IRAA110 — Indst Networks & Cybersecurity
This course introduces the principles and practices of industrial networking and cybersecurity in modern robotics and automation environments. Students explore how PLCs, robots, sensors, HMIs, and SCADA systems communicate over industrial Ethernet and fieldbus networks, and how to protect these systems from cyber threats. Topics include network architecture, IP addressing and subnetting, switches and VLANs, industrial protocols (such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and Modbus TCP), secure remote access, and defense strategies for industrial control systems. Through hands-on labs, students will configure and troubleshoot industrial networks and apply basic cybersecurity tools and best practices to maintain safe, reliable, and resilient production systems.
Prerequisites: IRAA-105