Lead SCADA Security Manager – Training & Certification

The Lead SCADA Security Manager training course enables participants to develop the expertise needed to plan, design, implement, and manage effective security programs for SCADA systems and Industrial Control Systems (ICS).

This advanced cybersecurity training course focuses on the protection of industrial environments by helping professionals understand common SCADA and ICS threats, vulnerabilities, operational risks, and security management strategies. Participants will gain practical knowledge related to securing critical infrastructure systems, improving operational resilience, and implementing security controls aligned with industry best practices and frameworks such as NIST SP 800-82.

Why Should You Attend?

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA environments play a critical role in industries such as manufacturing, energy, utilities, transportation, oil and gas, and critical infrastructure. As cyber threats targeting operational technology (OT) environments continue to grow, organizations need professionals capable of protecting industrial systems from cybersecurity risks and operational disruptions.

The Lead SCADA Security Manager training course is designed by industry experts with extensive experience in SCADA and Industrial Control System security. Unlike general cybersecurity courses, this training specifically focuses on the technical, operational, and management skills required to secure SCADA environments and support industrial cybersecurity programs.

Participants will learn how to:

• Understand SCADA and ICS security principles
• Identify threats, vulnerabilities, and risks impacting industrial environments
• Design secure SCADA network architectures
• Implement defense-in-depth security controls
• Develop resilient and highly available SCADA systems
• Support business continuity and incident management initiatives
• Conduct security testing for SCADA systems
• Implement proactive vulnerability management processes

The training course also provides a comprehensive methodology for implementing and managing SCADA security programs within industrial and critical infrastructure environments.

After successfully passing the certification exam, participants may apply for the “PECB Certified Lead SCADA Security Manager” credential. This certification demonstrates practical knowledge and professional capabilities related to SCADA security governance, implementation, and management.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is intended for:

• Security professionals seeking SCADA security expertise
• IT professionals looking to strengthen industrial cybersecurity skills
• IT and Risk Managers responsible for ICS and SCADA environments
• SCADA engineers and operators
• SCADA system developers
• Operational technology (OT) professionals
• Industrial cybersecurity practitioners
• Professionals involved in securing critical infrastructure systems

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the purpose, architecture, and risks associated with SCADA systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Explain threats and vulnerabilities impacting ICS and SCADA environments
• Develop and support proactive SCADA security programs
• Design secure SCADA network architectures using defense-in-depth approaches
• Implement management, operational, and technical security controls
• Improve the resilience and availability of SCADA systems
• Conduct effective security testing activities within industrial environments
• Support cybersecurity governance and operational resilience initiatives

Educational Approach

This participant-centered training course combines theoretical instruction, practical exercises, discussions, and real-world case studies to strengthen understanding of industrial cybersecurity and SCADA security management.

The course:

• Is based on industry best practices and real-world SCADA security scenarios
• Includes lecture sessions supported by case studies and practical examples
• Uses role-playing exercises and collaborative discussions
• Includes practical exercises designed similarly to the certification exam
• Helps participants prepare for real-world SCADA security management responsibilities

Prerequisites

Participants should have a fundamental understanding of SCADA Security concepts before attending this training course.

Prior experience with industrial systems, operational technology, cybersecurity, or information security may also be beneficial.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to SCADA and ICS

• SCADA and ICS fundamentals
• Industrial cybersecurity concepts
• Threats and vulnerabilities

Day 2: Designing a Security Program and Network Security Architecture

• Security governance
• Secure network architecture
• Defense-in-depth strategies

Day 3: Implementing ICS Security Controls, Incident Management, and Business Continuity

• Security controls implementation
• Incident response
• Operational resilience and continuity

Day 4: Security Testing of SCADA Systems

• Vulnerability management
• Security testing methodologies
• SCADA security assessments

Day 5: Certification Exam

• Official PECB Lead SCADA Security Manager examination

Examination

The “PECB Certified Lead SCADA Security Manager” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP).

The examination covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of SCADA and SCADA Security
• Domain 2: Industrial Control Systems (ICS) characteristics, threats, and vulnerabilities
• Domain 3: Designing and developing an ICS Security Program based on NIST SP 800-82
• Domain 4: Network security architecture for SCADA systems
• Domain 5: Implementation of security controls for SCADA systems
• Domain 6: Developing resilient and robust systems
• Domain 7: Security testing of SCADA systems

Certification

After successfully completing the certification exam, participants may apply for the credentials associated with the PECB Lead SCADA Security Manager certification program.

To be considered valid, SCADA security management activities should follow recognized implementation best practices and may include:

• Understanding organizational and operational environments
• Defining SCADA security approaches and methodologies
• Identifying assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and existing controls
• Assessing impacts and security risks
• Designing and implementing security controls
• Evaluating SCADA treatment and mitigation strategies
• Conducting SCADA security reviews and assessments

This certification demonstrates the ability to support and lead industrial cybersecurity and SCADA security initiatives within critical infrastructure and operational technology environments.

General Information

• Certification and examination fees are included in the course price
• Participants receive training materials containing over 450 pages of information, examples, exercises, and practical guidance
• Participants who attend the course receive an attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits
• Candidates who do not pass the exam on the first attempt may retake the exam within 12 months at no additional cost

Training Formats

Self-Study

Self-paced training that includes official course materials, practical examples, exercises, quizzes, and supporting documentation without instructor-led video presentations.

This flexible learning format allows participants to study SCADA security management concepts at their own pace while preparing for certification and strengthening industrial cybersecurity expertise.