GIAC ICS Managers Security Fundamentals

The accelerated GIAC ICS Managers Security Fundamentals course was designed to provide those at Managerial or equivalent level with an understanding of today’s Cybersecurity challenges facing their ICS environments.

On this course, you will learn how to identify and support your organisation's cybersecurity and risk mitigation/reduction strategies for the ICS environments, whether they are currently ‘in role’ or moving into the role, either through promotion or lateral movement within the business.

In just 1 day, you’ll also learn to:

• Identify current and emerging ICS threats
• Recognise vulnerabilities in ICS environments
• Take actions to secure ICS and reduce risk
• Prepare for and manage cybersecurity incidents
• Understand the importance of security awareness and training

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 managers responsible or accountable for any aspect of an ICS environment, including:

• Business Technical/Engineering Lead
• Procurement Lead
• ICS Policy/Decision Maker
• Site/Asset Single point of Accountability (SPA)
• Site/Asset IT Manager
• Site/Asset Physical Security/Facilities Manager Lead

Module 1: Background

• An exploration of ICS terminology and a description of the elements involved
• What are the differences and similarities between IT and OT? 

Module 2: Securing ICS

• Planning to reduce the security risk to your ICS environments
• Operational Security
• Vendor and Supply Chain Risk
• What does your ICS Attack Surface look like?
• An introduction to ICS Security Risk
• A discussion of ICS Security incidents 
• How to build security into the procurement process
• An introduction to ICS cyber incident response

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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