Overview
This Operational Technology and Industrial Control Systems Security course at Robert Gordon University focuses on defending OT (Operational Technology) and ICS (Industrial Control Systems) environments using practical techniques applied in real operational networks.
Features
- This course explores ethical and legal considerations in assessing OT and ICS environments, including network enumeration, mapping, and the use of traffic analysis tools.
- Students will examine device management, exploitation techniques, and the physical security of critical assets.
- Coverage extends to IoE and wireless attack surfaces, supported by recognised best-practice frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 27005, ISO 27014, the Cyber Assessment Framework, ISA99 and the IEC 62443 Series.
Programme Structure
On completion of this short course, students will be able to:- Identify and explain OT and ICS protocol vulnerabilities and evaluate the security of an industrial network infrastructure.
- Design and implement countermeasures to protect an OT network and ICS from unauthorised access.
- Understand the ethical, legal and operational policies of OT and ICS security testing.
- Critically evaluate security controls used to protect OT and ICS networked systems.
- Effectively communicate the results of OT and ICS auditing, assessing and security testing to demonstrate regulatory compliance.
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Cyber Security View 62 other Short Courses in Cyber Security in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Aberdeen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.