Training
7 Steps to Industrial Control System Cyber Security
This course provides an introduction to industrial control system (ICS) cyber security and a practical 7 step process for managers and engineers involved in operating, maintaining and integrating ICS/SCADA systems. We have simplified the material from numerous standards and best practice documents, such as ANSI/ISA 99 and NERC CIP, and coupled it with our experience in assessing the security of dozens of industrial control systems to bring you this easy to follow process. Attending this course won’t make you an expert, but it will get your started and on the right path in far less time than it would if you were to start diving in on your own.
Duration: 1 Day
Alarm Rationalization with SILAlarm
Attendees will learn how to conduct alarm rationalization of greenfield (new) or brownfield (existing) applications in order to optimize performance of their alarm systems. The class immerses participants in discussion and hands on exercises which have been designed to demonstrate the best practices and requirements for rationalization as taken from the ISA-18.2 alarm management standard and EEMUA 191 guideline. The class focuses on how rationalization can lead to improved operator performance by eliminating / preventing common alarm problems such as nuisance / chattering / stale alarms, incorrect priority, alarm overload, and alarm floods. It also includes a discussion on tips and tricks for creating an alarm philosophy document, such as how to effectively define the “rules” for rationalization. Exercises will use exida’s SILAlarm rationalization tool.
Duration: 2 Days
Functional Safety Engineering I & II
The Certified Functional Safety Expert (CSFE) and the Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP) are global programs that apply to the field of functional safety. The knowledge required for the CFSE/CFSP programs are based on current industry accepted practices and standards.
CFSE & CFSP programs aim to ensure that personnel performing SIS lifecycle activities are competent and are of national and international standards of performance. Standards require proof of qualification to ensure safety knowledge and skills are up to date. Some companies may require that personnel overseeing and executing the safety projects are CFSP holders.
Since safety is such an important issue in the process and machine industries, the Governance Board treats the CFSE/CFSP applications and examinations very seriously. As a result, the certificate examinations are extremely rigorous and often demand significant preparation in order to achieve the 80% passing grade.
Duration: 5 Days
Introduction to Alarm Management Practices & Principles
With the release of the ISA-18.2 standard “Management of Alarm Systems for the Process Industries”, companies are being driven to comply with its “good engineering practices” for alarm management. This seminar provides an introduction / overview to ISA-18.2 and shows attendees how their roles & responsibilities could be affected by complying with it. The class discusses key alarm management practices and principles as well as how to follow the alarm management lifecycle. It also prepares participants to support a facility alarm management program by performing tasks such as creating an alarm philosophy document, alarm rationalization, analyzing alarm system performance, alarm system maintenance, and resolution of alarm management issues.
Duration: 1 Day
Overview of IEC 61508 and How it Applies to End-Users
The IEC 61508 standard for functional safety of electrical/electronic and programmable electronic systems explains the concepts of safety integrity levels, the safety lifecycle and many detail requirements needed to ensure functional safety. The standard is comprehensively reviewed and explained with a specific focus on how it applies to end-users. Documentation requirements, project implications, and maintenance/operational implications are explained. The course provides an explanation of what must be done to develop an IEC 61508 compliant product. Details are given on each phase of the lifecycle, along with practical advice as to the best way to meet the requirements from each phase.
Duration: 1 Day
Overview of IEC 61511: The Functional Safety Standard for End-Users in the Process Industry
This course provides an overview of IEC 61511, an international standard for functional safety for the process industries. The safety lifecycle is introduced and a high level overview is provided of the various phases of the lifecycle. In addition the various parts of the standard are described, with suggestions and comments on the practical application of this standard in project work. An overview of the objectives and requirements is presented.
Duration: 1 Day
SIL Selection and SIL Verification with exSILentia
Attendees will learn how to perform Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Selection and Verification using the advanced capabilities of exSILentia. This will help users determine the required risk reduction for each hazard scenario and the achieved risk reduction for each identified Safety Instrumented Function (SIF). The class will also cover interfacing with Process Hazard Analysis results, documentation of the Safety Requirements Specification (SRS), and operational aspects such as proof testing.
Duration: 2 Days