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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
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ICS418: ICS Security Essentials for Leaders
Course created by:
Dean ParsonsJason Christopher
Dean Parsons & Jason Christopher
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  • 12 CPEs

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  • In-Person, Virtual or Self-Paced

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  • 12 Hands-On Lab(s)

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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.

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This course is a must for managers in the ICS space. I'm sure many people are trying to build an OT security program based on IT standards and guidelines. This course did a great job of pointing out those differences.
Jason R.MP Materials

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

Meet Your Authors

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    Dean Parsons
    Dean Parsons

    Dean Parsons

    Principal Instructor

    Dean Parsons, CEO of ICS Defense Force, has established comprehensive ICS security programs and leading industrial-grade incident responses across sectors like telecommunications and energy. He wrote the pivotal SANS ICS Cybersecurity Field Manuals.

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    Jason Christopher
    Jason Christopher

    Jason Christopher

    Certified Instructor

    Jason D. Christopher has significantly influenced national cybersecurity policies through his leadership in developing the NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards and the U.S. Department of Energy's Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model.

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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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Learn Alongside Leading Cybersecurity Professionals From Around The World

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    There are a ton of takeaways I can bring back to my team to start implementing immediately, as well as longer term strategic talking points to discuss with my leadership.
    Sean L.CORE Electric Cooperative
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    The lessons taught in this class helps me to prepare myself to approach upper management about getting cyber defenses on the OT networks.
    Vickram R.Eastern Generating Company
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    I have been on a 3 year journey of building an ICS Security team/program and the course material truly captures most if not all the concepts and concerns that need to be incorporated.
    David B.Pernod Ricard
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