Introduction to Industrial Control Systems with Ashley Van Hoesen
Overview
- Course Length: 16 hours
- Support from expert instructors
- Includes certificate of completion
- 12 months access to Cyber Range
This course will equip you with everything you need to understand ICS. Learn theory and hands-on skills in ICS devices, networking, and defense strategies against common attacks, all in a practical virtual lab environment.
This comprehensive course is designed to deeply understand cybersecurity’s key concepts, components, and role in modern industries. Whether you have minimal knowledge or experience in ICS, this course will equip you with the necessary skills to excel in this field. Through theoretical instruction and hands-on lab exercises, you will develop a solid foundation in ICS devices, components, architecture, and applications. You will also learn about ICS networking protocols and how to ensure secure communication within these systems. As you progress, you will explore common ICS attacks and acquire essential defense strategies to protect against them. The practical application of your knowledge will be facilitated through hands-on lab exercises conducted in a virtual environment.
Who Should Take This Course
- Process Control Engineer / Instrument & Control Engineer
- ICS/SCADA Security Engineer
- ICS/SCADA Penetration Tester
- ICS/OT Systems Engineer
- OT SOC Operator
Audience Skill Level
This course is tailored to beginners. The course addresses the core security principles needed to support critical infrastructure while examining the greatest risks and needs in an industrial control system environment.
Each student will need a laptop or desktop with the following hardware requirements:
- CPU: 64-bit processor (Intel i5/i7 8th generation or newer, or AMD equivalent recommended)
- BIOS: Intel-VTx or AMD-V enabled. You must be able to access your BIOS if changes are necessary
- RAM: A minimum of 8GB of RAM is required. It is recommended to have 16GB or more of RAM
- STORAGE: A minimum of 40GB of free storage space is required
NOTE: Apple systems using the M1/M2 processor line cannot perform the necessary virtualization functions and therefore cannot be used for this course.
Additionally, students will need the following host and software requirements:
- Download and install, one of the following:
- VMware Workstation Pro 16.2.X+ or VMware Player 16.2.X+
- VMware Workstation Pro 17.0.0+ or VMware Player 17.0.0+
- VMWare Fusion Pro 12.2+ or VMware Fusion Player 11.5+
If you do not own a licensed copy of VMware Workstation Pro or VMware Fusion Pro, you can download a free 30-day trial copy from VMware. VMware will send you a time-limited serial number if you register for the trial at their website. VMware player can be used, but it offers fewer features than Workstation Pro.
- Disable antivirus or endpoint protection
- Local Administrative access
- Download and install:
- 7-zip for Windows Hosts
- Keka for macOS hosts
There are no scheduled live dates for this course at this time. Private training may be available.
On Demand Training
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Train at your own pace with no set course schedule
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Access to all course resources, including slides and VMs
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Subject Matter Expert support through Discord
- Tips, tools, and techniques that can be applied immediately upon returning to work
- Strengthen your skills by solving challenges within the Antisyphon Cyber Range
- Become part of a community driven to educate and share knowledge
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