Course Description

This program provides an introduction to cybersecurity principles in industrial automation and control systems (IACS), aligned with the ISA/IEC 62443 standards. Participants learn about threats, vulnerabilities, risk management, and security measures specific to operational technology (OT) environments. The course focuses on defense-in-depth, security zones, access control, and secure system lifecycle practices to help organizations protect critical infrastructure, manufacturing systems, and smart industrial operations.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand industrial control systems and the OT environment.
  • Identify cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities in IACS.
  • Apply risk management and defense-in-depth concepts.
  • Understand ISA/IEC 62443 security levels and security zones.
  • Promote cybersecurity awareness in industrial automation environments.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for OT engineers, control system engineers, industrial IT managers, cybersecurity professionals, maintenance engineers, project managers, and consultants working with industrial automation and control systems.

Course Agenda

Registration

Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Day 1: Introduction to Industrial Cybersecurity

  • Overview of Industrial Control Systems (ICS/SCADA/DCS/PLC)
  • Difference between IT and OT environments
  • Common cybersecurity threats in industrial automation
  • Introduction to ISA/IEC 62443 standards and terminology
  • Security lifecycle concepts for IACS

Day 2: Securing Industrial Automation Systems

  • Security zones and conduits concept
  • Access control, authentication, and identity management
  • Industrial network architecture and segmentation
  • Device and protocol security (Modbus, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP)
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Day 3: Governance, Best Practices & Emerging Trends

  • Policies, procedures, and industrial cybersecurity governance
  • Incident response and disaster recovery in OT environments
  • Compliance, audit, and reporting considerations
  • Emerging technologies: IIoT, Industrial AI, and digital twins
  • Program review and key takeaways

Post Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.