Fundamentals of Cyber Security

The aim of this course is to learn the fundamental principles for cyber security in the context of the management, technical, specification, design, operation and maintenance requirements of Industrial Automation Controls Systems (IACS).

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Outline

  • Background on cyber security standards and industry guidance i.e. IEC 62443
  • Network fundamentals and associated technology
  • TCP / IP fundamentals, routing and segmentation
  • Technical security authentication and encryption
  • Organisational security and lifecycle management
  • Employee awareness and security goals
  • Technical countermeasures and implementation
  • Formal examination

Who is this for?

The course is particularly useful for those managers and engineers who may be directly or indirectly, involved in executing projects and/or operating and maintaining such IACS requirements covering the entire security and cyber security lifecycle in accordance with IEC 62443 and other relevant industry guidance, with a particular focus on physical and cyber security technical lifecycle management.

There are no specific requirements for delegates wishing to attend this training course, however a basic knowledge of IACS, industrial communication networks and IT-/OT interface user knowledge would be beneficial.

At the end of the course you should be able to:

  • Describe the principles of security and cyber security management and the key features of Industry standards and technical reports
  • Understand the fundamentals of industrial communication networks and relevant technology
  • Understand the requirements for communication protocols, routing and segmentation
  • Appreciate the key requirements for countermeasures, design, operations & maintenance regarding cyber security lifecycle phases, roles and responsibilities 
  • Understand the requirements for organisational security, business impact, planning and recovery in terms of policy, procedures, guidelines and competency requirements
  • Understand the requirements for proper inspection, operation, maintenance and modification of installed cyber security measures as required by the safety & security standards

This course can be customised and delivered at a location that suits you.

Contact our training team to find out how we can support your training needs.

This course is included in our public course schedule.

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