[NP-ICSCSE-F] ICS (Industrial Control System) Cybersecurity Essentials

Offered by School of Engineering

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About Course
Course Structure
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About Course

Course Objectives

The two-day course is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and practical skills for securing Operational Technology (OT) environments. Combining theoretical instruction with hands-on activities, students will learn to design, maintain, and protect OT systems against evolving cyber threats.
Throughout the course, students will engage in practical exercises focused on OT cybersecurity administration and maintenance. These exercises will delve into the mechanics of Man-in-the-Middle attacks, their potential impact, and various strategies to mitigate such attacks.

Additionally, the course will introduce students to fundamental concepts of industrial networking, enabling them to understand how different systems and devices communicate within a manufacturing environment. This foundational knowledge is crucial for identifying and addressing common network vulnerabilities that can be exploited by cyber threats.

Students will also become familiar with a range of cybersecurity standards, protocols, and frameworks. By the end of the course, they will have a solid understanding of how to effectively use diverse cybersecurity tools in their roles.

Overall, this two-day course offers a focused and practical introduction to OT cybersecurity, equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to protect and secure modern industrial systems.

Course Description

Develop Practical Skills for Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity: Acquire hands-on experience in designing, maintaining, and protecting Operational Technology (OT) systems against evolving cyber threats through practical exercises and real-world scenarios.
Understand and Mitigate Man-in-the-Middle Attacks: Learn the mechanics, impact, and mitigation strategies of Man-in-the-Middle attacks to enhance the security of OT environments.
Master Industrial Networking Concepts: Gain foundational knowledge of industrial networking to understand how systems and devices communicate within a manufacturing environment, crucial for identifying and addressing network vulnerabilities.
Familiarize with Cybersecurity Standards and Tools: Become proficient in a range of cybersecurity standards, protocols, and frameworks, and learn how to effectively use various cybersecurity tools.

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2024049496

ICS (Industrial Control System) Cybersecurity Essentials
ICS (Industrial Control System) Cybersecurity Essentials (NP-ICSCSE-F)
Develop Practical Skills for Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity: Acquire hands-on experience in designing, maintaining, and protecting Operational Technology (OT) systems against evolving cyber threats through practical exercises and real-world scenarios.
Understand and Mitigate Man-in-the-Middle Attacks: Learn the mechanics, impact, and mitigation strategies of Man-in-the-Middle attacks to enhance the security of OT environments.
Master Industrial Networking Concepts: Gain foundational knowledge of industrial networking to understand how systems and devices communicate within a manufacturing environment, crucial for identifying and addressing network vulnerabilities.
Familiarize with Cybersecurity Standards and Tools: Become proficient in a range of cybersecurity standards, protocols, and frameworks, and learn how to effectively use various cybersecurity tools.

Financial matters

Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)

Description ICS (Industrial Control System) Cybersecurity Essentials Total course fee
Full Course fee $784.80 $784.80
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs for Singapore Citizen $91.44 $91.44
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs - SPR & LTVP+ $91.44 $91.44
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above $91.44 $91.44
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 $235.44 $235.44
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for SPR/LTVP+ $235.44 $235.44

GST rate

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Payment option

The payment needs to be made upon the application is submitted.

Allowed payment by

The course fee allows to be paid by:
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).

Refund and withdrawal policy

  • Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.