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Overview
Secure your IT systems on the GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) course. This five-day course teaches you how to combine IT, cyber security and engineering best practices to secure your Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
You'll learn about:
- Standards and regulations for Industrial Control Systems
- Understanding system architecture, and how to apply hardening mechanisms
- Understanding the threats to the security of process control systems
- Technologies used to carry out security audits
You'll also take part in a series of practical exercises to consolidate your knowledge of using both wired and wireless networks. By the end of this course you'll know how to harden an ICS using end-point protection, securing removable media, or updating systems.
Firebrand’s course is intended for professionals moving into or gaining responsibilities for the security of Operational Technology (OT) or Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and covers all published syllabus areas required to tackle the GICSP certification. The course offers broader real-world training rather than simply aiming to allow students to tackle the GICSP. However students will, with some subsequent guided self-study, have all the needed skills to gain the certification.
Please note: Firebrand does not offer the GICSP exam, and the exam fee is not included in the course price.
Six reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training
- Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, accommodation and meals
- 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 Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day 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 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 134561 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business
- You'll do more than study Firebrand's courseware. We use practical exercises to make sure you can apply your new knowledge to the work environment. Our instructors use demonstrations and real-world experience to keep the day interesting and engaging
Benefits
Please Note
- Examination vouchers not included for GIAC, CREST and CISSP CBK Review
- On site testing not included for GIAC, CREST or ITIL Managers and Revision Certification Courses
Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training
- Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or 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 first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course 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 Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day 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 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 100,000 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
Curriculum
Each section of the course has been mapped to the relevant industry standards and frameworks: NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF), ISA/IEC 62443, ISO 2700x, COBIT 5, NIST Specialist Publications (SP), CIS (Centre for Internet Security), Critical Security Controls (CSC).
Introduction
- Overview
- Knowledge of critical infrastructure
Governance & Risk Management
- Global security standards
- Practices and regulations
- Security lifecycle
- Security policies
Security Essentials
- Types of threat
- Attacks and incidents
System Security
- Tenets of security
- Security awareness
- Physical Security
- Cryptography
ICS Architecture
- Communication mediums
- Device architecture
- Process control systems
- Industrial protocols
- Network protocols
- Network segmentation
- Wireless security
Hardening ICS
- Updating systems
- Application security
- Embedded devices
- End-point protection
- Hardening network security
- Operating system security
- Securing removable media
Access Controls
- Access control models
- Directory services
- User access management
Change Management
- Baselines and auditing
- Patch distribution & installation
- Software and firmware management
Incident management
- Recognition and response
- Incident recovery
Business Continuity
- Defense in depth
- High availability
- Site redundancy
- System backups and restores
System Auditing
- Security assessments
- Device testing
- Monitoring and logging
- Penetration testing and exploitation
Exam Track
Firebrand do not offer the GICSP exam and the exam fee is not included in the course price. If you wish to take the exam, we’ll provide instructions on how to register with GIAC.
- GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- Number of questions: 115
- Duration: 3 hours
- Format: Open-book exam; Firebrand provides 900+ page manual
- Passing score: 71%
Please note: You'll be able to earn a maximum of 35 CPE hours if you attend Firebrand's GICSP course. You'll also have to renew your GICSP certification every four years through CPE credits.
What's Included
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 for online courses.
- ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
- *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.
Prerequisites
In order to be successful on this course, you'll need a good understanding of basic computer networking and security principles. You'll also need to be familiar with networking protocols, and ideally have a CompTIA Network+ certification.
Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.
Reviews
Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.51% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.
Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.
"The instructor has a wealth of knowledge in OT, controls and automation. This especially true within the Oil and Gas industry. The training was significantly enhanced through this real-world experience and his ability interact with the class to cover off syllabus topics."
Anonymous. (28/11/2022 (Monday) to 2/12/2022 (Friday))
"Ive used Firebrand several times now over multiple job roles. I found this course GICSP was the most interesting course so far. This was hugely down to the instructor's interaction with the team and his shared real life scenarios. He is very knowledgeable indeed and presents the course in such a manner he made the subject feel much easier than it was. Its obvious that he is both passionate and dedicated in what he does. I look forward to attending onsite next year with him as the tutor"
Dave white, Essar Oil. (28/11/2022 (Monday) to 2/12/2022 (Friday))
"The GICSP training was excellent!"
AS. (28/11/2022 (Monday) to 2/12/2022 (Friday))
"Firebrand are well organised and their facilities, accommodation and training rooms are more than fit for purpose. The all-inclusive course represents good value and I would not hesitate to recommend to a friend or colleague, and have already done so!"
P.J., EDF Energy. (26/4/2021 (Monday) to 30/4/2021 (Friday))
"I find courses can be stressful. - Find the place, get there and home each day, Firebrand have one requirement - find their facility. From that point on they will handle all your needs completely. Taking that extra work away from you allows you to learn more freely than in other settings. They have high-quality management staff and instructors. They cover a wide range of valuable course. I've used them at least 6 times now and always look at their website first if an opportunity for training comes up through my employer."
Wayne Thompson, United Utilities. (26/4/2021 (Monday) to 30/4/2021 (Friday))
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