GIAC Industrial Control Fundamentals for All

This accelerated GIAC Industrial Control Fundamentals for All course is designed to provide an introduction to aspects of Operational Technology design and use in industrial applications.

The aims of the course are to provide an understanding of ICS design, configuration, operations and maintenance principles in a real-world context. At the course outset, students will be presented with a statement that defines the requirement for a simple industrial process system.

Over two days, you will be shown how this requirement is met using Operational Technology. The principles of sensors, logic solvers and control end elements are covered, along with selection for the process system being designed. There are demonstrations of real-world industrial equipment, plus you will get to complete exercises and labs to get hands-on configuration with simulated equipment.

By the end of the course, you will have seen a complete ICS take shape, including human operator and data historian interfaces.

On this course you’ll gain an understanding of why an ICS environment is fundamentally different to an IT environment, despite sharing much technology and cyber vulnerabilities. This knowledge is highly beneficial in fostering understanding between IT and OT Security, Plant Operations and Plant Engineering teams, and will significantly assist in Incident Prevention and Response scenarios.

In just 2 days, you’ll be familiar with:

• Basics of industrial communications
• Human Machine Interface (HMI) fundamentals
• Process sensor operations and communication
• Controller decision-making and machinery management
• Operational and machinery safety concepts

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

This course is ideal for people in Security roles, or those who intend to move into one which has an ICS environment, including:

• IT Engineers
• Procurement Personnel
• Physical Security/Facilities personnel
• Site/Asset Single Point of Accountability (SPA)
• Site/Asset IT Managers

Module 1: Introduction to the Design Requirements

• Sensors and signals
• PLC basics 
• Control devices and signals
• Developing the ICS to the Design requirements
• Demonstrations and exercises

Module 2: Securing ICS

• Human interfaces, purpose, design and practical elements
• Communicating to other ICS
• Adding safety controls
• Making the system maintainable
• Maintenance planning
• Considering the Purdue Model
• Demonstrations and exercises

There are no prerequisites for this accelerated course.

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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