Industrial Control Sys Security

Host University

George Mason University

Semester

Spring 2024

Course Number

CYSE 521 DL2

Credits

3

Discipline

Cyber Security Engineering

Instructor

James Gilsinn (jgilsinn@gmu.edu)

Times and Days

4:30pm-7:10pm

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Course Information

Provides an introduction to industrial control systems (ICS) at a Graduate level. Covers fundamental concepts of control loop and its main components. Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and displays. Remote measurements through networks or through telemetry. Diagnostic and maintenance utilities. Input-Output servers. Data historian utility. SCADA systems. ICS Security. Connectivity of the control system network to other networks. Possible security threats. Vulnerability assessments. Multilayer defense strategies.