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Anode Technical Institute

Certificate

ICS/SCADA & Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity

A 12-credit certificate in four courses: industrial network architecture and the Purdue model, industrial protocol security, PLC hardening and firmware integrity, and industrial incident response and monitoring. Coursework is vendor-neutral. It prepares you for industry practice and does not by itself grant any license or agency certification.

12 credits
3 terms
Free to study · $99 for the credential
100% online

Outcomes

What you will be able to do

  1. 01Segment OT networks into zones and conduits
  2. 02Assess industrial protocol risks
  3. 03Harden controllers and verify firmware
  4. 04Respond to incidents in a plant

Careers

Where graduates work

  • OT security technician
  • ICS cybersecurity analyst
  • Controls security specialist

Curriculum

Term 1

3 credits
SEC 1013 cr

Industrial Network Architecture and the Purdue Model

This course provides a foundational understanding of industrial network architectures, emphasizing the Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture for secure and efficient operational technology (OT) environments. Students will explore network zoning, data conduits, asset inventory, and critical distinctions between IT and OT systems.

Term 2

6 credits
SEC 1053 cr

Industrial Protocol Security

This course provides technicians with foundational knowledge and practical skills to secure common industrial control system (ICS) protocols. It covers the inherent vulnerabilities of Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, BACnet, and DNP3, along with strategies and best practices for their protection.

SEC 1103 cr

PLC Hardening and Firmware Integrity

This course provides essential knowledge and practical skills for securing programmable logic controllers (PLCs) against cyber threats. Students will learn how to harden industrial control systems, ensure firmware integrity, and implement robust backup strategies.

Term 3

3 credits
SEC 1153 cr

Industrial Incident Response and Monitoring

This course provides technicians with the essential skills to monitor industrial operational technology (OT) environments, understand and apply IEC 62443 cybersecurity concepts, and effectively respond to incidents within plant settings. Students will learn to proactively identify threats, analyze security events, and execute structured incident response protocols to maintain operational continuity and integrity.

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