Incident Management for Industrial Control Systems (Early Acces)

Strengthen your incident response strategy and build operational resilience by mastering incident management for industrial control systems in critical infrastructure.

Key Features
Understand OT incident management with focus on Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS), their security challenges, and role in critical infrastructure.
Develop training and exercise methods for enhanced ICS incident preparedness for your organization.
Be better prepared for Incidents in CI and understand the importance of government reporting.
Book Description
Incident Management for Industrial Control Systems is a practical guide that highlights the vital role of effective incident response in protecting complex industrial environment

The book begins by exploring the foundational role of critical infrastructure, delving into the world of Operational Technology with a focus on industrial automation & control systems (IACS) and their evolving threat landscape. It simplifies the complexities of incident command systems for critical infrastructure, addressing emergency operations, specialized frameworks, and compliance standards. With actionable insights, it also guides readers through drills, scenario planning, and improving response strategies across varied operational environments.

As you progress through the chapters, you’ll gain practical experience in ICS-focused training and exercises, grounded in widely adopted industry frameworks. The book also explores FEMA’s incident command system, operational technology fundamentals, and the nuances of incident management standards.

By the end of this book, you'll have a solid grasp of critical infrastructure operations, core cybersecurity principles, and the dynamics of incident response across industrial control systems and broader OT environments.

What you will learn
Differentiate between IT, OT, and ICS for a comprehensive understanding
Recognize threats to ICS, including cyber attacks and physical damage
Gain insights into specialized incident command systems for critical infrastructure
Explore advanced considerations for optimizing exercises within organizations
Familiarize yourself with global perspectives on critical infrastructure security
Understand ICS components in various sectors like energy, transportation, and manufacturing

Who this book is for
Crafted for critical infrastructure security and incident response professionals, this book is for process control engineers, automation specialists, control systems analysts, safety engineers, security managers, physical security specialists, network security analysts, and cybersecurity consultants. To gain most the out of the book, you’ll need to be familiar with the basics of information security, industrial manufacturing, and incident response basics.