Course Description:
This course explores a wide range of people, processes, and technology issues in the management of critical infrastructure control systems (CS) security including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems security. Systems for monitoring and controlling base-level and regional supply and flow of resources such as electricity, lighting, water, gas, and transportation are examined. Topics include CS components, threats, and vulnerability assessment and technical measures for improving security unique to CS, such as multifactor authentication, telephony firewalls and radio frequency encryption, and operational and physical security. The CS industry and initiatives in CS security standards are explored. This includes a focus on the interplay between regional commercial providers and base-level continuity of operations. The move toward integration of CS with traditional computer networks is covered.

Recommended Attendance:
This course is appropriate for functional and technical managers who require a foundation in threats to basic control systems infrastructure and to emerging methods for countering those threats. 

Prerequisites:
None.

Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to assess a control systems environment for people, processes, and technology vulnerabilities, and recommend an improved security strategy.