Introduction to Control Systems in Cybersecurity (101)

This course introduces students to industrial control systems (ICS) cybersecurity basics. This includes a comparative analysis of IT and ICS architectures, understanding risk in terms of consequence, security vulnerabilities within ICS environments, and effective cyber risk mitigation strategies for the control systems domain.

After attending this course, students will be able to:

• Describe ICS deployments, components, and information flow.
• Differentiate cybersecurity within IT and ICS domains.
• Explain a cyber exploit in an ICS architecture.
• Recognize sector dependencies.
• Identify cybersecurity resources available within CISA.

Who Should Attend

This course is for individuals responsible for evaluating or assessing the cybersecurity posture of critical infrastructure. This could include any number of specific roles and responsibilities, such as cybersecurity management and risk management personnel, information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) security personnel, and IT and OT managers.

Logistics

This course is a regional training event and is coordinated with each CISA Regional Office. Contact your CISA Regional Office for the event schedule and to register for a training event in your area.

A certificate of completion will be provided at the conclusion of the course. This course is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training and awards attendees continuing education units (CEUs) upon completion. 

There is no tuition cost to attend this training.

To ask a question or provide other feedback on ICS training, contact us at ICStraining@inl.gov.