Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will:

1. Understand the advanced principles of auditing Operational Technology (OT), SCADA, and Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
2. Gain expertise in identifying vulnerabilities and risks specific to OT, SCADA, and ICS environments.
3. Learn to assess the effectiveness of cybersecurity measures and compliance with standards such as IEC 62443 and NERC CIP.
4. Develop advanced skills in analyzing system architectures, configurations, and communication protocols for vulnerabilities.
5. Prepare actionable audit reports and recommend improvements to enhance OT/SCADA/ICS security and performance.

Course Syllabus:

Day 1: Introduction to Advanced Auditing for OT/SCADA/ICS

1. Overview of OT, SCADA, and ICS Environments
2. Standards and Compliance in OT Auditing
3. Audit Planning and Scope Definition
4. Workshop: Developing an OT Audit Plan

Day 2: System Architecture and Configuration Auditing

1. Analyzing System Architectures
2. Configuration Auditing
3. Access Control and Authentication Auditing
4. Practical Exercise: Auditing an ICS Configuration

Day 3: Communication Protocols and Vulnerability Assessment

1. Auditing Communication Protocols
2. Network Security Assessment
3. Vulnerability Assessment in OT Environments
4. Hands-On Lab: Protocol and Network Security Analysis

Day 4: Risk Management and Incident Response Auditing

1. Risk Assessment in OT Audits
2. Incident Response and Recovery
3. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
4. Case Study: Risk Assessment and Incident Response Audit

Day 5: Reporting and Advanced Audit Techniques

1. Advanced Audit Techniques for OT/SCADA/ICS
2. Preparing and Presenting Audit Reports
3. Capstone Project: Comprehensive OT/SCADA/ICS Audit Simulation