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ICS Assessment Methodology Guide

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ICS Assessment Methodology Guide (PDF, 0.26MB)Published: 08 Mar, 2021
Created by:
Dean ParsonsDon C. Weber
Dean Parsons & Don C. Weber

This guide covers the basics for an industrial control sector assessment methodology. It is intended to be used to gauge the maturity of a security program implemented to protect control environments. The guide concentrates on several primary areas to help gauge implementation of the current program and prioritize risk reduction.

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Dean Parsons

Dean Parsons

Principal Instructor

Dean Parsons, CEO of ICS Defense Force, teaches ICS515 and co-authors ICS418, emphasizing ICS-specific detection, incident response, and security programs that support OT operations—aligning practitioners and leaders on clear, defensible action.

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Don C. Weber

Don C. Weber

Principal Instructor

A visionary OT security leader, SANS Principal Instructor, and USMC veteran, Don co-authored ICS613 and teaches ICS410. He translates years of frontline experience into safer, practical methods to empower defenders protecting critical infrastructure.

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