Assessment
Assessment — 75 questions — 00:37:30
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