Training on Cybersecurity for Industrial Process Control Systems

Module 1: Introduction to Industrial Cybersecurity

• Understanding the differences between IT and Operational Technology (OT) security requirements
• Identifying vulnerabilities in Process Control Systems (PCS), SCADA, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Examining the impact of cyber threats on industrial operations and critical infrastructure
• Case Study: Stuxnet worm and the manipulation of industrial control systems in Iran’s nuclear program
• Practical: Identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities in industrial control environments

Module 2: Standards, Frameworks, and Regulatory Compliance

• Overview of IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and ISO 27001 for industrial systems
• Aligning cybersecurity controls with safety and regulatory requirements
• Understanding compliance obligations in energy, utilities, and manufacturing sectors
• Case Study: Application of IEC 62443 in securing refinery operations in the oil and gas sector
• Practical: Map industrial cybersecurity controls to regulatory and compliance frameworks

Module 3: Risk Assessment and Threat Modeling for Industrial Control Systems

• Identifying threats targeting industrial protocols and devices such as Modbus, DNP3, and OPC
• Applying risk assessment methodologies tailored for OT and ICS environments
• Integrating hazard analysis with cyber threat modeling to improve resilience
• Case Study: Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack and its impact on fuel supply operations
• Practical: Conduct a cyber risk and threat assessment for an industrial control system

Module 4: Defense in Depth Strategies for Process Control Systems

• Network segmentation and application of the Purdue Model in ICS security
• Securing remote access and managing patches in legacy industrial environments
• Deploying intrusion detection and prevention systems within industrial networks
• Case Study: Ukraine power grid cyberattacks and the importance of layered security defenses
• Practical: Design a defense in depth architecture for an industrial control environment

Module 5: Monitoring, Incident Response, and Operational Resilience

• Building industrial Security Operations Centers (SOC) for continuous monitoring
• Developing incident response and disaster recovery plans for PCS environments
• Balancing operational uptime requirements with cybersecurity interventions
• Case Study: Triton/Trisis malware attacks targeting petrochemical plant safety systems
• Practical: Capstone exercise: Develop an industrial cybersecurity monitoring and incident response framework