Essentials for Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity
About This Course
This course introduces the fundamentals of securing Operational Technology (OT) environments. You will learn how cyber threats target OT systems and how to identify key threat vectors affecting industrial control systems and critical infrastructure.
The course covers core OT security concepts including OT security architecture, common vulnerabilities in industrial environments, cybersecurity risk mitigation measures, and practical approaches to incident response during a cyber attack.
By the end of the course, you will understand how to assess risks in OT environments and implement foundational security practices to protect critical systems and maintain operational continuity.
This course is suitable for OT engineers, technicians, and cybersecurity professionals who want to strengthen their ability to secure OT systems and build a more resilient cybersecurity posture.
What You'll Learn
- Apply industry best practices in OT cybersecurity to improve the security of plant operations and industrial control systems.
- Conduct basic risk-based assessments using vulnerability and threat frameworks, and identify appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
- Design a basic incident response approach tailored to their OT environment to support effective response and recovery during cyber incidents.
Entry Requirements
- O-Level qualification or equivalent
- Proficiency in English
- Basic IT knowledge
- Basic cybersecurity knowledge