SCADA-X: Certified Smart Control Systems & Edge Computing Analyst (SCEA)® - International Board of Oil & Gas Professionals

• Integrating IIoT sensors and actuators across SCADA platforms • Deploying edge devices for decentralized decision-making • Defending control systems from cyber and operational risks • Executing low-latency analytics for real-time control • Reducing network congestion with fog and edge processing • Creating responsive, autonomous SCADA ecosystems

• Deploy and configure next-generation SCADA platforms for upstream and midstream systems • Architect hybrid cloud-edge control systems that reduce latency and increase system resilience • Integrate IIoT sensors and actuators for full-stack operational visibility • Analyze telemetry and field data in real time using edge-based processing units • Implement best practices for ICS/SCADA cybersecurity in accordance with NIST and ISA standards • Automate alarm management, failover procedures, and smart alerts • Support autonomous decision-making via embedded analytics at the edge

• Evolution of SCADA: From Centralized to Edge-Enhanced Systems • SCADA-X System Architecture and Edge Topologies • Edge Devices, Gateways, and Intelligent Field Units (IFUs) • IIoT and Sensor Network Integration • Real-Time Analytics and Data Reduction at the Edge • OT/IT Convergence and Secure Protocols (Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA) • ICS and SCADA Cybersecurity (NIST 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443) • Decentralized Control: Event-Driven vs. Time-Based Models • Alarm Rationalization and Autonomous Operations • Cloud-to-Edge Synchronization and Monitoring Dashboards

• Earn a future-ready credential recognized across global energy markets • Master critical skills in edge computing, IIoT, and industrial AI • Gain advanced capabilities in OT cybersecurity and real-time analytics • Strengthen your role in digital transformation, operational safety, and automation • Access to the IBOGP® Smart Systems & Control Engineering Community • Be qualified for high-demand roles in autonomous field operations and energy digitization

• On-demand self-paced modules with lab walkthroughs • Interactive simulations of smart SCADA configurations • Edge computing labs using Raspberry Pi and ARM-based environments • Virtual cybersecurity red-blue team scenarios for SCADA • Downloadable configuration templates and protocol libraries • Optional live instructor-led sessions for advanced troubleshooting

• Format: 100 questions (MCQ + scenario-based + diagram interpretation) • Duration: 90 minutes • Mode: Online, remote-proctored • Passing Score: 70% • Certification Validity: 3 years (renewal via CPD or exam)

• “Control the Future with Smart SCADA + Edge AI” • “Where SCADA Meets Cybersecurity, IIoT, and Real-Time Insight” • “Intelligence at the Edge—Built for Energy Systems” • “Upgrade from Legacy. Certify with SCADA-X.” • “Your Credential for Autonomous Field Control” • “Smarter Systems. Faster Decisions. Safer Operations.” • “Certify the Future of Oilfield Automation” • “SCADA Reimagined for the Edge Era” • “Protect, Predict, and Perform at the Edge of Control” • “Lead the Digital Oilfield Revolution with SCEA®”