Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) form the backbone of critical infrastructure, where safety and reliability are paramount. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of how to secure these mission-critical systems against modern cyber threats, emphasizing both protection and operational continuity in industrial environments.



Securing Industrial Control and Safety Instrumented Systems

Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors
Access provided by Ministry of Public Administration of Slovenia
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What you'll learn
Explore SIS design, architecture, and key safety network protocols
Implement effective defense-in-depth strategies for SISs
Evaluate and mitigate physical security risks in industrial settings
Skills you'll gain
- Incident Response
- Security Controls
- Cyber Risk
- Cybersecurity
- Safety and Security
- Risk Management Framework
- Infrastructure Security
- Risk Management
- Cyber Security Policies
- Information Systems Security
- Cyber Security Strategy
- Threat Modeling
- Continuous Monitoring
- Cyber Governance
- Security Engineering
- Emerging Technologies
- Industrial Design
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Cyber Security Assessment
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8 assignments
November 2025
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There are 8 modules in this course
In this section, we will explore SIS roles in protecting critical infrastructure and examines cybersecurity standards and lifecycles.
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2 videos5 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine the evolution of SISs from analog to digital systems, analyze ICS cyber risk trends, and explore strategies to protect critical industrial safety systems.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine SIS security design principles, ICS architecture, and safety protocols to enhance protection of critical infrastructure through layered defense strategies.
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1 video6 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine SIS attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures, focusing on S-EWS and IAMS security weaknesses to enhance industrial control system resilience.
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1 video5 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine secure design principles, CSMSs, and GOM to enhance SIS cybersecurity, focusing on risk management and operational resilience throughout ICS lifecycles.
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1 video8 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore structured methods for assessing SIS cybersecurity risks, emphasizing consequence-based strategies and tailored approaches for ICS environments to enhance operational resilience.
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1 video7 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine ICS security standards, certification frameworks, and stakeholder roles to ensure compliance and mitigate risks in critical infrastructure.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine ICS cybersecurity innovation trends, emerging technologies, and countermeasures to address evolving threats in critical infrastructure systems.
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1 video5 readings1 assignment
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