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SUMMARY:IC32E Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standard to Secure Your Control Systems
DESCRIPTION:A detailed look at how the ISA/IEC 62443 (formerly ISA 99) Standards can be used to protect your critical control systems. It also explores the procedural and technical differences between the security for traditional IT environments and those solutions appropriate for SCADA or plant floor environments. The course explores the move to using open standards such as Ethernet\, TCP/IP\, and web technologies in SCADA and process control networks that has begun to expose these systems to the same cyber-attacks that have wreaked so much havoc on global government and corporate information systems. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\nCertification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nPart of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program \nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam. \n  \nISA’s CyberU online instructor-led training courses offer the benefit of a high quality ISA training course with the added advantage of studying at your own pace in the office\, at home\, or while traveling. \n  \nThis online course utilizes online training modules\, additional text materials\, online evaluations\, and e-mail discussions. Students will have access via email to an instructor and an opportunity to participate in live Q&A sessions with the instructor and other class participants. \n  \nThis CyberU course runs for eight (8) weeks. You will have access to twelve online modules for the web/audio sessions. Each module is between 20 to 60 minutes. Your course syllabus will guide you through the course modules and provide assignments and the schedule for the live Q&A sessions. \n  \nDescription \nA detailed look at how the ISA/IEC 62443 (formerly ISA 99) Standards can be used to protect your critical control systems. It also explores the procedural and technical differences between the security for traditional IT environments and those solutions appropriate for SCADA or plant floor environments. The course explores the move to using open standards such as Ethernet\, TCP/IP\, and web technologies in SCADA and process control networks that has begun to expose these systems to the same cyber-attacks that have wreaked so much havoc on global government and corporate information systems. \n  \nYou will be able to: \n\nDiscuss the need and importance for control system security\nLearn about current principles and best practices\nUnderstand the structure and content of the ISA 99 / IEC 62443 series of documents\nDiscuss the principles behind the creating an effective long term program security\nLearn the basics of risk analysis\, industrial networking and network security\nUnderstand the concepts of defense in depth and zones and conduits\nLearn how to apply key risk mitigation techniques such as anti-virus\, patch management\, firewalls and virtual private networks\nLearn how secure software development strategies can make systems inherently more secure\nLearn what is being done to validate or verify the security of systems\n\n  \nYou will cover: \n  \nModule 1: Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems \nProvides a basic introduction to control system cyber security and the ISA/IEC 62443 standards. Discussion of trends\, regulations\, industry standards and best practices\, common myths\, the ISA 99 committee\, and the structure of the ISA 62443 standard. Topics include: Self-assessment of your Control Systems Security knowledge\, Trends in control system cybersecurity\, Potential Impacts\, Five common myths regarding IACS Security\, Regulations and Standards\, ISA99 committee work. \n  \nModule 2: Terminology\, Concepts\, Models and Metrics \nCovers the material in ISA 62443-1-1 (published as ISA-99.00.01:2007) that forms the basis for the ISA 62443 series of standards. Topics include: Difference between IT and IACS\, Security Objectives\, Defense-in-Depth\, Risk Assessment\, Policies\, Zones & Conduits\, Security Levels and the Security Lifecycle Models \n  \nModule 3: Threats and Vulnerabilities \nProvides a basic introduction to networking with a focus on the application of Ethernet in the industrial environment. Topics include: Types of networks\, OSI reference model\, Network Devices\, Network Protocols\, Network Tools built into Operating Systems. \n  \nModule 4: Industrial Networking Basics L1-L3 \nBuilds on the previous module and covers networking with a focus on the upper layers of the OSI reference model\, problems with the OSI model\, network discovery\, and security auditing tools in the industrial environment. Topics include: Encapsulating data\, OSI reference model\, Network Devices\, Network Protocols. \n  \nModule 5: Network Security Basics 101 \nProvides a basic introduction to network security. Topics include: Security Appliances\, Network Segmentation\, Encryption\, Secure Protocols and Intrusion Detection. Topics include: Why address security? Firewalls\, Network Segmentation Architectures\, Encryption\, Intrusion Detection\, Monitoring Network Traffic. \n  \nModule 6: Industrial Protocols \nCovers at a high level the structure and application of common industrial protocols such as MODBUS\, PROFIBUS\, OPC and CIP (EtherNet/IP). Topics include: What is a protocol? Multitude of Industrial Protocols\, Ports in use. \n  \nModule 7: Establishing an Industrial Automation and Control Systems Security Program \nCovers the material in ISA 62443-2-1 (published as ISA-99.02.01:2009) that specifies the elements and requirements of an IACS Cyber Security Management System (CSMS). Topics include: Six top level activities\, Common pitfalls\, Risk Analysis\, Security Policy\, Organization and Awareness\, Personnel security\, Physical & Environmental Security\, Network Segmentation\, Access Control\, Change Management\, Patch and Anti-virus management\, Information management\, Incident Response and Disaster Recover Planning\, Compliance Monitoring\, and Program Maintenance. \n  \nModule 8: Security Risk Assessment and System Design \nCovers Security Level definitions and Foundational Requirements that establish a basis for the requirements in scoping an IACS assessment\, establishing zones & conduits\, analyzing the security risk for each zone\, assigning a security level target to each zone and verifying the design satisfies the security level target. Topics include: Definitions\, Risk Equation\, Cyber Risk Reduction Factor\, Basic Security analysis tools\, Identification of Zones and Conduits. \n  \nModule 9: Intro to the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle \nShort jaunt into the Assess\, Develop & Implement and Maintain phases of the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle. These phases are covered more in depth in ISA’s IC33\, IC34 & IC37 courses. Topics include: Cyber Security Life Cycle diagram\, Phases\, Continuous processes. \n  \nModule 10: Security Program Requirements for IACS Service Providers \nCreating a secure product out of the box is only a small piece of the security puzzle. Asset Owners\, Integrators and Suppliers all have a role. This module covers how IEC 62443-2-4 specifies requirements IACS service providers can offer to the asset owner during integration and maintenance activities of an Automation Solution. Topics include: IACS Patching\, Asset Owner Requirements\, Product Supplier/Service Provider Requirements\, Malicious Code Protection. \n  \nModule 11: Developing Secure Products and Systems \nOverview of component tier Product Development Requirements and Technical Security Requirements for IACS that are Product supplier centric. Topics include: Component tier standards ISA-62443-4-1 & ISA-62443-4-2\, Primary & Secondary goals\, ISA 62443 relationships\, ISA Security Compliance Institute (ISCI)\, ISASecure™. \n  \nModule 12: Evolving Security Standards and Practices \nStandards are voluntary documents unless there is a requirement to use them. In this module\, we look at the continuously evolving industrial security regulatory landscape. The only constant is change! Topics include: Normative and Informative elements\, NIST Cyber Security Framework\, ISA-62443-2-1 requirement to monitor and evaluate applicable legislation relevant to cyber security\, Standards Development Organizations (SDOs). \n  \nCourse Materials (PDF format): \n\nIC32E v2.0 Course Syllabus\nIC32E v2.0 Noteset Volume I with sections on Course Presentation slides from course modules\, Instructional Surveys/Answers and Additional Resources\nIC32E v2.0 Noteset Volume II with the following three publications\nANSI / ISA 99.00.01-2007 / IEC 62443-1-1: Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems Part 1: Terminology\, Concepts\, and Models (Approved 29 October 2007)\nANSI / ISA 99.00.02-2009 / IEC 62443-2-1: Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems Part 2: Establishing an Industrial Automation and Control System Security Program\nISA-62443.03.03 / IEC 62443-3-3: Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems: System Security Requirements and Security Assurance Levels\nTextbook: Industrial Automation by Ronald L. Krutz (Second Edition)\n\n  \nFeatures of ISA CyberU online course: \nOnline Pre-recorded Course Modules \nYour instructor has pre-recorded each course module so that you can access the course presentations on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 20 – 60 minutes. \n  \nAsk the Expert \nInteract with your expert instructor via email throughout the course and through scheduled live Q&A sessions. You can expect a reply to your email within 24 hours. This email address is active during the entire course duration. \nThe Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for you and your classmates to speak one-on-one with the instructor. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course material and interact with your fellow classmates. \n  \nClass Discussions \nYou will be invited to subscribe to a course listserve that includes course participants. You can use this listserve to post questions and share experience relevant to the course with other class members. \n  \nCourse Assignments and Exams \n\nTake the course pre-test before you begin studying the course material to get a better understanding of areas that you will want to focus on more during the course.\nHomework assignments for all modules will be indicated on the syllabus. The homework assignments are designed to help expand your understanding of the course material.\nComplete the final exam for the course in order to receive Continuing Education Units (CEU) credit. The final exam will be taken and scored online. You must receive at least 80% on the course exam to receive CEU credit. (Note this exam is not the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist Exam)\n\nRecommended Reading: \nCybersecurity Library \n  \nNot sure this particular course is for you? \nA pre-instructional survey is available for you to evaluate your level of understanding of the course material and to show you the types of questions you’ll be able to answer after completing the course.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ic32e-using-the-isa-iec-62443-standard-to-secure-your-control-systems/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210122T090042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T090042Z
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SUMMARY:IC40E Batch Control Using the ANSI/ISA88 Standards
DESCRIPTION:Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\nDescription: \nThis course presents an approach to developing functional requirements/specifications using the models and terminology defined in the ANSI/ISA88 batch control standards. A review of the characteristics of batch manufacturing systems is included. Participants will explore the ANSI/ISA88 concept that separates the recipe from the equipment. This course includes a methodology that defines an object approach based on ANSI/ISA88 that promotes the reuse of these objects from one project to the next. \n  \nYou will be able to: \n\nSpecify the requirements for a batch control system\nEffectively structure and subdivide equipment entities\nDefine procedural elements that can be effectively used with the above equipment entities\nDescribe modes and states and how they are applied at the equipment level\nDevelop phase logic that executes in equipment and that can deal with both normal and abnormal operations\nRecognize the various control languages that are available\nIdentify the alternative architectures for programmable logic controllers (PLCs)\, distributed control systems (DCSs)\, and PC-based control systems\nDescribe the interfaces that are needed between batch control and other systems within an enterprise\n\n  \nYou Will Cover: \nPre-Exam \nStudents are asked to take the pre-exam\, which includes questions related to the subject matter areas. Answers will be provided for students to assess their knowledge\, prior to beginning the course material. \nWEEK 1 – \n•    Module 1: Overview of ANSI/ISA88 \nWEEK 2 – \n•    Module 2: Physical Model – Part 1 \n•    Module 3: Physical Model – Part 2 \nWEEK 3 – \n•    Module 4: Physical Model – Part 3 \nWEEK 4 – \n•    Module 5: Recipes – Part 1 \n•    Module 6: Recipes – Part 2 \nWEEK 5 – \n•    Module 7: Equipment Phase Logic \nWEEK 6 – \n•    Module 8: Activity Model \n•    Module 9: Designing Batch Systems \n•    Module 10: ISA & Other Batch Standards \nWEEK 7 – \n•    Final Examination \n  \nCourse Materials: \n\nCourse noteset with slides from course modules and course syllabus\nANSI/ISA88.01-1995 (R2006) – Batch Control Part 1: Models and Terminology\nANSI/ISA88.00.02-2001 – Batch Control Part 2: Data Structures and Guidelines for Languages\nANSI/ISA88.00.03-2003 – Batch Control Part 3: General and Site Recipe Models and Representation\n\n  \nFeatures of ISA CyberU online course: \nOnline Pre-recorded Course Modules  \nYour instructor has pre-recorded each course module so that you can access the course presentations on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 60 minutes. \n  \nAsk the Expert  \nInteract with your expert instructor\, via email throughout the course and through scheduled live Q& A sessions. You can expect a reply to your email within 24 hours. This email address is active during the entire course duration. \n  \nThe Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for you and your classmates to speak one-on-one with the instructor. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course material and interact with your fellow classmates. \n  \nClass Discussions  \nYou will be invited to subscribe to a course discussion group that includes course participants. You can use this discussion group to post questions and share experience relevant to the course with other class members. \n  \nCourse Assignments and Exams \nTake the course pre-test before you begin studying the course material to get a better understanding of areas that you will want to focus on more during the course. \n  \nHomework assignments for all modules will be indicated on the syllabus. The homework assignments are designed to help expand your understanding of the course material. \n  \nComplete the final exam for the course in order to receive Continuing Education Units (CEU) credit. The final exam will be taken and scored online. \nYou must receive at least 80% on the course exam to receive CEU credit. \n  \nContinuing Education Units (CEU) credits are awarded to all students who successfully complete the final course exam. \n  \nNot sure this particular course is for you? \nA pre-instructional survey is available for you to evaluate your level of understanding of the course material and to show you the types of questions you’ll be able to answer after completing the course.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ic40e-batch-control-using-the-ansi-isa88-standards/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Ansi-ISA95
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210122T090220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T091153Z
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SUMMARY:IC55E Implementing Business to MES Integration Using the ANSI/ISA95 Standards
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCertification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\nDescription: \nThis course introduces the fundamental concepts of the ANSI/ISA95 standards so that students can apply them to implementing an integration between plant manufacturing systems and business systems. \n  \nBy understanding the object models and information flows defined in the ANSI/ISA95 standards\, you will have the tools you need to specify\, design\, and execute a successful business to manufacturing integration project. \n  \nThis course is ideal for Integration Project Managers; Manufacturing Information Systems Analysts; Information Design Engineers and IT Professionals. \n  \nYou will be able to: \n\nSpecify the requirements for an enterprise/control integration solution\nIdentify the issues involved in the integration of logistics to manufacturing control\nIdentify the business processes that need information from manufacturing systems\nIdentify the manufacturing control processes that need information from business systems\nExplain the business drivers involved in integration\nIdentify the detailed information associated with enterprise/control integration\nDiscuss the roles of UML\, XML\, and B2MML in vertical integration\nApply the ISA95 object models\n\n  \nYou will cover: \n\nStandards and Models: ANSI/ISA95 Standards | MESA International Model | WBF B2MML XML Schemas\nBusiness Processes: Procurement | Product Cost Accounting | Product Inventory Control | Maintenance | Production Planning and Scheduling\nProduction Processes: Detailed Production Scheduling | Production Tracking | Production Resource Management | Product Defination Management\nInformation Model: Production Resources | Process Segments | Product Definition and Capability | Production Schedules | Production Performance\n\n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nIdentify key business drivers for integration\nIdentify key business processes and objects\nIdentify process segment definitions\nDevelop shared product definition information\n\n  \nCourse Schedule/Outline: \nPre-Exam \nStudents are asked to take the pre-exam\, which includes questions related to the subject matter areas. Answers will be provided for students to assess their knowledge\, prior to beginning the course material. \nWEEK 1 – \n\nModule 1: Overview and Introduction\n\nWEEK 2 – \n\nModule 2: Domain Model\nModule 3: Functions\, Activities and Data Flow\n\nWEEK 3 – \n\nModule 4: Major Object Definitions\nModule 5: Operations Definitions Model\n\nWEEK 4 – \n\nModule 6: Overview and Review\nModule 7: UML and XML\n\nWEEK 5 – \n\nModule 8: Modeling the Objects\n\nWEEK 6 – \n\nModule 9: Models of Exchanged Information\nModule 10: Implementing ISA95\n\nWEEK 7 – \n\nFinal Examination\n\n  \nCourse Materials: \nCourse noteset with slides from course modules and course syllabus \nIncludes ISA Standards: \n\nANSI/ISA95.00.01-2010\nANSI/ISA95.00.02-2010\nANSI/ISA95.00.03-2013\nANSI/ISA95.00.04-2012\nANSI/ISA95.00.05-2013\nANSI/ISA95.00.06-2014\n\n  \nRecommended Reading: \n\nThe Road to Integration: A Guide to Applying the ISA-95 Standard in Manufacturing\, Bianca Scholten\nThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to Manufacturing Operations Management: ISA-95 Best Practices Book 1.0\, Charlie Gifford\nDesign Patterns for Flexible Manufacturing\, Dennis Brandl\n\n  \nNot sure this particular course is for you? \nA pre-instructional survey is available for you to evaluate your level of understanding of the course material and to show you the types of questions you’ll be able to answer after completing the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nInternational Society of Automation\n67 T.W. Alexander Drive\nPO Box 12277\nResearch Triangle Park\, NC 27709\nE-Mail: info@isa.org\nPhone: (919) 549-8411\nFax: (919) 549-8288\n\n\n\n\nAbout\nContact\nDo Not Sell My Info – CA Residents Only\nPrivacy Policy\nTerms & Conditions\n\n\n© 2020 International Society of Automation \n\n\n\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nLinkedIn\n\n\nPinterest\n\n\nTwitter
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ic55e-implementing-business-to-mes-integration-using-the-ansi-isa95-standards/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Ansi-ISA95
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210115T054544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T055022Z
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SUMMARY:Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level II Exam Review Course (TS02E - Online)
DESCRIPTION:Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nMake sure to use HOUS2021 for $200 discount\nISA’s online instructor-assisted training courses offer the benefit of a high quality ISA training course with the added advantage of studying at your own pace in the office\, at home\, or while traveling. \nThis online course utilizes pre-recorded training modules\, homework/practice exercises\, as well as e-mail and live discussions. Students will have access via email to an instructor throughout the course\, as well as a discussion group to communicate with other students in the class. \n  \nThis online\, self-paced course runs for thirteen (13) weeks. You will have access to 25 online modules\, each taking approximately 60 minutes. Your course syllabus will guide you through the course modules and provide assignments and opportunities to interact with the instructor and other course participants. \n  \nDescription: \nThis is a fast-paced review of the knowledge and skills necessary for technicians with 7+ years of practical experience who are preparing to sit for the CCST Level II exam. An explanation of the requirements\, examination process and practice certification-type exams are provided. \n  \nYou will be able to:\n\nIdentify any need for further study or training in specific knowledge areas\nEvaluate control systems tuning and system response to changes in control parameters\nDefine system documentation and symbology to effectively troubleshoot instrumentation\, control loops\, and electrical and pneumatic installations\nIdentify electrical or hazard area classifications and determine appropriate procedures to be followed for safe and effective operation\nDescribe the isolation of a process component from an operational system to perform proper testing\, maintenance\, or troubleshooting\nExplain the process to identify and correct problems that may arise during the commissioning of control systems\nVerify final control element functionality through manipulated variables using controller mode and output functions\nEvaluate installed industrial network data and performance using network diagnostic tools\nExplain multi-step troubleshooting methodology\n\n  \nYou Will Cover:\nPre-Exam \nStudents are asked to take the pre-exam\, which includes questions related to the subject matter areas. Answers will be provided for students to assess their knowledge\, prior to beginning the course material. \nWEEK 1 – \n•    Module 1A: Overview of CCST Program \n•    Module 1B & 1C: ISO 9000/Concepts of Process Control \n•    Module 2: Instrument Air \nWEEK 2 – \n•    Module 3: P&ID Basics \n•    Module 4: Basic Measuring Units \n•    Module 5: Instrument Fundamentals/Temperature \nWEEK 3 – \n•    Module 6: Pressure/Flow \n•    Module 7: Level \nWEEK 4 – \n•    Module 8: Analyzers & Final Control Elements \n•    Module 9: Safety & Electricity \nWEEK 5 – \n•    Module 10: Advancing Technologies & Numbering Systems \n•    Module 11: PLC Basics & Basic Requirements for Protocol \n•    Module 12: Fieldbus & Communications Protocol \nWEEK 6 – \n•    Module 13: Fiber Optics & SCADA \nWEEK 7 – \n•    Module 14: Process Dynamics \n•    Module 15: Control Action \n•    Module 16: PID \nWEEK 8 – \n•    Module 17: Tuning \n•    Module 18: Advanced Control Strategy \nWEEK 9 – \n•    Module 19: Calibration \n•    Module 20: Instrument Performance \nWEEK 10 – \n•    Module 21: Pressure Test/Calibration Equipment & Instrument Maintenance \n•    Module 22: Best Procedures for LANs & Troubleshooting w/ Statistics \nWEEK 11 – \n•    Module 23: Tools & DCS Troubleshooting \nWEEK 12 – \n•    Module 24: Hazardous Locations & Installation \n•    Module 25: Start Up & Loop Checking \nWEEK 13 – \n•    Final Examination \n  \nClassroom Materials:\n\nCourse noteset with slides from course modules and course syllabus\nCCST Level II Study Guide\, ISA\n\n  \nFeatures of ISA CyberU online course: \nOnline Pre-recorded Course Modules\nYour instructor has pre-recorded each course module so that you can access the course presentations on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 60 minutes. \n  \nAsk the Expert\nInteract with your expert instructor\, via email throughout the course and through scheduled live Q& A sessions. You can expect a reply to your email within 24 hours. This email address is active during the entire course duration. \n  \nThe Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for you and your classmates to speak one-on-one with the instructor. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course material and interact with your fellow classmates. \n  \nClass Discussions\nYou will be invited to subscribe to a course listserve that includes course participants. You can use this listserve to post questions and share experience relevant to the course with other class members. \n\nCourse Assignments and Exams\nTake the course pre-test before you begin studying the course material to get a better understanding of areas that you will want to focus on more during the course. \n  \nHomework assignments for all modules will be indicated on the syllabus. The homework assignments are designed to help expand your understanding of the course material. \n  \nComplete the final exam for the course in order to receive Continuing Education Units (CEU) credit. The final exam will be taken and scored online. \n  \nYou must receive at least 80% on the course exam to receive CEU credit. \n  \nContinuing Education Units (CEU) credits are awarded to all students who successfully complete the final course exam. \n  \nNote: The final course exam is different from the actual certification exam\, which must be registered for separately.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/certified-control-systems-technician-ccst-level-ii-exam-review-course-ts02e-online/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:CapCcst-ExamReview,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210122T090440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T091334Z
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SUMMARY:FG05E Fundamentals of Industrial Process\, Measurement & Control Online
DESCRIPTION:Description: This self-paced\, online course provide an overview of industrial measurement and control for technician\, engineers\, and managers providing a basic understanding and foundation for communication with other control systems professionals. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\nCertificate Program (if available) A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \n  \n  \nYou will be able to:   \n  \n\nCommunicate the latest trends in measurement and control\nRecognize the role of measurement and control in industrial processes\nCompare continuous\, batch\, and discrete control and how they are used in industry\nInterpret measurement and control terminology\nCompare the methods and devices used in temperature\, pressure\, level\, and flow measurement\nDescribe the operation and components of a feedback control loop\nIdentify the fundamental concepts of controller tuning\nCompare different control system architectures\, including single loop controllers\, distributed control systems (DCS)\, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs)\nApply ISA standards to interpret symbols and documentation  \n\n  \nYou will cover:  \n  \nPre-Exam \nStudents are asked to take the pre-exam\, which includes questions related to the subject matter areas. Answers will be provided for students to assess their knowledge\, prior to beginning the course material. \nWEEK 1 -Module 1: Concepts of Process Control \nWEEK 2 -Module 2: Documentation \nWEEK 3 -Modules 3 & 4: Industrial Measurement Systems (Parts I & II) \nWEEK 4 -Module 5: Temperature Measurement (Part I) \nWEEK 5 -Module 6: Temperature Measurement (Part II) & Module 7: Pressure Measurement \nWEEK 6 -Modules 8 & 9: Level Measurement (Parts I & II) \nWEEK 7 -Modules 10 & 11: Flow Measurement (Parts I & II) \nWEEK 8 -Modules 12 & 13: Control Valves (Parts I & II) \nWEEK 9 -Modules 14 & 15: Feedback Control Strategies (Parts I & II) \nWEEK 10 -Module 16: Advanced Control Strategies \nWEEK 11 -Module 17: Smart Field Devices & Module 18: Control System Hardware \nWEEK 12 -Final Examination
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/fg05e-fundamentals-of-industrial-process-measurement-control-online/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Technical-Training,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210115T054149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T055142Z
UID:10000116-1613462400-1620493200@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I Review Course (TS00E - Online)
DESCRIPTION:Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nMake sure to use HOUS2021 for $200 discount\nCCST—Special Bonus! \nTake this review course and schedule an electronic CCST exam on the date and at the location of your choosing—at no additional fee! That’s a $398 savings! The exam fee will be waived ONLY if you attend the review course AND you meet the CCST qualifications. You must submit a CCST application and your course registration form six (6) weeks prior to your course date to be eligible for this offer. \nISA’s CyberU online instructor-led training course offers the benefit of a high quality ISA training course with the added advantage of studying at your own pace in the office\, at home or while traveling. \nThis online course utilizes online training modules\, additional text materials\, online evaluations\, and email discussions. Students will have access via email to an instructor and have an opportunity to participate in live Q&A sessions with the instructor and other class participants. \nThis CyberU course runs for eleven (11) weeks. You will have access to various online modules including a web/audio session. Each module takes approximately 60 minutes. Your course syllabus will guide you through the course modules\, provide assignments\, and the schedule for live Q&A sessions. You will be able to access the modules 24 hours a day\, 7 days a week for the duration of the course. \n  \nDescription: \nThe course is a fast-paced review of the knowledge and practical skills necessary to install and maintain standard measurement and control instrumentation. It is intended for practicing technicians preparing for the ISA Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level I exam. Practice certification-type exams and an explanation of the examination process are provided. \n  \nYou will be able to: \n\nCite principles and theory that explain measurement and control instrument functions\nDescribe procedures required to properly maintain the function of measurement and control instrumentation\nIdentify the procedures and safety requirements for loop checking and its purpose\nPerform calculations and other analysis of information related to the calibration and troubleshooting of measurement and control instruments and systems\nDescribe procedures required to safely start-up and shut-down a new or existing process\nReview normal tasks of process control technicians as outlined by the current CCST job task analysis.\nDefine the education\, experience\, and examination requirements for becoming a CCST\nIdentify important knowledge and skill requirements of a practicing CCST\nDescribe the procedures involved in taking the CCST Level I exam\nIdentify any need for further study or training in specific knowledge areas\nComplete simulated CCST Level I Practice Exams\n\n  \nYou will cover: \nEach course module has been pre-recorded by your instructor\, so that you can access on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 60 minutes. \nWeek/Module 1: Overview of CCST Certification/Concepts of Process Control \nWeek/Module 2: Domain 1 — Calibration\, Maintenance\, Repair and Troubleshooting \nWeek/Module 3: Domain 1 — Calibration\, Maintenance\, Repair and Troubleshooting \nWeek/Module 4: Domain 1 — Calibration\, Maintenance\, Repair and Troubleshooting \nWeek/Module 5: Domain 2 — Project Start-up\, Commissioning\, Loop-checking\, Project Organization and Planning \nWeek/Module 6: Domain 2 — Project Start-up\, Commissioning\, Loop-checking\, Project Organization and Planning \nWeek/Module 7: Domain 2 — Project Start-up\, Commissioning\, Loop-checking\, Project Organization and Planning \nWeek/Module 8: Domain 3 — Documentation \nWeek/Module 9: Domain 3 — Documentation \nWeek/Module 10: Domain 3 — Documentation \nWeek/Module 11: Final Exam \n  \nHomework Exercises: \n\nUnit conversion calculations\nCalibration documentation and analysis\nTrouble recognition and analysis\nISA CCST Level I practice exam questions\n\n  \nCourse Materials: \nISA Text Included: CCST® Study Guide Level IFeatures of ISA CyberU online course: \n  \nBook: \nThe Condensed Handbook of Measurement and Control\, Fourth Edition \nBy: N. E. Battikha \n  \nOnline Pre-recorded Course Modules \nYour instructor has pre-recorded each course module so that you can access the course presentations on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 60 minutes. \n  \nAsk the Expert \nInteract with your expert instructor via email throughout the course and through scheduled live Q&A sessions. You can expect a reply to your email within 24 hours. This email address is active during the entire course duration. \nThe Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for you and your classmates to speak one-on-one with the instructor. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course material and interact with your fellow classmates. \n  \nClass Discussions \nYou will be invited to subscribe to a course listserve that includes course participants. You can use this listserve to post questions and share experience relevant to the course with other class members. \n  \nCourse Assignments and Exams \n\nTake the course pre-test before you begin studying the course material to get a better understanding of areas that you will want to focus on more during the course.\nHomework assignments for all modules will be indicated on the syllabus. The homework assignments are designed to help expand your understanding of the course material.\nComplete the final exam for the course in order to receive Continuing Education Units (CEU) credit. The final exam will be taken and scored online. You must receive at least 80% on the course exam to receive CEU credit and certificate of completion.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ts00e-ccst-level-i-review-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:CapCcst-ExamReview,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210613
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20200912T072629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T053911Z
UID:10000095-1614643200-1623542399@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:TS03E Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level III Exam Review Course E-Course
DESCRIPTION:Length: 15 Weeks\nCEU Credits: 3.2\nCertification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nDescription: \nThis online course reviews the knowledge and skills areas included on the new Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level III examination. The intent is to prepare an automation professional who meets the exam criteria to take the exam. The content is based on the latest Job Analysis Domains\, Tasks\, Knowledge Areas\, and Skill Areas developed\, and regularly reviewed and updated as the basis for the CCST certification exam. \nMake sure to use HOUS2021 for $200 discount\nCertificate Program (if available) Certified Control System Technician Certificate \nYou will be able to:   \n\nDefine the scope and format of the CCST Level III exam\nCompare process variable measurements and control valve selections\nDiscuss how the various types of control technologies are used in industrial automation\, including process control from basic to advanced control\, discrete\, batch\, motor and\, motion control\nDetermine the requirement for tuning and discuss tuning procedures\nIdentify the range of digital communications used in automation and how these are used in system integration\nExplain when safety instrumented systems (SISs) are needed and how they are specified\nApply the critical areas of regulatory procedures and project documentation\nInterpret the best practice methodology for troubleshooting automation projects\n\nYou will cover:  \nWeek 1: Review of Process Information\, Domain 1\, and Process Control Concepts \nWeek 2: Number Systems\, Instrument Performance\, and Calibration Equipment and Procedures \nWeek 3: Common Measurement Instruments \nWeek 4: Final Control Elements\, Domain 2\, and Feedback Control Strategies \nWeek 5: Advanced Control Strategies\, Loop Checking Concepts\, and Start-up Concerns \nWeek 6: Domain 3\, Symbols and Identification\, P&IDs\, and Other Project Documents \nWeek 7: Domain 4\, Troubleshooting\, and Installation in Hazardous Areas \nWeek 8: Instrument Maintenance and Installation Practices \nWeek 9: Tuning Methods\, and Project Management \nWeek 10: Risk Assessments \nWeek 11: Applicable Standards \nWeek 12: Programmable Electronic Systems \nWeek 13: Networking and Fieldbuses \nWeek 14: Cybersecurity \nWeek 15: Final Exam
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ts03e-certified-control-systems-technician-ccst-level-iii-exam-review-course-e-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:CapCcst-ExamReview,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210122T090632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T091548Z
UID:10000022-1616400000-1621098000@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:FG15E Developing & Applying Standard Instrumentation and Control Documentation Online
DESCRIPTION:Description: This course will present the methodology for the designing and developing control systems documentation. The development of piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) and related ISA drawings are emphasized. This course covers both the development and the reading/interpreting of these documents\, making it beneficial to engineers\, designers\, software programmers\, system integrators\, and technicians. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\nCertificate Program (if available) A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course.ISA’s online instructor-assisted training courses offer the benefit of a high quality ISA training course with the added advantage of studying at your own pace in the office\, at home\, or while traveling. \n  \n You will be able to:   \n  \n\nDesign\, develop\, and interpret the documents used to define instruments and control systems for a typical project\, including P&IDs\, loop diagrams\, specification forms\, instrument lists\, logic diagrams\, installation details\, and location plans\nExplain the information included on each document\nPlan document development as it relates to project management\nApply ISA standards for symbols and terminology to documentation\nDescribe the relationship of ISO 9000\, OSHA process safety management (PSM)\, and API 750 to control systems documentation\n\n  \n  \n  \nYou will cover:  \n  \n\nP&IDs: Definition and Use | ISA Standard Symbols and Identification | Contents and Piping Information | Design and Construction | Developing from Flow Diagrams | Scheduling Considerations | Hazardous Area Considerations\nInstrument Lists: Definition and Use\nControl System Software: PLC/DCS Functional Requirement Documentation Development\nLogic Diagrams: Definition and Use | Symbology | Interpretation | ISA Standards\nInstallation Details: Use | Development | Materials of Construction | Valves | Scheduling\nLocation Plans: Purpose and Development | Structural Considerations | Electrical and Other Trays | Panel Location\nInstrument List: Specification Forms | An ISA20 Specification Form\nLoop Diagrams: Purpose | Interpretation | Development | ISA Standards | Scheduling Considerations\nControl Methods: Feedback | Feedforward | Ratio | Cascade | Control Valves\n\nStandards and Documentation: ISA5.1 – ISA5.6 | ISO 9000 | OSHA | Process Safety System Management | API 750
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/fg15e-developing-applying-standard-instrumentation-and-control-documentation-online/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210415T052941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T055207Z
UID:10000015-1620028800-1620144000@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems (IC32)
DESCRIPTION:Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nCertificate Program: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program \nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam. \nUse Coupon code: HOUS2021 to receive discount of $200 off registration. \nDescription: \nThe move to using open standards such as Ethernet\, TCP/IP\, and web technologies in supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and process control networks has begun to expose these systems to the same cyberattacks that have wreaked so much havoc on corporate information systems. This course provides a detailed look at how the ANSI/ISA99 standards can be used to protect your critical control systems. It also explores the procedural and technical differences between the security for traditional IT environments and those solutions appropriate for SCADA or plant floor environments. \nYou will be able to: \n\nDiscuss the principles behind creating an effective long term program security\nInterpret the ISA/IEC 62443 industrial security framework and apply them to your operation\nDefine the basics of risk and vulnerability analysis methodologies\nDescribe the principles of security policy development\nExplain the concepts of defense in depth and zone/conduit models of security\nAnalyze the current trends in industrial security incidents and methods hackers use to attack a system\nDefine the principles behind the key risk mitigation techniques\, including anti-virus and patch management\, firewalls\, and virtual private networks\n\nYou will cover: \n\nUnderstanding the Current Industrial Security Environment: What is Electronic Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems? | How IT and the Plant Floor are Different and How They are the Same\nHow Cyberattacks Happen: Understanding the Threat Sources | The Steps to Successful Cyberattacks\nCreating A Security Program:  Critical Factors for Success/Understanding the ANSI/ISA-62443-2-1 (ANSI/ISA-99.02.01-2009)- Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems: Establishing an Industrial Automation and Control Systems Security Program\nRisk Analysis:  Business Rationale | Risk Identification\, Classification\, and Assessment\nAddressing Risk with Security Policy\, Organization\, and Awareness: Cyber Security Management System Scope | Organizational Security | Staff Training and Security Awareness\nAddressing Risk with Selected Security Counter Measures: Personnel Security | Physical and Environmental Security | Network Segmentation | Access Control\nAddressing Risk with Implementation Measures: Risk Management and Implementation | System Development and Maintenance | Information and Document Management\nMonitoring and Improving the CSMS: Compliance and Review | Improve and Maintain the CSMS\nValidating or Verifying the Security of Systems: What is being done? | Developing Secure Products and Systems\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Demo: \n\nPCAP Live Capture Analysis\n\nIncludes ISA Standards: \n\nANSI/ISA-62443-1-1 (ANSI/ISA-99.00.01-2007)\, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems Part 1: Terminology\, Concepts & Models\nANSI/ISA-62443-2-1 (ANSI/ISA-99.02.01-2009)\, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems: Establishing an Industrial Automation and Control Systems Security Program\nANSI/ISA-62443-3-3\, Security for industrial automation and control systems: System security requirements and security levels\n\nRecommended Pre-Requisites: \nThere are no required prerequisites for taking this course; however\, it is highly recommended that applicants have at least one to three years of experience in the cybersecurity field with some experience in an industrial setting. \nISA Courses: TS06\, TS12\, or equivalent knowledge/experience would be beneficial. \nNote from the Instructor: One of the challenges I have had in teaching IC32 is students attending without any or limited knowledge of TS04\, TS06\, TS12 or cybersecurity general principles. IC32 is a 14-hour boot camp style class and there is not a lot of time to teach basic comms and cybersecurity. \nRecommended reading in preparation for course: \nCybersecurity Library \nWhich Security Level (SL) would have been required to prevent the attack? \nNot sure this particular course is for you? \nA pre-instructional survey is available for you to evaluate your level of understanding of the course material and to show you the types of questions you’ll be able to answer after completing the course.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/using-the-isa-iec-62443-standards-to-secure-your-control-systems-ic32/
LOCATION:AE Solutions\, 10375 Richmond Avenue\, Suite 800 Houston\, TX 77042 United States\, Houston\, TX\, 77042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210415T054025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T055214Z
UID:10000121-1620201600-1620403200@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:Assessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems (IC33)
DESCRIPTION:Certificate Program: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program \nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam. \nUse Coupon code: HOUS2021 to receive discount of $200 off registration.\nCertification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nDescription: \nThe first phase in the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle (defined in ISA 62443-1-1) is to identify and document IACS assets and perform a cybersecurity vulnerability and risk assessment in order to identify and understand the high-risk vulnerabilities that require mitigation. Per ISA 62443-2-1 these assessments need to be performed on both new (i.e. greenfield) and existing (i.e. brownfield) applications. Part of the assessment process involves developing a zone and conduit model of the system\, identifying security level targets\, and documenting the cybersecurity requirements into a cybersecurity requirements specification (CRS). \nThis course will provide students with the information and skills to assess the cybersecurity of a new or existing IACS and to develop a cybersecurity requirements specification that can be used to document the cybersecurity requirements the project. \nYou Will Be Able to: \n\nIdentify and document the scope of the IACS under assessment\nSpecify\, gather or generate the cybersecurity information required to perform the assessment\nIdentify or discover cybersecurity vulnerabilities inherent in the IACS products or system design\nOrganize and facilitate a cybersecurity risk assessment for an IACS\nIdentify and evaluate realistic threat scenarios\nIdentify gaps in existing policies\, procedures and standards\nEstablish and document security zones and conduits\nPrepare documentation of assessment results\n\nYou Will Cover: \n\nPreparing for an Assessment\nCybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment\nConducting Vulnerability Assessments\nCyber Risk Assessments\nConducting Cyber Risk Assessments\nDocumentation and Reporting\nAnd more…\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nCritiquing system architecture diagrams\nAsset Inventory\nGap Assessment\nWindows Vulnerability Assessment\nCapturing Ethernet Traffic\nPort Scanning\nUsing Vulnerability Scanning Tools\nPerform a high-level risk assessment\nCreating a zone & conduit diagram\nPerform a detailed cyber risk assessment\nCritiquing a cybersecurity requirements specification\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nControl systems engineers and managers\nSystem Integrators\nIT engineers and managers industrial facilities\nIT corporate/security professionals\nPlant Safety and Risk Management\n\nRecommended Pre-Requisite: \nISA Course IC32 or equivalent knowledge/experience. \nRecommended Reading: \nCybersecurity Library
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/assessing-the-cybersecurity-of-new-or-existing-iacs-systems-ic33/
LOCATION:AE Solutions\, 10375 Richmond Avenue\, Suite 800 Houston\, TX 77042 United States\, Houston\, TX\, 77042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210415T054226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T055215Z
UID:10000122-1620720000-1620921600@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:IACS Cybersecurity Design & Implementation (IC34)
DESCRIPTION:Certificate Program: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program \nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam. \nUse Coupon code: HOUS2021 to receive discount of $200 off registration.\nDescription: \nThe second phase in the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle (defined in ISA 62443-1-1) focuses on the activities associated with the design and implementation of IACS cybersecurity countermeasures. This involves the selection of appropriate countermeasures based upon their security level capability and the nature of the threats and vulnerabilities identified in the Assess phase. This phase also includes cybersecurity acceptance testing of the integrated solution\, in order to validate countermeasures are properly implemented and that the IACS has achieved the target security level. \nThis course will provide students with the information and skills to select and implement cybersecurity countermeasures for a new or existing IACS in order to achieve the target security level assigned to each IACS zone or conduit. Additionally\, students will learn how to develop and execute test plans to verify that the cybersecurity of an IACS solution has properly satisfied the objectives in the cybersecurity requirements specification. \nYou will be able to: \n\nInterpret the results of an ICS cybersecurity risk assessment\nDevelop a cybersecurity requirements specification (CRS)\nDevelop a conceptual design based upon information in a well-crafted CRS\nExplain the security development lifecycle process and deliverables\nPerform a basic firewall configuration and commissioning\nDesign a secure remote access solution\nDevelop system hardening specification\nImplement a basic network intrusion detection system\nDevelop a Cybersecurity Acceptance test plan (CFAT/CSAT)\nPerform a basic CFAT or CSAT\n\nYou Will Cover: \n\nIntroduction to the ICS Cybersecurity Lifecycle\nAssessment phase\nImplementation phase\nMaintenance phase\nConceptual Design Process\nInterpreting risk assessment results\nCybersecurity requirements specifications\nDeveloping a conceptual design\nConceptual design specification\nDetailed Design Process\nSecurity Development Lifecycle (SDL)\nTypes of technology\nSelecting appropriate technology\nDeveloping a detailed design\nDocumenting the design/specification\nDesign & Implementation Examples\nFirewall design example\nRemote access design example\nSystem hardening design example\nIntrusion detection design example\nTesting\nDeveloping test plans\nCybersecurity Factory Acceptance Testing\nCybersecurity Site Acceptance Testing\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nDevelop a Physical & Cybersecurity Plan\nConfigure a Perimeter Firewall\nConfigure an ICS Firewall\nInstall and use SNORT!\nConfigure Windows Local Group Policy Objects\nInstall MS Security Compliance Manager (SCM)\nConduct ICS Device Hardening\nConduct Network Device Hardening\nUse a Domain Controller\nConfigure a VPN Connection\nConduct Security Configuration Auditing\nConduct System Robustness Testing\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nControl systems engineers and managers\nSystem Integrators\nIT engineers and managers industrial facilities\nPlant managers\nPlant Safety and Risk Management\n\nRecommended Pre-Requisites: \nISA Courses IC32 and IC33 or equivalent knowledge/experience. \nRecommended Reading: \nCybersecurity Library
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/iacs-cybersecurity-design-implementation-ic34/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210415T054412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T055222Z
UID:10000123-1621324800-1621526400@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:IACS Cybersecurity Operations & Maintenance (IC37)
DESCRIPTION:Certificate Program: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program \nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam. \nUse Coupon code: HOUS2021 to receive discount of $200 off registration.\nDescription: \nThe third phase in the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle (defined in ISA 62443-1-1) focuses on the activities associated with the ongoing operations and maintenance of IACS cybersecurity. This involves network diagnostics and troubleshooting\, security monitoring and incident response\, and maintenance of cybersecurity countermeasures implemented in the Design & Implementation phase. This phase also includes security management of change\, backup and recovery procedures and periodic cybersecurity audits. \nThis course will provide students with the information and skills to detect and troubleshoot potential cybersecurity events as well as the skills to maintain the security level of an operating system throughout its lifecycle despite the challenges of an every changing threat environment. \n  \nYou will be able to: \n\nPerform basic network diagnostics and troubleshooting\nInterpret the results of IACS device diagnostic alarms and event logs\nImplement IACS backup and restoration procedures\nDescribe the IACS patch management life cycle and procedure\nApply an antivirus management procedure\nDefine the basics of application control and white listing tools\nDefine the basics of network and host intrusion detection\nDefine the basics of security incident and event monitoring tools\nImplement an incident response plan\nImplement an IACS management of change procedure\nConduct a basic IACS cyber security audit\n\n  \nYou will cover: \n\nIntroduction to the ICS Cybersecurity Lifecycle\n\nIdentification & Assessment phase\nDesign & Implementation phase\nOperations & Maintenance phase\n\n\nNetwork Diagnostics and Troubleshooting\n\nInterpreting device alarms and event logs\nEarly indicators\nNetwork intrusion detection systems\nNetwork management tools\n\n\nApplication Diagnostics and Troubleshooting\n\nInterpreting OS and application alarms and event logs\nEarly indicators\nApplication management and whitelisting tools\nAntivirus and endpoint protection tools\nSecurity incident and event monitoring (SIEM) tools\n\n\nIACS Cybersecurity Operating Procedures & Tools\n\nDeveloping and following an IACS management of change procedure\nDeveloping and following an IACS backup procedure\nIACS configuration management tools\nDeveloping and following an IACS patch management procedure\nPatch management tools\nDeveloping and following an IACS antivirus management procedure\nAntivirus and whitelisting tools\nDeveloping and following an IACS cybersecurity audit procedure\nAuditing tools\n\n\nIACS incident response\n\nDeveloping and following an IACS incident response plan\nIncident investigation\nSystem recovery\n\n\n\n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nAsset Inventory\nICS Device Hardening\nDisabling USB Storage Devices\nRestrict access to USB drives\nApplication Control / Whitelisting\nMicrosoft Windows Software Update Services (WSUS)\nPLC backup and configuration management\nChange Management (MOC form)\nEvent Detection Tracking and Log Monitoring\nVulnerability Scanning\nNetwork Packet Capture Analysis\nTroubleshooting and Forensics\n\n  \nWho Should Attend? \n\nOperations and maintenance personnel\nControl systems engineers and managers\nSystem Integrators\nIT engineers and managers industrial facilities\nPlant Safety and Risk Management\n\n  \nRecommended Pre-Requisites: \nISA Courses TS06\, TS12\, TS20\, IC32\, IC33 and IC34 or equivalent knowledge/experience. \n  \nRecommended Reading: \nCybersecurity Library
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/iacs-cybersecurity-operations-maintenance-ic37/
LOCATION:AE Solutions\, 10375 Richmond Avenue\, Suite 800 Houston\, TX 77042 United States\, Houston\, TX\, 77042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210629T062916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T063254Z
UID:10000126-1628755200-1628956800@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:ISA Houston is offering the Control System Engineering CSE PE Exam Review (IN PERSON)
DESCRIPTION:Ready to start studying for your Texas PE Exam? \nISA Houston is offering the Control System Engineering CSE PE Exam Review Course in Person August 12-14 2021 at Vector! \nDate:  August 12-14 2021 \nVenue: Vector\, 14517 Kirby Drive Pearland TX  77047 \nPrice $2195\, Member Price $1680 \nRegistration Link:  https://www.isa.org/training-and-certification/isa-training/instructor-led/course-descriptions/en00 \nThis course reviews the knowledge and skills areas that are included on the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination – produced by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) and administered by US state professional license boards each October.  The intent of the class is to prepare an engineer with four or more years of experience to take the exam by providing instruction in the broad range of technical areas that will be tested \nEN00 Control System Engineering (CSE) PE Exam Review Course.     \nYou will cover: \n\nSensors Technologies Applicable to Various Measurements (Process Variables):\nCalculations Involved In Process Measurements:\nFinal Control Elements\nFluid Properties:\nSignal Types and Transmission Methods:\nControl Systems:\nSafety Systems:\nCodes\, Standards\, and Regulations\nAnd more\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises:  Practice taking the CSE exam-related questions \nRegistration includes ISA Text ($59 Value)  Control System Engineering Study Guide by ISA
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/isa-houston-is-offering-the-control-system-engineering-cse-pe-exam-review-in-person/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210708T185149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T185149Z
UID:10000128-1629309600-1629315000@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:CSE Exam Study Group : Measurement Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take your PE Engineering Exam for the State of Texas in October? \nAre you looking for a Group to Study with?  HOUSTON ISA Section is your answer. \n  \nAll Future Control Systems PEs! \n  \nSign up quickly with ISA Houston Section which is offering a 10-session professional study group course to prepare you to pass the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination in October. \n  \nThe course includes exam preparation materials that will be reviewed during each session with a knowledgeable facilitator. If you are a control systems professional in the Houston area and are planning to take the CSE exam\, follow this link to find out more information and register for the course.” \n  \nFor each session you want to attend you MUST sign up for that session. Also\, you must be a ISA member in good standing. These sessions are at no charge and are provided as a service from the ISA Houston Section. \n  \nIn order to receive the discount for ISA books\, you must register no later than July 31st. \n  \nFor questions on the CSE Exam Study Course please email  the assistant education chair\, Glen Wood\, at glnwd15@gmail.com
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/cse-exam-study-group-measurement-part-1/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210708T185335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T185335Z
UID:10000129-1629914400-1629919800@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:CSE Exam Study Group : Measurement Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take your PE Engineering Exam for the State of Texas in October? \nAre you looking for a Group to Study with?  HOUSTON ISA Section is your answer. \n  \nAll Future Control Systems PEs! \n  \nSign up quickly with ISA Houston Section which is offering a 10-session professional study group course to prepare you to pass the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination in October. \n  \nThe course includes exam preparation materials that will be reviewed during each session with a knowledgeable facilitator. If you are a control systems professional in the Houston area and are planning to take the CSE exam\, follow this link to find out more information and register for the course.” \n  \nFor each session you want to attend you MUST sign up for that session. Also\, you must be a ISA member in good standing. These sessions are at no charge and are provided as a service from the ISA Houston Section. \n  \nIn order to receive the discount for ISA books\, you must register no later than July 31st. \n  \nFor questions on the CSE Exam Study Course please email  the assistant education chair\, Glen Wood\, at glnwd15@gmail.com
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/cse-exam-study-group-measurement-part-2/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210708T185632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T185632Z
UID:10000130-1630519200-1630524600@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:CSE Exam Study Group : Control Systems Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take your PE Engineering Exam for the State of Texas in October? \nAre you looking for a Group to Study with?  HOUSTON ISA Section is your answer. \n  \nAll Future Control Systems PEs! \n  \nSign up quickly with ISA Houston Section which is offering a 10-session professional study group course to prepare you to pass the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination in October. \n  \nThe course includes exam preparation materials that will be reviewed during each session with a knowledgeable facilitator. If you are a control systems professional in the Houston area and are planning to take the CSE exam\, follow this link to find out more information and register for the course.” \n  \nFor each session you want to attend you MUST sign up for that session. Also\, you must be a ISA member in good standing. These sessions are at no charge and are provided as a service from the ISA Houston Section. \n  \nIn order to receive the discount for ISA books\, you must register no later than July 31st. \n  \nFor questions on the CSE Exam Study Course please email  the assistant education chair\, Glen Wood\, at glnwd15@gmail.com
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/cse-exam-study-group-control-systems-part-1/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210908T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210708T185723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T185918Z
UID:10000131-1631124000-1631129400@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:CSE Exam Study Group : Control Systems Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take your PE Engineering Exam for the State of Texas in October? \nAre you looking for a Group to Study with?  HOUSTON ISA Section is your answer. \n  \nAll Future Control Systems PEs! \n  \nSign up quickly with ISA Houston Section which is offering a 10-session professional study group course to prepare you to pass the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination in October. \n  \nThe course includes exam preparation materials that will be reviewed during each session with a knowledgeable facilitator. If you are a control systems professional in the Houston area and are planning to take the CSE exam\, follow this link to find out more information and register for the course.” \n  \nFor each session you want to attend you MUST sign up for that session. Also\, you must be a ISA member in good standing. These sessions are at no charge and are provided as a service from the ISA Houston Section. \n  \nIn order to receive the discount for ISA books\, you must register no later than July 31st. \n  \nFor questions on the CSE Exam Study Course please email  the assistant education chair\, Glen Wood\, at glnwd15@gmail.com
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/cse-exam-study-group-control-systems-part-2/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210728T172258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T172405Z
UID:10000029-1631520000-1636905600@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems (IC32)
DESCRIPTION:Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nCertificate Program: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program \nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam. \nDescription: \nThe move to using open standards such as Ethernet\, TCP/IP\, and web technologies in supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and process control networks has begun to expose these systems to the same cyberattacks that have wreaked so much havoc on corporate information systems. This course provides a detailed look at how the ANSI/ISA99 standards can be used to protect your critical control systems. It also explores the procedural and technical differences between the security for traditional IT environments and those solutions appropriate for SCADA or plant floor environments. \nYou will be able to: \n\nDiscuss the principles behind creating an effective long term program security\nInterpret the ISA/IEC 62443 industrial security framework and apply them to your operation\nDefine the basics of risk and vulnerability analysis methodologies\nDescribe the principles of security policy development\nExplain the concepts of defense in depth and zone/conduit models of security\nAnalyze the current trends in industrial security incidents and methods hackers use to attack a system\nDefine the principles behind the key risk mitigation techniques\, including anti-virus and patch management\, firewalls\, and virtual private networks\n\nYou will cover: \n\nUnderstanding the Current Industrial Security Environment: What is Electronic Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems? | How IT and the Plant Floor are Different and How They are the Same\nHow Cyberattacks Happen: Understanding the Threat Sources | The Steps to Successful Cyberattacks\nCreating A Security Program:  Critical Factors for Success/Understanding the ANSI/ISA-62443-2-1 (ANSI/ISA-99.02.01-2009)- Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems: Establishing an Industrial Automation and Control Systems Security Program\nRisk Analysis:  Business Rationale | Risk Identification\, Classification\, and Assessment\nAddressing Risk with Security Policy\, Organization\, and Awareness: Cyber Security Management System Scope | Organizational Security | Staff Training and Security Awareness\nAddressing Risk with Selected Security Counter Measures: Personnel Security | Physical and Environmental Security | Network Segmentation | Access Control\nAddressing Risk with Implementation Measures: Risk Management and Implementation | System Development and Maintenance | Information and Document Management\nMonitoring and Improving the CSMS: Compliance and Review | Improve and Maintain the CSMS\nValidating or Verifying the Security of Systems: What is being done? | Developing Secure Products and Systems\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Demo: \n\nPCAP Live Capture Analysis\n\nIncludes ISA Standards: \n\nANSI/ISA-62443-1-1 (ANSI/ISA-99.00.01-2007)\, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems Part 1: Terminology\, Concepts & Models\nANSI/ISA-62443-2-1 (ANSI/ISA-99.02.01-2009)\, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems: Establishing an Industrial Automation and Control Systems Security Program\nANSI/ISA-62443-3-3\, Security for industrial automation and control systems: System security requirements and security levels\n\nRecommended Pre-Requisites: \nThere are no required prerequisites for taking this course; however\, it is highly recommended that applicants have at least one to three years of experience in the cybersecurity field with some experience in an industrial setting. \nISA Courses: TS06\, TS12\, or equivalent knowledge/experience would be beneficial. \nNote from the Instructor: One of the challenges I have had in teaching IC32 is students attending without any or limited knowledge of TS04\, TS06\, TS12 or cybersecurity general principles. IC32 is a 14-hour boot camp style class and there is not a lot of time to teach basic comms and cybersecurity. \nRecommended reading in preparation for course: \nCybersecurity Library \nWhich Security Level (SL) would have been required to prevent the attack? \nNot sure this particular course is for you? \nA pre-instructional survey is available for you to evaluate your level of understanding of the course material and to show you the types of questions you’ll be able to answer after completing the course.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/using-the-isa-iec-62443-standards-to-secure-your-control-systems-ic32-2/
LOCATION:Burns McDonnell\,1898 & Co.\, 1700 West Loop South\, Houston\, 77027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210728T172621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T172839Z
UID:10000030-1631692800-1631898000@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:Assessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems (IC33)
DESCRIPTION:Certificate Program: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program \nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam. \nCertification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nDescription: \nThe first phase in the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle (defined in ISA 62443-1-1) is to identify and document IACS assets and perform a cybersecurity vulnerability and risk assessment in order to identify and understand the high-risk vulnerabilities that require mitigation. Per ISA 62443-2-1 these assessments need to be performed on both new (i.e. greenfield) and existing (i.e. brownfield) applications. Part of the assessment process involves developing a zone and conduit model of the system\, identifying security level targets\, and documenting the cybersecurity requirements into a cybersecurity requirements specification (CRS). \nThis course will provide students with the information and skills to assess the cybersecurity of a new or existing IACS and to develop a cybersecurity requirements specification that can be used to document the cybersecurity requirements the project. \nYou Will Be Able to: \n\nIdentify and document the scope of the IACS under assessment\nSpecify\, gather or generate the cybersecurity information required to perform the assessment\nIdentify or discover cybersecurity vulnerabilities inherent in the IACS products or system design\nOrganize and facilitate a cybersecurity risk assessment for an IACS\nIdentify and evaluate realistic threat scenarios\nIdentify gaps in existing policies\, procedures and standards\nEstablish and document security zones and conduits\nPrepare documentation of assessment results\n\nYou Will Cover: \n\nPreparing for an Assessment\nCybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment\nConducting Vulnerability Assessments\nCyber Risk Assessments\nConducting Cyber Risk Assessments\nDocumentation and Reporting\nAnd more…\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nCritiquing system architecture diagrams\nAsset Inventory\nGap Assessment\nWindows Vulnerability Assessment\nCapturing Ethernet Traffic\nPort Scanning\nUsing Vulnerability Scanning Tools\nPerform a high-level risk assessment\nCreating a zone & conduit diagram\nPerform a detailed cyber risk assessment\nCritiquing a cybersecurity requirements specification\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nControl systems engineers and managers\nSystem Integrators\nIT engineers and managers industrial facilities\nIT corporate/security professionals\nPlant Safety and Risk Management\n\nRecommended Pre-Requisite: \nISA Course IC32 or equivalent knowledge/experience. \nRecommended Reading: \nCybersecurity Library
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/assessing-the-cybersecurity-of-new-or-existing-iacs-systems-ic33-2/
LOCATION:Burns McDonnell\,1898 & Co.\, 1700 West Loop South\, Houston\, 77027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210708T190023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T191604Z
UID:10000132-1631728800-1631734200@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:CSE Exam Study Group : Final Control Elements Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take your PE Engineering Exam for the State of Texas in October? \nAre you looking for a Group to Study with?  HOUSTON ISA Section is your answer. \n  \nAll Future Control Systems PEs! \n  \nSign up quickly with ISA Houston Section which is offering a 10-session professional study group course to prepare you to pass the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination in October. \n  \nThe course includes exam preparation materials that will be reviewed during each session with a knowledgeable facilitator. If you are a control systems professional in the Houston area and are planning to take the CSE exam\, follow this link to find out more information and register for the course.” \n  \nFor each session you want to attend you MUST sign up for that session. Also\, you must be a ISA member in good standing. These sessions are at no charge and are provided as a service from the ISA Houston Section. \n  \nIn order to receive the discount for ISA books\, you must register no later than July 31st. \n  \nFor questions on the CSE Exam Study Course please email  the assistant education chair\, Glen Wood\, at glnwd15@gmail.com
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/cse-exam-study-group-final-control-elements-part-1/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210728T172736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T173632Z
UID:10000031-1632211200-1632416400@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:IACS Cybersecurity Design & Implementation (IC34) Houston
DESCRIPTION:Certificate Program: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program \nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam. \nDescription: \nThe second phase in the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle (defined in ISA 62443-1-1) focuses on the activities associated with the design and implementation of IACS cybersecurity countermeasures. This involves the selection of appropriate countermeasures based upon their security level capability and the nature of the threats and vulnerabilities identified in the Assess phase. This phase also includes cybersecurity acceptance testing of the integrated solution\, in order to validate countermeasures are properly implemented and that the IACS has achieved the target security level. \nThis course will provide students with the information and skills to select and implement cybersecurity countermeasures for a new or existing IACS in order to achieve the target security level assigned to each IACS zone or conduit. Additionally\, students will learn how to develop and execute test plans to verify that the cybersecurity of an IACS solution has properly satisfied the objectives in the cybersecurity requirements specification. \nYou will be able to: \n\nInterpret the results of an ICS cybersecurity risk assessment\nDevelop a cybersecurity requirements specification (CRS)\nDevelop a conceptual design based upon information in a well-crafted CRS\nExplain the security development lifecycle process and deliverables\nPerform a basic firewall configuration and commissioning\nDesign a secure remote access solution\nDevelop system hardening specification\nImplement a basic network intrusion detection system\nDevelop a Cybersecurity Acceptance test plan (CFAT/CSAT)\nPerform a basic CFAT or CSAT\n\nYou Will Cover: \n\nIntroduction to the ICS Cybersecurity Lifecycle\nAssessment phase\nImplementation phase\nMaintenance phase\nConceptual Design Process\nInterpreting risk assessment results\nCybersecurity requirements specifications\nDeveloping a conceptual design\nConceptual design specification\nDetailed Design Process\nSecurity Development Lifecycle (SDL)\nTypes of technology\nSelecting appropriate technology\nDeveloping a detailed design\nDocumenting the design/specification\nDesign & Implementation Examples\nFirewall design example\nRemote access design example\nSystem hardening design example\nIntrusion detection design example\nTesting\nDeveloping test plans\nCybersecurity Factory Acceptance Testing\nCybersecurity Site Acceptance Testing\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nDevelop a Physical & Cybersecurity Plan\nConfigure a Perimeter Firewall\nConfigure an ICS Firewall\nInstall and use SNORT!\nConfigure Windows Local Group Policy Objects\nInstall MS Security Compliance Manager (SCM)\nConduct ICS Device Hardening\nConduct Network Device Hardening\nUse a Domain Controller\nConfigure a VPN Connection\nConduct Security Configuration Auditing\nConduct System Robustness Testing\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nControl systems engineers and managers\nSystem Integrators\nIT engineers and managers industrial facilities\nPlant managers\nPlant Safety and Risk Management\n\nRecommended Pre-Requisites: \nISA Courses IC32 and IC33 or equivalent knowledge/experience. \nRecommended Reading: \nCybersecurity Library
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/iacs-cybersecurity-design-implementation-ic34-houston-tx-21st-23rd-september-2021/
LOCATION:Burns McDonnell\,1898 & Co.\, 1700 West Loop South\, Houston\, 77027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210708T190144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T190144Z
UID:10000134-1632333600-1632339000@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:CSE Exam Study Group : Final Control Elements Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take your PE Engineering Exam for the State of Texas in October? \nAre you looking for a Group to Study with?  HOUSTON ISA Section is your answer. \n  \nAll Future Control Systems PEs! \n  \nSign up quickly with ISA Houston Section which is offering a 10-session professional study group course to prepare you to pass the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination in October. \n  \nThe course includes exam preparation materials that will be reviewed during each session with a knowledgeable facilitator. If you are a control systems professional in the Houston area and are planning to take the CSE exam\, follow this link to find out more information and register for the course.” \n  \nFor each session you want to attend you MUST sign up for that session. Also\, you must be a ISA member in good standing. These sessions are at no charge and are provided as a service from the ISA Houston Section. \n  \nIn order to receive the discount for ISA books\, you must register no later than July 31st. \n  \nFor questions on the CSE Exam Study Course please email  the assistant education chair\, Glen Wood\, at glnwd15@gmail.com
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/cse-exam-study-group-final-control-elements-part-2/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210728T173023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T173023Z
UID:10000024-1632816000-1633021200@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:IACS Cybersecurity Operations & Maintenance (IC37
DESCRIPTION:Certificate Program: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program \nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam. \nDescription: \nThe third phase in the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle (defined in ISA 62443-1-1) focuses on the activities associated with the ongoing operations and maintenance of IACS cybersecurity. This involves network diagnostics and troubleshooting\, security monitoring and incident response\, and maintenance of cybersecurity countermeasures implemented in the Design & Implementation phase. This phase also includes security management of change\, backup and recovery procedures and periodic cybersecurity audits. \nThis course will provide students with the information and skills to detect and troubleshoot potential cybersecurity events as well as the skills to maintain the security level of an operating system throughout its lifecycle despite the challenges of an every changing threat environment. \nYou will be able to: \n\nPerform basic network diagnostics and troubleshooting\nInterpret the results of IACS device diagnostic alarms and event logs\nImplement IACS backup and restoration procedures\nDescribe the IACS patch management life cycle and procedure\nApply an antivirus management procedure\nDefine the basics of application control and white listing tools\nDefine the basics of network and host intrusion detection\nDefine the basics of security incident and event monitoring tools\nImplement an incident response plan\nImplement an IACS management of change procedure\nConduct a basic IACS cyber security audit\n\n  \nYou will cover: \n\nIntroduction to the ICS Cybersecurity Lifecycle\nIdentification & Assessment phase\nDesign & Implementation phase\nOperations & Maintenance phase\nNetwork Diagnostics and Troubleshooting\nInterpreting device alarms and event logs\nEarly indicators\nNetwork intrusion detection systems\nNetwork management tools\nApplication Diagnostics and Troubleshooting\nInterpreting OS and application alarms and event logs\nEarly indicators\nApplication management and whitelisting tools\nAntivirus and endpoint protection tools\nSecurity incident and event monitoring (SIEM) tools\nIACS Cybersecurity Operating Procedures & Tools\nDeveloping and following an IACS management of change procedure\nDeveloping and following an IACS backup procedure\nIACS configuration management tools\nDeveloping and following an IACS patch management procedure\nPatch management tools\nDeveloping and following an IACS antivirus management procedure\nAntivirus and whitelisting tools\nDeveloping and following an IACS cybersecurity audit procedure\nAuditing tools\nIACS incident response\nDeveloping and following an IACS incident response plan\nIncident investigation\nSystem recovery\n\n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nAsset Inventory\nICS Device Hardening\nDisabling USB Storage Devices\nRestrict access to USB drives\nApplication Control / Whitelisting\nMicrosoft Windows Software Update Services (WSUS)\nPLC backup and configuration management\nChange Management (MOC form)\nEvent Detection Tracking and Log Monitoring\nVulnerability Scanning\nNetwork Packet Capture Analysis\nTroubleshooting and Forensics\n\n  \nWho Should Attend? \n\nOperations and maintenance personnel\nControl systems engineers and managers\nSystem Integrators\nIT engineers and managers industrial facilities\nPlant Safety and Risk Management\n\n  \nRecommended Pre-Requisites: \nISA Courses TS06\, TS12\, TS20\, IC32\, IC33 and IC34 or equivalent knowledge/experience. \nRecommended Reading: \nCybersecurity Library
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/iacs-cybersecurity-operations-maintenance-ic37-2/
LOCATION:Burns McDonnell\,1898 & Co.\, 1700 West Loop South\, Houston\, 77027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210708T190304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T190304Z
UID:10000032-1632938400-1632943800@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:CSE Exam Study Group : Signals\, Transmission\, Networking Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take your PE Engineering Exam for the State of Texas in October? \nAre you looking for a Group to Study with?  HOUSTON ISA Section is your answer. \n  \nAll Future Control Systems PEs! \n  \nSign up quickly with ISA Houston Section which is offering a 10-session professional study group course to prepare you to pass the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination in October. \n  \nThe course includes exam preparation materials that will be reviewed during each session with a knowledgeable facilitator. If you are a control systems professional in the Houston area and are planning to take the CSE exam\, follow this link to find out more information and register for the course.” \n  \nFor each session you want to attend you MUST sign up for that session. Also\, you must be a ISA member in good standing. These sessions are at no charge and are provided as a service from the ISA Houston Section. \n  \nIn order to receive the discount for ISA books\, you must register no later than July 31st. \n  \nFor questions on the CSE Exam Study Course please email  the assistant education chair\, Glen Wood\, at glnwd15@gmail.com
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/cse-exam-study-group-signals-transmission-networking-part-1/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210728T173219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T173426Z
UID:10000025-1633334400-1633712400@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:Technician Training Boot Camp (TTBC)
DESCRIPTION:5-Day Intensive Hands-on Training Curriculum \n\nInstrumentation Basics\nCalibration and Maintenance\nDigital (Smart) Transmitters\nControl Valves\, Positioners\, and DVCs\nTuning and Troubleshooting Control Systems\n\nDays: 4.5 \nCEUs: 3.6 \nPDHs: 36 \nISA Technician Training Boot Camp combines a unique technical training course with minimum lecture and maximum hands-on experience. Over 75% of your time will be spent on equipment labs! \nThis week of intensive training will cover a broad range of technical topics needed to get the job done right. Starting with basic instrumentation fundamentals and ending with the advanced and ultimate in smart technology\, this comprehensive program will serve as a vital building block to your professional development and skills enhancement efforts. This course also serves as a solid introduction to other ISA courses that will help you advance your automation and control career. \nThis course focuses on the knowledge required by a control systems technician with five years’ experience in performing maintenance\, calibration and troubleshooting tasks typical of a plant floor environment. It will test an individual’s skill sets and serve as a self-assessment of additional training needs and will: \n\nProvide a review of industrial measurement and control concepts and terminology\nReview and Refresh present skills\nIntroduce new skills\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nTechnicians with instrument maintenance responsibilities\, and a good working knowledge of instrument fundamentals and terminology.\nInstrument supervisors needing to understand and evaluate the skill sets required to perform instrument maintenance tasks.\nReliability and maintenance engineers needing to learn and/or evaluate instrument maintenance processes.\n\n  \nCourse Objectives \n\nProvide an overview of industrial measurement and control in order to communicate appropriately with other control system professionals\nDefine a process to properly tune control loops\nPresent a systematic approach for troubleshooting and start-up of single- and multi-loop control loops to maintain good process control systems\nDescribe the operation and maintenance of pneumatic instruments employed in modern process facilities with an emphasis on valves\, positioners\, controllers\, and transmitters\nPerform proper installation\, calibration\, and maintenance of electronic instruments\nDeliver a working knowledge of smart field devices including both digital transmitters and digital valve controllers\n\nDAY 1: Instrumentation Basics \nYou Will Cover: \n\nConventional analog field devices: Sensor Technologies | Measurement Fundamentals | Standard Signals\nLoop Characteristics: Current Loop | Power Source\nSmart Field Devices: Current Practice | Typical Smart D/P Transmitter | Configurations\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nCalibrate process measurement devices\nCurrent loop construction and measurements\nConfigure smart transmitters\n\nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nDescribe the operation of a pneumatic differential pressure transmitters\nCalibrate a pneumatic d/p transmitter\nDescribe the operation of the 4-20 ma current loop\nPerform voltage and current measurements in a 4-20 ma current loop\nDescribe the operation of an electronic differential pressure transmitter\nCalibrate an electronic d/p transmitter\nDescribe the configuration process for a digital transmitter\nConfigure a digital transmitter\n\nDAY 2: Calibration and Maintenance \nYou Will Cover: \n\nTemperature Measurements and Sensor Fundamentals\nD/P Level Applications: Hydrostatic Head Level Measurement | Bubbler Level Measurement | Level Transmitter | Open and Closed Tank Installation | Remote Seals\nCalibration and Configuration: Configuring Smart Temperature Transmitters\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nCalculate span and range values for various level measurement applications\nCalibrate differential pressure\, RTD\, and thermocouple transmitters\nView a three-wire RTD demonstration and identify errors\nD/P Liquid Level Measurement with elevation/suppression applications\n\nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nConnect various transmitters for measurements of level\, flow\, and temperature\nCalculate measurement ranges for d/p level applications\nCalibrate various d/p transmitters for level measurements\nDescribe temperature measurements utilizing various sensors and transmitters\nCalibrate various temperature transmitters utilizing various sensors\n\nDAY 3: Digital (Smart) Transmitters \nYou Will Cover: \n\nAnalog vs. Digital Instruments: Analog Limitations | Calibration of Analog vs. Digital Instruments\nSerial Digital Communications: Modem | FSK | Protocol\nHART™ Communication: Features | Master/Slave | Point-to-Point | Capabilities of HART\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nConfigure digital transmitters and digital valve controllers and control valves\nPerform sensor trims and calibrations\nUse various communication tools to configure smart field devices\n\nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nDifferentiate between analog and digital instruments\nConfigure\, re-range\, and calibrate smart/digital field devices\nCommunicate with digital devices utilizing computer-based software\n\nDay 4: Control Valves\, Positioners\, and DVCs \nYou Will Cover: \n\nAnalog Positioners:  Operation of Analog Positioners | Calibration\nSmart Control Valves: Digital Positioners | Diagnostic Tools | Control Valve Tuning\nDiagnostics: Features | Capabilities\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nCalibrate and split-range analog positioners\nConfigure\, calibrate\, and split-range DVCs\nUse various communication tools to configure DVCs\nPerform diagnostic tests on smart control valves\n\nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nDifferentiate between analog and digital positioners\nConfigure\, split-range\, and calibrate analog positioners\nConfigure and calibrate control valves fitted with digital valve controllers\nCommunicate with DVCs utilizing computer-based software\nTest diagnostic capabilities of digital valve controllers\n\nDay 5: Tuning and Troubleshooting Control Systems \nYou Will Cover: \n\nReview of Feedback Control Concepts and Components: History of Control Operation | Concepts | Pictorial Representation | Disturbances in the Loop\nControl Modes: Proportional | Integral | Derivative\nIntroduction to Troubleshooting: Purpose of Troubleshooting | Reasons for Troubleshooting\nApproaches to Troubleshooting: Equipment History | Input/Output (Serial) | Shotgun Approach | Logical Analysis\nLogical Analysis Troubleshooting: Verify | Identify | Repair | Test | Follow-up on Problems\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nDemonstrate the operation of components required for closed loop control\nTune feedback control loops via a number of different methods\nTune using PC-based simulation software\nObserve operation and tuning of a feedback control loop\nDiagnose and solve problems with single-loop control loops\nTroubleshoot several single control loop problems\n\nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nDefine the concepts of PID control\nExplain component operation in a closed loop control system\nUse the trial-and-error methods to tune a control system for stated quality control\nDevelop a systematic approach to troubleshooting\nIdentify why a systematic approach to troubleshooting is most effective\nFollow specified procedures for proper loop check-out\nVerify\, locate\, and identify performance problems and the causes of the problems\n\nCourse Resources (included with registration) \nTextbook: Measurement and Control Basics\, Fifth Edition \nBy Thomas A. Hughes \nMore Ways to Learn \nWant to learn more about the topic? Check out these resources. \n  \nCalibration: A Technician’s Guide  \nBy Mike Cable \nFundamentals of Process Control Theory\, Third Edition \nby P.W. Murrill \nTroubleshooting: A Technician’s Guide\, Second Edition  \nBy William L. Mostia\, Jr.\, P.E.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/technician-training-boot-camp-ttbc-3/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T193000
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CREATED:20210708T190555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T190555Z
UID:10000033-1633543200-1633548600@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:CSE Exam Study Group : Signals\, Transmission\, Networking Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take your PE Engineering Exam for the State of Texas in October? \nAre you looking for a Group to Study with?  HOUSTON ISA Section is your answer. \n  \nAll Future Control Systems PEs! \n  \nSign up quickly with ISA Houston Section which is offering a 10-session professional study group course to prepare you to pass the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination in October. \n  \nThe course includes exam preparation materials that will be reviewed during each session with a knowledgeable facilitator. If you are a control systems professional in the Houston area and are planning to take the CSE exam\, follow this link to find out more information and register for the course.” \n  \nFor each session you want to attend you MUST sign up for that session. Also\, you must be a ISA member in good standing. These sessions are at no charge and are provided as a service from the ISA Houston Section. \n  \nIn order to receive the discount for ISA books\, you must register no later than July 31st. \n  \nFor questions on the CSE Exam Study Course please email  the assistant education chair\, Glen Wood\, at glnwd15@gmail.com
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/cse-exam-study-group-signals-transmission-networking-part-2/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211015T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T173755Z
UID:10000133-1633939200-1634317200@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:Automation Engineering Survival Training (AEST)
DESCRIPTION:ISA Automation Engineering Survival Training (AEST) \nDo you have what it takes to survive in the world of process automation? \nSharpen your process automation know-how with this intensive week of expert-led lecture and hands-on exercises covering practical\, real-world automation survival skills. \nAutomation Engineering Survival Training is a unique process automation engineering experience designed to hone your process automation knowledge and skills. This intensive technical training boot camp for automation engineers combines lecture and hands-on labs with bonus features\, including a plant tour to maximize your learning experience. \nISA’s seasoned “Survival Expert” will guide you through a fast-paced and rigorous course of topics from process measurement fundamentals through advanced automation\, and everything in between! This course also serves as a solid introduction to other ISA engineering courses that can assist in the advancement of your process engineering career. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nNew automation\, control system\, or process control engineers\nRecent process engineering and other engineering graduates\nSeasoned engineers looking to refresh their process automation knowledge and skills\nIndividuals wanting to learn more about process automation\n\nIntensive Hands-On Training Curriculum \nDays: 4.5 \nCEUs: 3.6 \nPDHs: 36 \nDAY 1: Measurement Basics & Documentation \nYou Will Cover: \n\nConcepts of Process Control: Typical Industries | Definitions | Continuous vs. Batch | Feedback Loop\nDocumentation: Instrument Line Symbols | Function Symbols | Identification Letters | Piping and Instrumentation Drawing (P&ID) | Loop Diagram\nIndustrial Measurement Systems: Process Measurement | Standard Signals | Instrument Performance Terminology | Repeatability and Accuracy | Zero\, Span\, and Linearity Errors | Calibration Chart\nControl System Hardware: Pneumatic Controller | Electronic Controller | Single Loop Controller | Distributed Control System (DCS) | Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) | Personal Computers (PC) for Control\nTemperature Measurement: Temperature Scales | Liquid-in-Glass\, Filled Bulb\, and Bimetallic Thermometers | Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) | Reference Junction Compensation | Thermocouplers\nPressure Transducers: Pressure Elements | Signal Generation | Pressure/Force Relationships | Selection\nFlowmeters: DP | Magnetic | Mass | Other\n\n  \n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nDevelop diagrams for flow\, level\, temperature\, and pressure loops\nInterpret simple P&IDs\nEvaluate level instrument performance and accuracy\nDetermine upstream and downstream piping considerations\nSelect flowmeters for a variety of specific applications and specify installation and calibration requirements\n\n  \nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nDiscuss the role of measurement and control in industrial processes\nDifferentiate between continuous\, batch\, and discrete control\nDiscuss the fundamentals of process control\nApply specific ISA Standards to interpret symbols and drawings associated with process control documentation\nDiscuss and apply the most common methods and devices used in temperature\, pressure\, level\, and flow measurement\n\n  \nDAY 2: Control Valves & Strategies \nYou Will Cover: \n\nIntroduction: Valve in Loop | Valve | Actuator | Positioner\nBasic Valve Types: Globe | Ball | Plug | Butterfly\nInstallation: Performance | Safety | Other\nValve Sizing: Manual | Computer\nReview of Feedback Control Concepts and Components: History of Control Operation | Concepts\nControl Modes: Proportional | Integral | Derivative\nDynamic and Steady State Considerations: Gain | Dead Time | Time Constant\nTuning Control Systems: Closed Loop Tuning Using Ziegler Nichols Method | Evaluation and Control Criteria\nAdvanced Regulatory Control: Feedback Penalty | Challenges in Feedback Control | Real-World Control\n\n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nSize valves manually and with software\nSpecify valves\, actuators\, and auxiliaries for specific applications\nTune feedback control loops via a number of different methods\nTune using PC-based simulation software\n\nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nCompare various types of final control elements\nSize valves for any flow condition likely to be found in a process plant\nDefine the concepts of PID control\nExplain the operation of the components in a closed loop control system including static and dynamic functions\nUse three methods to tune a control system for stated quality control\nApply the operation and function of ratio control systems\nIdentify real-world control problems as the basis of need for advanced control\n\n  \nDAY 3: Safety & Operator Effectiveness \nYou Will Cover: \n\nGraphics and Controls: HMI Hierarchy Design | Classes of Displays | Navigation\nHuman Engineering: Human Factors in Console Design\nThe Common Problems in Alarm Systems\nThe Alarm Management Lifecycle\nLocation Classification Standards\nProtection Techniques Standards\nExplosion Proof Enclosures\nIntrinsic Safety\nGeneral SIS Design Considerations: Design Life Cycle | Separation of Control and Safety\nFailure Rates and Modes: Safe vs. Dangerous | Failure Mode vs. Technology | Failure Rates | Test Intervals\nSystem Technologies: Pneumatic | Relays | Microprocessors\nOperations and Maintenance: Installation | Bypassing | Testing\n\n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nAlarm prioritization\nArea classification\nCalculate device failure rates\n\n  \nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nDesign a graphical hierarchy for navigation\nExplain best practices in HMI\nDevelop an Alarm Management Philosophy\nDiscuss rationalization\, classification\, and prioritization of alarms\nDescribe and use procedures for electrical classification\nDescribe the basic principles of protection\nSelect explosion proof apparatus for specific applications\nSelect the appropriate protective techniques for different hazards\nDifferentiate between process control and safety control\nAnalyze the performance of different logic system technologies\nSpecify and select safety instrumented systems (SIS)\n\n  \nDAY 4: Industrial Security & Project Management \n  \nYou Will Cover: \n\nWhat is Data Communications?: ISO/OSI Reference Model | Terminology Basics\nTCP/IP Basics: Is Ethernet Ready for the Plant Floor? | Industrial Ethernet Design Techniques\nData Exchange: Using OPC for Inter-System Data Exchanges\nHow Cyberattacks Happen: Understanding the Threat Sources | The Steps to Successful Cyberattacks\nStandards and Models: ANSI/ISA95 Standards | MESA International Model | WBF B2MML XML Schemas\nInformation Model: Production Resources | Process Segments | Product Definition and Capability | Production Schedules | Production Performance\nTypes of Projects: Facility Update | Addition to Existing Process | Technology Replacement | New Facility\nFundamentals: Activity/Phase Concept | Best Practices | Phase Interaction | What to Do/How to Do it | Do it\nProject Development: Schedule Preparation | PERT | CPM | GANT | Cost\n\n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nConduct security threat analysis\nIdentify key business processes and objects\nIdentify process segment definitions\nPractice project scheduling techniques\n\n  \nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nIdentify Local Area Network (LAN) topologies and protocols\nDefine the different Ethernet varieties and which are best for industry\nDiscuss the principles behind creating an effective long-term security program\nDefine the basics of risk and vulnerability analysis methodologies\nSpecify the requirements for an enterprise-control integration solution\nExplain the business drivers involved in integration\nIdentify project types and overall goals and objectives\nExplain the four important objectives critical to automation projects vs. the three objectives typical of other projects\n\n  \nDAY 5: Advanced Process Automation \nYou Will Cover: \n\nPhysical Model: Process Cells | Units | Equipment Modules | Control Modules\nRecipe Information Categories: Header | Procedure | Formula | Equipment Requirements\nProcedural Control Model: Procedure | Unit | Operation | Phase\nModes and States: Exception Handling | Allocation and Arbitration\nControl Activity Model: Recipe Management | Production Planning and Scheduling | Production Information Management | Process Management | Unit Supervision | Process Control | Personnel and Environmental Protection\nIntegration: Communications | Manufacturing Execution System (MES) | Network Security\nWorkflow and Project Leadership: Opportunity Identification and Project Justification | Communications and Team Processes\n\n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \nDevelop procedural elements using the ANSI/ISA88 procedural control model and test those procedural elements against the equipment entities \n  \nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nSpecify the requirements for a batch control system\nEffectively structure and subdivide equipment entities\nDescribe modes and states and how they are applied at the equipment level\nDescribe the interfaces that are needed between batch control and other systems within an enterprise\nApply the critical areas of automation opportunity identification and project justification\nInterpret the best practice methodology for automation project execution
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/automation-engineering-survival-training-aest/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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CREATED:20210708T190658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T190728Z
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SUMMARY:CSE Exam Study Group : Safety Systems Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take your PE Engineering Exam for the State of Texas in October? \nAre you looking for a Group to Study with?  HOUSTON ISA Section is your answer. \n  \nAll Future Control Systems PEs! \n  \nSign up quickly with ISA Houston Section which is offering a 10-session professional study group course to prepare you to pass the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination in October. \n  \nThe course includes exam preparation materials that will be reviewed during each session with a knowledgeable facilitator. If you are a control systems professional in the Houston area and are planning to take the CSE exam\, follow this link to find out more information and register for the course.” \n  \nFor each session you want to attend you MUST sign up for that session. Also\, you must be a ISA member in good standing. These sessions are at no charge and are provided as a service from the ISA Houston Section. \n  \nIn order to receive the discount for ISA books\, you must register no later than July 31st. \n  \nFor questions on the CSE Exam Study Course please email  the assistant education chair\, Glen Wood\, at glnwd15@gmail.com
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/cse-exam-study-group-safety-systems-part-1/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210728T174012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T174252Z
UID:10000135-1634544000-1634918400@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:Safety Instrumented Systems: A Life-Cycle Approach (EC50)
DESCRIPTION:Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nCourse and Certificate Program: This course is required for the ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Fundamentals Specialist Certificate Program \nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam. \nDescription: \nThis course focuses on the engineering requirements for the specification\, design\, analysis\, and justification of safety instrumented systems for the process industries. Students will learn how to determine safety integrity levels and evaluate whether proposed or existing systems meet the performance and documentation requirements defined in the ISA 84 (IEC61511) standard. \nThis course is required for the ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Fundamentals Specialist Certificate. When you register for the course\, the certificate exam is included with your registration. \nThose who successfully complete this course and pass the exam receive the designation of ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Fundamentals Specialist Certificate. \nYou will be able to: \n\nDifferentiate between process control and safety control\nImplement the ISA84 (IEC 61511) standard\nEvaluate process risk levels\nSelect Safety Integrity Levels (SILs) for Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) using a variety of techniques\nAnalyze the performance of different logic system technologies\nAnalyze the performance of various sensor\, logic\, and final element configurations\, as well as the impact of diagnostics\, test intervals\, common cause\, system size\, imperfect manual testing\, and bypassing\nDetermine optimum system test intervals\nSpecify and select safety instrumented systems\nApply the documentation requirements for process safety management\, regulations\, and industry standards\n\nYou will cover: \n\nIntroduction: Accidents and Resulting Regulations | Lessons Learned From Past Accidents | Standards & Guidelines of Interest\nScope & Safety Life Cycle: Management Issues | Design Life Cycle |\nSafety Layers: Independent Safety Layers | Separation of Control and Safety\nRisk\, Hazard Analysis\, Safety Integrity Levels: Hazard Identification | Risk Assessment | Selecting Safety Integrity Levels | Layer of Protection Analysis\nFailure Modes & Reliability Concepts: Safe vs. Dangerous | Failure Mode vs. Technology | Failure Rates | Modeling Techniques | Test Intervals | Fault Tolerance Requirements\nSystem Technologies: Pneumatic | Relay | Microprocessor | Field Devices | Certification | Prior Use\nSystem Design: Requirements Specification | General Design Issues (Environment\, Interfaces\, Bypasses\, Resets\, etc.)\nOperations and Maintenance: Installation | Operation & Maintenance | Testing | Management of Change | Decommissioning\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n“The lab sessions were very helpful. I was very pleased with the course. More so than any other technical course I have been to. I feel that I really learned something.” \n– Shawn Coughlan \n\nCalculate device failure rates\nModel system performance for relay and software-based logic systems\nModel the impact of different configurations\, field devices\, automatic diagnostics\, manual test intervals\, common cause\, and imperfect manual testing and bypassing\nDetermine the SIL (safety integrity level) of a sample functions and design a system to meet the performance requirements\nClassroom Copies of ISA/IEC 61511 standards will be provided for your use during the course\n\nA hand-held/scientific calculator should be brought to class. \nTextbook Included: \nSafety Instrumented Systems: A Life Cycle Approach\nBy Paul Gruhn\, PE\, CFSE and Simon Lucchini\, CFSE\, MIEAust CPEng \nNot sure this particular course is for you? \nA pre-instructional survey is available for you to evaluate your level of understanding of the course material and to show you the types of questions you’ll be able to answer after completing the course.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/safety-instrumented-systems-a-life-cycle-approach-ec50/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Safety
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T155634
CREATED:20210708T191023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T152155Z
UID:10000027-1634716800-1634749200@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:CSE Exam Study Group : Safety Systems Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take your PE Engineering Exam for the State of Texas in October? \nAre you looking for a Group to Study with?  HOUSTON ISA Section is your answer. \n  \nAll Future Control Systems PEs! \n  \nSign up quickly with ISA Houston Section which is offering a 10-session professional study group course to prepare you to pass the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination in October. \n  \nThe course includes exam preparation materials that will be reviewed during each session with a knowledgeable facilitator. If you are a control systems professional in the Houston area and are planning to take the CSE exam\, follow this link to find out more information and register for the course.” \n  \nFor each session you want to attend you MUST sign up for that session. Also\, you must be a ISA member in good standing. These sessions are at no charge and are provided as a service from the ISA Houston Section. \n  \nIn order to receive the discount for ISA books\, you must register no later than July 31st. \n  \nFor questions on the CSE Exam Study Course please email  the assistant education chair\, Glen Wood\, at glnwd15@gmail.com
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/cse-exam-study-group-safety-systems-part-2/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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