PECB CourseCybersecurity ManagementAdvancedLead SCADA Security Manager
Manage SCADA system security and protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
Course Description
This course focuses on the security management of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems and industrial control environments. Learn to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats with specialized OT security strategies.
Who Should Attend
- SCADA system administrators
- OT security managers
- Critical infrastructure professionals
Learning Objectives
- 1Assess SCADA security risks and vulnerabilities
- 2Implement SCADA-specific security controls
- 3Design secure SCADA network architectures
- 4Manage SCADA incident response
Prerequisites
- Understanding of SCADA/ICS systems
- Basic cybersecurity knowledge
Course Modules
Day 1: SCADA Security Fundamentals and Threat Landscape
SCADA architecture and components (RTUs, HMIs, PLCs); SCADA-specific threat landscape; nation-state and criminal threats to critical infrastructure; and regulatory requirements for SCADA security.
Day 2: Risk Assessment and Security Architecture
SCADA risk assessment methodologies; vulnerability management for SCADA systems; secure network architecture design; network segmentation and DMZ configuration for SCADA.
Day 3: Security Controls and Monitoring
Access control for SCADA systems; authentication mechanisms; protocol security; monitoring and anomaly detection for OT networks; and patch management in SCADA environments.
Day 4: Incident Response, Recovery, and Certification Exam
SCADA-specific incident response procedures; business continuity for critical infrastructure; disaster recovery planning; and the PECB Certified Lead SCADA Security Manager certification examination.
Exam Details
Duration
3 hours
Format
Multiple choice (150 questions), closed book
Passing Score
70%
Retake Policy
Free retake within 12 months after first failure
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Certification
PECB Certified Lead SCADA Security Manager
Issued by PECB
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