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ICS/SCADA Fundamentals

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The ICS SCADA Fundamentals course is taught by world-renowned cybersecurity expert Chris Kubecka and will introduce students to basic critical infrastructure concepts.
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22

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Designed for learners who have no prior work experience in IT or Cybersecurity, but are interested in starting a career in this exciting field.
Designed for learners with prior cybersecurity work experience who are interested in advancing their career or expanding their skillset.
Designed for learners with a solid grasp of foundational IT and cybersecurity concepts who are interested in pursuing an entry-level security role.
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Course Outline

1
The Basics
0
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21
Min
1
ICS Technology
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H
59
Min
1
Close Out
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H
2
Min

ICS Technology Part 1

Free

11m

Course Overview

Free

5m

Common Questions and Course Summary

Free

2m

ICS Technology Part 2

Free

5m

IT vs. ICS

Free

16m

Commonly Used ICS Protocols

Free

1m

Modbus Part 1

Free

5m

Modbus Part 2

Free

5m

ICS Cyber War Case Study Part 1

Free

13m

ICS Cyber War Case Study Part 2

Free

9m

Proprietary ICS Protocols

Free

4m

Bacnet Part 1

Free

2m

Bacnet Part 2

Free

3m

Course Description

Students will learn about basic ICS protocols and SCADA systems. Students will then be introduced to the threats and risks that are associated with ICS systems. This course will also teach students how ICS technology differs from the traditional enterprise networking environment. Basic ICS and critical infrastructure terminology will be covered in this course. Students will also learn which part of the CIA Triad is emphasized with critical infrastructure systems and receive an introduction to major components of an ICS network. The course will briefly touch on the OWASP Top 10 and how it relates to ICS systems. Students will learn about the Modbus protocol structure and work through different case studies of real life attacks.

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of TCP/IP
  • Basic understanding of remote management protocols
  • Basic understanding of network protocols
  • Curiosity with ICS SCADA Systems
  • Course Goals

  • By the end of this course, students should be able to:
  • Discover commonly used ICS SCADA Protocols used in production
  • Understand why availability is paramount in ICS technology
  • * Understand the general differences between IT and ICS technology

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    Instructors

    Chris Kubecka
    Founder and CEO of HypaSec
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    Learn core concepts and get hands-on with key skills.

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    ICS/SCADA Fundamentals

    The ICS SCADA Fundamentals course is taught by world-renowned cybersecurity expert Chris Kubecka and will introduce students to basic critical infrastructure concepts.
    1
    22
    M
    Time
    beginner
    difficulty
    1
    ceu/cpe

    Course Content

    Course Description

    Students will learn about basic ICS protocols and SCADA systems. Students will then be introduced to the threats and risks that are associated with ICS systems. This course will also teach students how ICS technology differs from the traditional enterprise networking environment. Basic ICS and critical infrastructure terminology will be covered in this course. Students will also learn which part of the CIA Triad is emphasized with critical infrastructure systems and receive an introduction to major components of an ICS network. The course will briefly touch on the OWASP Top 10 and how it relates to ICS systems. Students will learn about the Modbus protocol structure and work through different case studies of real life attacks.

    Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of TCP/IP
  • Basic understanding of remote management protocols
  • Basic understanding of network protocols
  • Curiosity with ICS SCADA Systems
  • Course Goals

  • By the end of this course, students should be able to:
  • Discover commonly used ICS SCADA Protocols used in production
  • Understand why availability is paramount in ICS technology
  • * Understand the general differences between IT and ICS technology

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    Complete this entire course to earn a ICS/SCADA Fundamentals Certificate of Completion