This course provides an introduction to cybersecurity in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) environments. The course focuses on how security in OT differs from traditional IT security and why industrial environments require specialized protection strategies. Students will gain insight into the architecture and components of ICS environments, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, sensors, and industrial networks.

Through practical exercises and case-based learning, students will gain hands-on experience with PLC communication, industrial protocols, and the assessment of security in industrial systems.

• The architecture and components of Industrial Control Systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, sensors, actuators, and industrial networks.
• Differences between IT and OT security, including operational requirements such as availability, safety, and real-time constraints.
• Common industrial communication protocols and their security implications.
• The Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture (Purdue Model) and network segmentation principles in OT environments.
• Threat actors, attack patterns, and attack chains targeting industrial environments.
• Common vulnerabilities and security challenges in ICS and OT systems.
• Principles of monitoring, detection, and incident handling in industrial environments.
• Basic concepts of risk management and defense-in-depth strategies for ICS security.

• Identify and analyze security risks in industrial control systems.
• Configure and implement basic security measures in ICS/OT environments.
• Communicate with and perform basic programming/configuration of PLCs and HMIs.
• Analyze industrial network traffic and communication protocols.
• Apply segmentation and hardening principles in industrial environments.
• Detect and respond to basic security incidents in OT systems.
• Assess the security posture of a simple ICS/OT setup and recommend relevant improvements.

• Identify and analyze security risks in industrial control systems.
• Configure and implement basic security measures in ICS/OT environments.
• Communicate with and perform basic programming/configuration of PLCs and HMIs.
• Analyze industrial network traffic and communication protocols.
• Apply segmentation and hardening principles in industrial environments.
• Detect and respond to basic security incidents in OT systems.
• Assess the security posture of a simple ICS/OT setup and recommend relevant improvements.