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ICS418: ICS Security Essentials for Leaders

ICS418Industrial Control Systems Security
  • 12 Hours (Self-Paced)
Course created by:
Dean ParsonsJason Christopher
Dean Parsons & Jason Christopher
ICS418: ICS Security Essentials for Leaders
Course created by:
Dean ParsonsJason Christopher
Dean Parsons & Jason Christopher
  • 12 CPEs

    Apply your credits to renew your certifications

  • In-Person, Virtual or Self-Paced

    Attend a live, instructor-led class at a location near you or remotely, or train on your time over 4 months

  • 12 Hands-On Lab(s)

    Apply what you learn with hands-on exercises and labs

ICS418 training empowers leaders to develop and sustain ICS/OT security programs, align industrial cyber risks with business goals, and foster a culture of safety, reliability, and security.

Course Overview

The ICS418: ICS Security Essentials for Leaders course is designed to equip leaders responsible for critical infrastructure and operational technology (OT) environments with the tools and strategies needed to manage industrial cyber risks effectively. This two-day course addresses the unique challenges of securing ICS/OT systems, prioritizing safety, reliability, and business objectives while adapting to evolving threats and technologies. Participants will gain the skills to lead teams, processes, and technologies in developing and sustaining robust ICS security programs.

What You’ll Learn

  • Connect ICS/OT cyber risks to business decisions to show their value to leadership
  • Adapt to emerging technologies and trends to meet organizational needs
  • Develop metrics to measure industrial cyber risk management success
  • Implement best practices for ICS incident detection and response
  • Use threat intelligence to strengthen ICS security programs
  • Build and retain skilled ICS security teams to address workforce gaps
  • Bridge IT and OT security strategies to create effective ICS cybersecurity programs

Business Takeaways

  • Develop and measure ICS-specific cybersecurity programs organization-wide
  • Communicate ICS security vision to executives and leadership
  • Build and retain your ICS security team using strategic planning
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of industrial cyber risk management
  • Navigate IT, OT, engineering, and security constraints to enhance organizational culture

Course Syllabus

Explore the course syllabus below to view the full range of topics covered in ICS418: ICS Security Essentials for Leaders.

Section 1ICS Security Leader Core Development & Responsibilities

On the first day, students will learn the differences between traditional information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems, as well as the associated threats, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts from ICS-specific cyber-attacks.

Topics covered

  • Overview of ICS and Critical Infrastructure
  • Attack History & Modern Adversaries
  • Cybersecurity Risk, Impacts, Goals & Safety

Labs

  • Top 10 ICS Assessment Questions & Answers
  • ICS Threat Intel Report Evaluation & ACDC
  • Trending, Forecasting, and Analysis Leadership

Section 2ICS Security Team Development Focus

The second section of this course builds on the concepts around building an ICS security program and explores the workforce needs to manage the day-to-day tasks, planning, and reporting required to minimize cyber risk.

Topics covered

  • Governance, Oversight, Execution, and Support
  • Dedicated ICS Security Efforts & Measuring Value
  • Organization Roles & Responsibilities

Labs

  • GOES and ICS Security
  • Building an ICS Security Workforce
  • Organizational Change with ICS Security

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