The objective of this event is to introduce computer security concepts, controls, and conduct hands-on demonstrations and exercises associated with implementing computer security on Industrial Control Systems for nuclear facilities. Attendees will gain an appreciation of representative systems, such as instrumentation and control (I&C) and physical protection systems (PPS), and how IAEA guidance can be applied to ensure computer security.

The event is designed to provide instruction on methods and processes for implementing computer security in ICSs for nuclear security. Participants should have hands-on experience in computer or digital system operations. A prerequisite for participation in the course is previous attendance at an IAEA computer security course or completion of the IAEA’s online course: Introduction to Computer Security for Nuclear Security Practitioners. Participants should possess a strong working knowledge of computer and/or ICSs. The target audience for this event are competent authorities (i.e. regulators, law enforcement), operators, vendors, and other entities that have responsibilities of information or computer security implementation at nuclear or other radioactive material facilities.

The event is based on IAEA Nuclear Security Series (NSS) guidance (a) Computer Security Techniques at Nuclear Facilities, NSS No. 17-T (Rev. 1), (b) Computer Security of Instrumentation and Control Systems at Nuclear Facilities, NSS No. 33-T, and (c) Computer Security for Nuclear Security, NSS No. 42-G.