Why should you attend?
Lead SCADA Security Manager training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to plan, design, and implement an effective program to protect SCADA systems. In addition, you will be able to understand common Industrial Control System (ICS) threats, vulnerabilities, risks related to the Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and techniques used to manage these risks. This training focuses on several aspects of security management and skills related to SCADA/ICS security.
Who should attend?
- Security professionals interested in acquiring SCADA security professional skills
- IT professionals looking to enhance their technical skills and knowledge
- IT and Risk Managers seeking a more detailed understanding of ICS and SCADA systems
- SCADA system developers
- SCADA engineers and operators
- SCADA IT professionals
Course agenda
DAY 1 | Introduction to SCADA and ICS
DAY 2 | Designing a Security Program and Network Security Architecture
DAY 3 | Implementing ICS Security Controls, Incident Management and Business Continuity
DAY 4 | Security testing of SCADA systems
DAY 5 | Certification exam
Training material
Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed in hard copy as well as electronically via the KATE application.
Examination
The “PECB Certified Lead SCADA Security Manager” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
- DOMAIN 1 | Fundamental principles and concepts of SCADA and SCADA Security
- DOMAIN 2 | Industrial Control Systems (ICS) characteristics, threats and vulnerabilities
- DOMAIN 3 | Designing and developing an ICS Security Program based on NIST SP 800-82
- DOMAIN 4 | Network security architecture for SCADA systems
- DOMAIN 5 | Implementation of security controls for SCADA systems
- DOMAIN 6 | Developing resilient and robust systems
- DOMAIN 7 | Security testing of SCADA systems
The exam takes the form of a test consisting of 150 multiple-choice questions. It is an closed-book exam, i.e. no materials can be used. The exam lasts 3 hours and can be taken online or in paper form. If you do not pass the exam, you can repeat the exam for free within 12 months.
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the PECB Examination Rules and Policies.
Price
The price includes participation in the course, electronic training materials, exam and PECB certification fees. The price of the full-time course also includes a printed copy of the training material, lunch on teaching days and small refreshments.
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about SCADA certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for PECB Lead SCADA Security Manager Certifications are:
