Cybersecurity for Industrial Automation (ICS/SCADA) and OT
This 4-day training is fully focused on the (cyber)security approach of industrial control systems (ICS) and is intended for IT, engineering and (cyber)security professionals in all sectors and sizes of industry and critical infrastructure
Cybersecurity for Industrial Automation (ICS/SCADA) and OT – training options
Option 1: 4-day training (classroom and live online)
Option 2: In-company training, tailored to your organisation
The industrial sector suffered the most of cyber attacks last year!
Industrial and civil infrastructure are an increasingly important target for cyber attacks. The risk of a cyber attack is not only increasing, the attacks are also more advanced and complex. For the first time in 5 years, the number of cyber attacks in industry exceeds the number of cyber incidents in the financial sector. Security of industrial and process environments therefore requires the highest priority!
What will you learn in this highly topical ICS (cyber)security training?
Security for industrial automation and critical infrastructure is a hot topic. This 4-day industrial (cyber)security training is fully focused on the security approach of your ICS, SCADA and DCS systems. After completing this training, you will have acquired more than excellent knowledge for managing industrial (cyber)security within your own organization. You can set up and implement policy in accordance with national and international laws and regulations. You will learn how to arm your production network or process installation against cyber attacks, based on the IEC 62443 cybersecurity guideline for industrial automation and control systems and numerous other guidelines and standards. Complying with and implementing the new European NIS 2 Directive on cybersecurity will also be an important subject in this training.
During the training, the setting up and implementation of a well-functioning (cyber)security environment of industrial control systems (ICS) will be discussed. As ICS systems are increasingly integrated with IT networks, concrete security recommendations are made to improve the security of both the organization and the IT infrastructure. The successful integration of risk management and industrial control systems (ICS) and the ICS security architecture are also important parts of this highly topical training.
Prerequisites
There are no specific requirements for delegates wishing to attend this training. However, a basic knowledge of computer networking, industrial communication networks and (cyber)security concepts would be beneficial.
Educational level of the training
The 4-day training on Cybersecurity for Industrial Automation (ICS/SCADA) and OT will be given on a higher educational level.
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In-company
With at least 5 participants, an in-house training on Cybersecurity for Industrial Automation and OT could be your best choice. An in-company training, whether or not customized to the needs of your organization, has many advantages and:
- saves you and your colleagues (travel) time and travel and accommodation expenses
- enables you to train in the comfort of you own working environment
- can be arranged at times and dates convenient for you,
- sensitive issues can be discussed openly since no outsiders are present
- from 5 participants, an in-company training is often more useful and cost effective
Do you prefer an in-company training on Cybersecurity for Industrial Automation and OT? Please contact us for more information. We are more than happy to discuss the various possibilities with you!
We have organized in-company trainings all around the globe, among others in the following countries: Aruba, Azerbaijan, Curaçao, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Switzerland, Türkiye, Uganda.
Content
Cybersecurity for industrial automation (ICS/SCADA) and OT – Curriculum
DAY I
Security for industrial automation and critical infrastructure
- Trends in ICT and Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
- Relevant standards and frameworks (NIS 2, IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82)
Overview of Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
- Industrial Control Systems (ICS): overview
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Examples and topologies
ICS – risk management and assessment
- Threats and vulnerabilities
- Potential impact
- The risk management process
- Embedding risk management in your organisation
- Special points of attention regarding Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
DAY II
ICS security
- How to develop a business case
- Required expertise and skills
- Defining a scope
- Policy, standards and procedures
- Implementing a framework for risk management
- Inventory of ICS components
- Setting up a project plan
- Defining measures
- Awareness
Day III
ICS security architecture
- Logical network segmentation
- Firewalls
- TCIP/IP protocol suite
- Defense-in-Depth architecture
- RESTful APIs and JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)
- Process integration
- Specific SCADA and ICS protocols
- Remote Support Access (RSA)
- Single points of failure
- Redundancy and fault tolerance
- Access control
- Monitoring and logging
- Incident response
DAY IV
ICS security implementation and operation
- Integration of risk management and Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
- Awareness
- Audits
- Configuration management
- Business Continuity Management (BCM)
- Maintenance
- Protection of storage media
- Physical security
- Personnel safety
- Acquisition
- Integrity of systems and information
- Program management
- Privacy controls
Certificate
After completing the Cybersecurity for Industrial Automation (ICS/SCADA) and OT training you will 
receive a personal certificate.
Trainer(s)
Your excellent trainer is:
Ronald van der Poel
Ronald van der Poel is a top consultant in the field of industrial automation and is specialised in cybersecurity for OT/ICS. He worked for over 30 years for and with large companies like TataSteel, MSD, and Siemens but supported also smaller companies to enhance their digital security of control systems (IACS) and industrial automation systems.
Start date(s)
The 4-day training on Cybersecurity for Industrial Automation and OT will be organized in Amsterdam (or surroundings). Class times are from 09.30 hrs. In the morning until 17.00 hrs. In the afternoon. You can participate on the following dates:
- 11 + 12 + 18 + 19 June 2026
- 1 + 2 + 5 + 6 October 2026
Fee / Registration
The fee for the 4-day training Cybersecurity for Industrial Automation (ICS/SCADA) and OT is € 4,380 (excl. VAT) per person. The fee includes all lunches, coffee/tea and documentation material.