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Basics of Industrial Security in the factory automation (ST-SECFA1)

The training provides an overview of the defense-in-depth protection concept of plants. The aim is for participants to become familiar about dangers for plants with factory automation, analyze potential vulnerabilities and assess risks.

In the course, participants will obtain knowledge on which countermeasures can be applied for the different areas of the concept.

What are the differences between office and industrial security?
What is industrial security required for (threats, incidents)?
What is covered by the security concept defense in depth?
An introduction to user management with the TIA Portal
Controller security – system integrity for SIMATIC controllers
An introduction to authentication and encryption mechanisms
Secure communication mechanisms of the SIMATIC CPU S7-1500
HMI security – HMIs and sm@rt Server protection mechanisms, user concept for HMI Runtime
PC security – different measures for hardening as well as user and patch management of PC systems, detection of malware
Network security – Hardening of network components
The cell protection concept and the realization of remote maintenance access
Mechanisms for access protection to networks
Plant security – physical and organizational security measures and continuous processes