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SCADA Lead Security Manager
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems are the backbone of critical industries such as energy, water, oil and gas, manufacturing, and transportation. With increasing connectivity to enterprise networks and the internet, these systems face growing cyber threats that can disrupt essential services and compromise safety.
The SCADA Lead Security Manager Programme is an advanced certification designed to equip professionals with the skills to secure and manage SCADA systems against evolving risks. Covering global standards like ISO/IEC 27019, NIST SP 800-82, and IEC 62443, the programme blends theory with practice through case studies, lab simulations, and real-world attack-defense scenarios.
Participants will gain leadership-level expertise to oversee SCADA security frameworks, ensure compliance, and balance operational continuity with strong cybersecurity practices. Tailored for engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and IT/OT managers, this certification opens a pathway into one of the most critical domains in industrial infrastructure protection.
Programme Structure
Module 1: Introduction to SCADA/ICS, Purdue Model, common protocols, vulnerabilities.
Module 2: Threat landscape for ICS/SCADA, MITRE ATT&CK for ICS, real-world attacks.
Module 3: Governance frameworks – NIST SP 800-82, IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27019.
Module 4: Secure SCADA architectures, zones and conduits, segmentation principles.
Module 5: Perimeter security – firewalls, DMZs, unidirectional gateways.
Module 6: Access control for operators, engineers, and third parties.
Module 7: Patch management, vulnerability management in OT environments.
Module 8: Monitoring solutions – passive IDS, SIEM, anomaly detection.
Module 9: Incident response, evidence handling, backup, recovery, resilience.
Module 10: Compliance frameworks – NIS2, NERC CIP, ENISA guidelines.
Eligibility
Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certification Programmes.
Programme Duration
The duration of the training is 5 days.
Programme Mode
Registration is currently open for Online Live Classes/Part-time.
Programme Deliverables
A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.
- Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants
- Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination
- All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable
- Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job
- At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires
- All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English
Examination and Certification
IGMPI follows a credit system based on all learning activities involved in studying the certificate programs. Each of your module is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to the program.
All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online proctored exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded SCADA Lead Security Manager by IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.
Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations
The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. Besides, it has a robust placement cell comprised of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. This cell is continuously engaged in promoting the employability of our participants and encouraging the concerned Human Resource department and Hiring Managers to recruit/hire our participants for their vacant positions. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing and interview skills.
In recent months, the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global think tanks. The IGMPI ‘s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in the industrial sector on a regular basis.
Future career prospects
With governments and industries worldwide prioritizing critical infrastructure protection, SCADA security has emerged as one of the most sought-after cybersecurity domains. Certified professionals can pursue roles such as:
- SCADA Lead Security Manager
- OT/ICS Security Consultant
- Critical Infrastructure Protection Specialist
- Energy & Utilities Security Head
- Industrial Cybersecurity Analyst
Top recruiters include Siemens, Schneider Electric, ABB, Honeywell, GE, IBM, Deloitte, PwC, EY, Accenture, KPMG, as well as national power utilities, oil & gas corporations, smart grid projects, and defense organizations.
With the rise of smart cities, industrial IoT, and digital transformation in utilities, professionals holding this certification will be at the forefront of securing national assets, ensuring operational resilience, and driving sustainable cybersecurity in industrial environments.
Programme Fee Details
Programme fee details will appear here.
Last date for submitting completed Application Form is 30th Aug 2025.
For further enquiries, call or write to us on:
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info@igmpi.ac.in
