Process Control Network Security

This course provides a practical understanding of cybersecurity principles for industrial process control and automation networks. It explains the security challenges associated with PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and other Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Participants learn how industrial networks are structured and how communication protocols can introduce cybersecurity risks. The course covers common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, malware, unauthorized access, and network-based attacks affecting process control environments. It introduces security concepts such as network segmentation, firewalls, secure remote access, authentication, and access control. Participants also learn methods for monitoring network traffic and detecting suspicious activities in industrial environments. The course discusses cybersecurity risk assessment, incident response, backup strategies, and recovery planning for control systems. Practical approaches for protecting engineering workstations, servers, controllers, and communication networks are also covered. Industry best practices and relevant cybersecurity standards are introduced to support secure OT environments. By the end of the course, participants will have a clear understanding of how to identify, assess, and reduce cybersecurity risks in process control networks.