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AUDITING OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY / SCADA / ICS (INTERMEDIATE)

Location

Dubai, UAE

Date

From Date: 14-Apr-2025
To Date: 18-Apr-2025

Duration

5 days

Language

ENGLISH

Discipline

Cloud Security & IT

Introduction

This intermediate-level course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of auditing Operational Technology (OT), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), and Industrial Control Systems (ICS). The course covers essential auditing techniques, common vulnerabilities in OT/SCADA/ICS environments, and the strategies used to ensure secure and effective operation. It is designed for professionals involved in IT and OT security, compliance, and risk management, focusing on how to audit and assess security in these critical infrastructure systems.

Objective

By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand

Understand the role and importance of auditing OT/SCADA/ICS systems.
Learn the common vulnerabilities and risks associated with OT/SCADA/ICS.
Develop skills to audit ICS/SCADA/OT environments effectively.
Understand regulatory requirements and standards related to OT auditing.
Gain insights into tools and techniques for identifying security gaps in OT systems.
Learn how to create audit reports and recommendations for improving system security and efficiency.

Audience

IT security professionals
OT system administrators
SCADA/ICS engineers
Compliance officers
Risk management professionals
Auditors with an interest in industrial control systems and operational technology
Anyone responsible for managing or securing OT/SCADA/ICS environments

Content

Day 1: Introduction to OT, SCADA, and ICS

Overview of OT, SCADA, and ICS systems
Key components and architecture of OT systems
Types of OT/SCADA/ICS networks
Security challenges in OT environments

Day 2: Auditing Frameworks and Methodologies

Introduction to auditing frameworks for OT/SCADA/ICS
Overview of relevant standards (e.g., NIST, ISA/IEC 62443)
Risk-based auditing approach
Defining audit objectives and scope

Day 3: Vulnerabilities and Threats in OT/SCADA/ICS

Common vulnerabilities in ICS/SCADA/OT
Threat models for OT systems
Attack vectors specific to ICS/SCADA systems
Case examples of security incidents in OT/SCADA environments

Day 4: Audit Tools and Techniques

Tools for OT/SCADA/ICS auditing
Network monitoring and analysis techniques
Security controls in ICS/SCADA/OT environments
Auditing for compliance with regulations and standards

Day 5: Reporting and Continuous Improvement

Writing audit reports for OT/SCADA/ICS systems
Recommendations for improving OT security
Developing an ongoing audit plan for OT/SCADA/ICS systems
Continuous improvement and adapting to evolving threats

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

Certificate

Define Management Consultants Certificate of course completion will be issued to all attendees.

Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences. Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

30% Lectures
30% Workshops and work presentation
20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
20% Videos& General Discussions

Course Details