This course provides a comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity principles with a specialized focus on Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA environments.

Participants will gain hands-on knowledge of threat landscapes, network defense strategies, vulnerability management, and hacking methodologies specific to ICS/SCADA systems.

The program equips professionals with practical skills to assess risks, implement security measures, and maintain resilient industrial networks against cyber threats.

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

• Understand the fundamentals of cybersecurity and its importance in modern industrial environments.
• Identify common cyber threats and attack vectors targeting ICS/SCADA systems.
• Apply cybersecurity frameworks and best practices to protect industrial networks.
• Analyze network architectures and implement ICS/SCADA-specific security measures.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and understand the lifecycle of exploitation and mitigation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of hacking techniques and defensive countermeasures in industrial environments.
• Develop an effective incident response plan tailored to ICS/SCADA systems.

Course Objectives

• Introduce participants to the cybersecurity landscape and ICS/SCADA-specific challenges.
• Build practical skills in network defense, encryption, and secure communication protocols.
• Enable participants to identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide hands-on exposure to ethical hacking concepts relevant to industrial environments.
• Foster a security-conscious culture through awareness and training on industrial cybersecurity.

Day 1: Understanding the Cybersecurity Landscape

Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals

• Importance of cybersecurity in modern business
• Overview of common cyber threats and vulnerabilities

Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors

• Phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering
• Case studies of recent cyber attacks

Cybersecurity Frameworks and Standards

• Overview of ISO 27001, NIST, NIS2, and GDPR compliance

Cybersecurity Best Practices

• Password policies, secure browsing, and email security

Day 2: Implementing Effective Cybersecurity Measures

Introduction to ICS/SCADA Network Defense

• IT vs. ICS/SCADA security models
• Risk management and assessment in ICS/SCADA
• Risk classification and security policies

TCP/IP 101

• Overview and introduction to TCP/IP networks
• Internet RFCs and STDs
• TCP/IP protocol architecture
• Layered protocol concepts
• ICS/SCADA protocols

Introduction to Hacking

• Overview of the hacking process
• Hacking methodology
• Intelligence gathering
• Footprinting
• Scanners
• Enumeration
• Vulnerability identification
• Exploitation
• Covering tracks

Vulnerability Management

• Challenges in vulnerability assessment
• System and workstation vulnerabilities
• ICS/SCADA vulnerabilities
• Understanding vulnerability advisories
• CVE
• ICS/SCADA vulnerability websites
• Vulnerability and exploitation lifecycle
• ICS/SCADA vulnerability challenges

Participants should have a basic understanding of information technology and cybersecurity concepts. Prior knowledge of networking fundamentals, operating systems, and security principles is recommended but not required.

This course does not offer certification. The advanced level includes EC-Council programs such as ICS/SCADA, CCT, CND, ECIH, and CCISO, which include certification and industry-recognized titles.

Mane Piperevski

About

Mane is an Experienced Information Technology Expert with extensive experience in Cyber Security. Over 20 years in IT industry and 15 years experience in field of Cyber Security. With a breadth of technology skills, including networks, operating systems, databases and application development, Mane has provided penetration testing and IT forensics services in various industry sectors such as banking, electronic payment services, transportation, software development companies, utilities, pension and disability insurance and state courts. As experienced Microsoft Certified Trainer and Certified EC-Council Instructor, Mane has conducted training classes in Cyber security and Microsoft Products for over 1500 students in last 12 years. He is regular speaker at Cyber Security International Conferences and community events, leader and founder of OWASP Macedonian Chapter.

He is also AlienVault Certified Security Engineer (ACSE) capable for implementing, supporting and managing AlienVault USM solution.

As Security Expert he understands and knows how to look for the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in systems, how they work, how to investigate them and exploit for Proof of Concept.