Introduction to SCADA Security Course

Get an introduction to SCADA security, including ICS types, ICS components, process control and safety systems, and strengths and weaknesses.

20 minutes

Course description

This introductory course covers the basic information security concepts related to the security of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. It starts of with an overview of different types of Industrial Control Systems and common ICS components and provides background information about Basic Process Control Systems (BPCS) and Safety Instrumentation Systems (SIS). The course also highlights the strengths and weaknesses of ICS/SCADA systems when it comes to security.

Syllabus

Control System - Strengths and Weaknesses

Video - 00:05:00
BPCS and SIS

Video - 00:01:00
ICS Components

Video - 00:08:00
Types of ICS (Industrial Control Systems)

Video - 00:05:00
Introduction to CSSA

Video - 00:02:00

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