What is included?

• You have 12 months time as of reception of the learning material to learn, do the exam and get your certification
  
• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course 
• Participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes
  
• An Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course. 
• In case candidates do not pass the exam, they are entitled to a free retake within 12 months from the date the coupon code is received  
• + 20% reduction on the first year subscription for our all-in-one ISMS/GRC management solution

Why should you take this training course?

Lead SCADA Security Manager training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to plan, design, and implement an effective program to protect SCADA systems. In addition, you will be able to understand common Industrial Control System (ICS) threats, vulnerabilities, risks related to the Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and techniques used to manage these risks. This training focuses on several aspects of security management and skills related to SCADA/ICS security.  

Lead SCADA Security Manager training course is designed by industry experts with in-depth experience in SCADA and Industrial Control Systems Security. Unlike other trainings, this training course concentrates specifically on the knowledge and skills needed by a professional seeking to advice on, or manage risks related to SCADA environments and systems. Given the high profile nature and the significant impacts associated with such environments, a holistic professional approach to security is needed and that is exactly what this course is designed to provide.

In addition, to acquire the theoretical knowledge needed by a SCADA Security Manager, a comprehensive methodology for the implementation of a SCADA Security program is presented. Thus, at the end of this course, you will gain knowledge on how to effectively implement a security program for SCADA/ICS systems.

After mastering all the necessary concepts of SCADA Security, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified Lead SCADA Security Manager” credential. By holding a PECB Lead SCADA Security Manager Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to support and lead a team in managing SCADA Security.

Who should attend?

This training course is intended for: 

• Security professionals interested in acquiring  SCADA security professional skills
• IT professionals looking to enhance their technical skills and knowledge
• IT and Risk Managers seeking a more detailed understanding of ICS and SCADA systems
• SCADA system developers
• SCADA engineers and operators
• SCADA IT professionals

Training course structure

Module 1: Introduction to SCADA and ICS

• Course objectives and structure
• Fundamental principles and concepts of SCADA and SCADA Security
• Industrial Control Systems (ICS) characteristics, threats and vulnerabilities

Module 2: Designing a Security Program and Network Security Architecture

• SCADA Security program
• Risk assessment
• Network security architecture for SCADA systems

Module 3: Implementing ICS Security Controls, Incident Management and Business Continuity

• Implementation of security controls for SCADA systems
• Incident management
• Linkage to business continuity
• Monitoring, measurement analysis and evaluation

Module 4: Security testing of SCADA systems

• Testing principles
• Legal and ethical issues
• Penetration testing approaches
• Security testing of ICS
• Management of a penetration test
• Documentation of the test, quality review and report
• Maintaining a testing program
• Competence and evaluation of SCADA Security Managers
• Closing the training

Certification Exam

Learning objectives

 By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:

• Understand and explain the purpose and risks to SCADA systems, Distributed Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers
• Understand the risks faced by these environments and the appropriate approaches to manage such risks
• Develop the expertise to support a pro-active SCADA Security program, including policies and vulnerability management
• Define and design network architecture incorporating defense in advanced security controls for SCADA
• Explain the relationship between management, operational and technical controls in a SCADA Security program
• Improve the ability to design resilient and high availability SCADA systems
• Learn how to manage a program of effective security testing activities

Examination

The “PECB Certified Lead SCADA Security Manager” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of SCADA and SCADA Security
• Domain 2: Industrial Control Systems (ICS) characteristics, threats and vulnerabilities
• Domain 3: Designing and developing an ICS Security Program based on NIST SP 800-82
• Domain 4: Network security architecture for SCADA systems
• Domain 5: Implementation of security controls for SCADA systems
• Domain 6: Developing resilient and robust systems
• Domain 7: Security testing of SCADA systems

Duration: 3 hours
Location: Online through the PECB app OR in person in one of the PECB exam centers
Preparation: PECB Exam Preparation Guides
Language: The exam is available in multiple other languages and does not need to be taken in the same language as the training material. Additional time can be requested when your native language is not available in your mother tongue (to be requested by candidates on the exam day)
Retake: In case you fail the exam, you can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free

For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Certification

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. 

The requirements for PECB Lead SCADA Security Manager Certifications are:

1. Understanding an organization and its context
2. Defining a SCADA approach
3. Selecting a SCADA methodology
4. Defining SCADA criteria
5. Identification of assets, threats, existing controls, vulnerabilities and consequences (impacts)
6. Assessing consequences
7. Determining the level of security programs in SCADA systems
8. Evaluating SCADA system scenarios
9. Evaluating SCADA system treatment options
10. Selecting and implementing controls
11. Performing a SCADA review

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