Duration

3 months

Intakes

April, August

Tuition Fee

Vary*

Location

Online

CRICOS

03567C

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About the program

This course covers essential topics such as communication architecture, operational technology, threat identification, and security taxonomies. Participants will gain valuable knowledge to effectively safeguard industrial control systems from cyber threats.

Throughout the program, learners will examine real-world case studies, including the Stuxnet attack, to grasp the complexities of cybersecurity in industrial environments. By the end of the course, participants will be well-prepared to implement robust security measures and respond to cyber incidents, ensuring the safety and reliability of industrial control systems.

After completing this course, you will be able to

  • Understand the structure and function of industrial control systems
  • Identify and mitigate various types of cyber threats and attacks
  • Implement effective security measures for industrial control systems
  • Utilize cybersecurity metrics and situational awareness techniques
  • Respond to cyber incidents and ensure the resilience of control systems

Certification

To obtain a certificate of completion for EIT’s Professional Certificate of Competency, students must achieve a 65% attendance rate at the live, online fortnightly webinars. Detailed summaries/notes can be submitted in lieu of attendance. In addition, students must obtain a mark of 60% in the set assignments which could take the form of written assignments and practical assignments. Students must also obtain a mark of 100% in quizzes. If a student does not achieve the required score, they will be given an opportunity to resubmit the assignment to obtain the required score.

Modules included

  • Introduction to Industrial Control Systems
  • Communication Architecture – Non-wired Technologies
  • Operational Technology
  • The Threats
  • The Attacks

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