Industrial Networking Essentials & SCADA Infrastructure
Master Modern Industrial Architectures, SCADA Networks & IT/OT Convergence with Saeed Ahmad (Cisco Netacad Expert)
Accelerate Your Career with an Industrial Networking & SCADA Guru
Implementing modern networking technologies in industrial environments is crucial for enabling smart automation, secure SCADA monitoring, real-time data-driven decision-making, and robust industrial cybersecurity.
Get premium, expert instructor-led training right here in Boston, MA from Saeed Ahmad, a renowned Cisco Netacad Expert. This specialized curriculum bridges the historical gap between critical Information Technology (IT) networks and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructures, focusing heavily on two vital industry verticals: Manufacturing Automation and Power & Energy Smart Grids.
Course Highlights: Industrial Protocols & SCADA Security
Demystify the core requirements of modern industrial architectures, critical infrastructure protection, and industrial data analytics. This official Cisco Netacad track covers essential networking hardware, ruggedized media types, and the unique communication protocols driving Operational Technology, including Modbus, PROFINET, and EtherNet/IP.
Hands-on Labs: Put your skills to the test with 20 specialized activities in Cisco Packet Tracer. You will build simulated Industrial Automation Control Systems (IACS) networks, secure real-time SCADA data pathways, deploy industrial switches, and map out automated electrical substation frameworks.
Course Specifications
| Network Training Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Format | Instructor-Led Cisco Netacad Academy Session (In-person/Virtual) |
| Lead Expert & Instructor | Saeed Ahmad (Cisco Netacad Expert & SCADA Specialist) |
| Location Target | Boston, MA, USA (Instructor Training Center Option) |
| Industrial Protocols Covered | Modbus, PROFINET, DNP3, IPv4, IPv6, MQTT, and Advanced IACS Frameworks |
| Languages Available | English |
Industrial Networking Essentials & SCADA Syllabus
Explore the comprehensive 16-module map engineered to make you a job-ready professional for modern OT and SCADA industrial environments:
- Module 1: Networking Concepts for Operations Technologies
- Module 2: Network Components, SCADA Nodes, and Connections
- Module 3: Industrial Network Media (Copper & Fiber Optics)
- Module 4: Wireless Networks in Integrated IT and OT Systems
- Module 5: Industrial Communication Principles
- Module 6: Secure Network Design & Purdue Model Architecture
- Module 7: The Access Layer & Industrial Switching
- Module 8: Configuring Cisco Industrial Network Devices
- Module 9: The Internet Protocol in Automation
- Module 10: Industrial IPv4 Addressing Schemes
- Module 11: Gateways to Edge and Enterprise Networks
- Module 12: Routing Between Industrial Networks
- Module 13: Transport Layer Security
- Module 14: Application Layer Services & SCADA Polling
- Module 15: Application Layer Implementation in IACS and IoT
- Module 16: Build a Small IACS Network
📋 Plus: Comprehensive End of Course Survey & Course Final Exam
Prerequisites & Industrial Preparation
- Required Basics: Basic computer skills, familiarity with operating systems, and Internet routing concepts.
- Recommended Preparation: A basic foundational understanding of critical industrial components such as SCADA systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), industrial sensors, automated actuators, and Remote Terminal Units (RTU).
Premium Cisco Netacad Student Resources
Gain direct access to exclusive source files structured by Saeed Ahmad to optimize your local training labs and practical environment setups:
- Industrial Networking Essentials Lab & Packet Tracer Source Files – Energy & SCADA Vertical (Zip)
- Industrial Networking Essentials Lab & Packet Tracer Source Files – Manufacturing Automation Vertical (Zip)
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