Industrial Control Systems Security. ((3 Credits))

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Prerequisite(s): IT 1510 , CYBR 2700 , and University Advanced Standing. Introduces students to the basics of industrial control systems (ICS) including their architectures, types, and various components. Covers how the components of ICS work together and how Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) are organized and managed. Utilizes a combination of lectures, case studies, and hands-on labs to explain the security of ICS including common ICS vulnerabilities and a variety of attack vectors against ICS and SCADA. Covers best practices for securing ICS and implements countermeasures to protect against cyberattacks explored in class.