Strengthen your incident response strategy and build operational resilience by sharpening your incident management skills for industrial control systems in critical infrastructure Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*Key FeaturesUnderstand OT incident management with a focus on IACS, their security challenges, and role in CIDevelop training and exercise methods to boost ICS incident readiness for your organizationBe better prepared for incidents in CI and understand the importance of government reportingGet With Your Book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader FreeBook DescriptionIncident Management for Industrial Control Systems is a practical guide that highlights the vital role of effective incident response in protecting complex industrial environments. The author distills nearly two decades of experience in this book to explain the foundational role of critical infrastructure (CI), exploring the world of operational technology (OT), emphasizing Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) and their evolving threat landscape. The book simplifies the complexities of incident command systems (ICSs) for CI, addressing emergency operations, specialized frameworks, and compliance standards. With actionable insights, it also guides you through drills, scenario planning, and improving response strategies across varied operational environments. You’ll gain practical experience in ICS-focused training and exercises, grounded in widely adopted industry frameworks. The chapters further discuss FEMA’s ICS, OT fundamentals, and the nuances of incident management standards. By the end of this book, you'll have a solid grasp of CI operations, core cybersecurity principles, and the dynamics of incident response across industrial control systems and broader OT environments. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase requiredWhat you will learnDifferentiate between IT, OT, and ICS for a comprehensive understandingRecognize threats to ICS, including cyber attacks and physical damageGain insights into specialized incident command systems for critical infrastructureExplore advanced considerations for optimizing exercises within organizationsFamiliarize yourself with global perspectives on critical infrastructure securityUnderstand ICS components in various sectors, such as energy, transportation, and manufacturingWho this book is forThis book is for critical infrastructure security and incident response professionals, process control engineers, automation specialists, control systems analysts, safety engineers, security managers, physical security specialists, network security analysts, and cybersecurity consultants. To get the most out of this book, you’ll need to be familiar with the basics of information security, industrial manufacturing, and incident respo