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OT Cyber Security Awareness Programme

Tech Centre Cyber Arena OT Cyber Security Awareness Programme

Programme Overview

This programme provides a solid foundation in Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity. Participants will explore the key differences between OT and IT security, alongside the architecture of industrial environments, including Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and the Purdue Model.
The programme examines common vulnerabilities within ICS environments and introduces core security measures, including the protection of air-gapped systems. Participants will also gain practical insight into monitoring and securing ICS operations.
In addition, the programme addresses the evolving threat landscape, including the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in OT and ICS-related risks, and provides an overview of relevant regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
The programme concludes with practical best practices for strengthening the security and resilience of OT and ICS environments.

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Programme Benefits
Build a solid foundation of OT security knowledge to enhance comprehension of OT security issues.
OT / ICS security golden rules.
Understanding of OT Cybersecurity regulatory frameworks and cyber insurance considerations.
Participants get one year access to learning videos and e-books.
Who is the Programme for?

The programme is suitable for beginners as well as professionals seeking to expand their OT/ICS cybersecurity knowledge. The pre-requisites for the programme are basic understanding of general cybersecurity concepts and IT networks, Familiarity with industrial systems and Operational Technology (OT) environments is helpful but not required, No advanced technical knowledge required; 

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* Please note: This programme is available only to corporate groups. Individual signups are not eligible.
Learning Modules

Module 1: Foundations of OT/ICS and Cyber Security
This Module introduces OT/ICS , IT vs. OT Architecture and OT/ICS Components. 

Module 2: OT/ICS Security Risks and Vulnerabilities
This Module covers OT/ICS Incidents, Popular OT/ICS Vulnerabilities, Industrial IoT Attack Surface, PLCs Vulnerabilities, Risk of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT). 

Module 3: Defending the OT/ICS Airgap
This Module defines, explains what an Airgap is, Airgap channels, issues with Airgap and how to secure an Airgap. 

Module 4: OT/ICS and Artificial Intelligence
This Module provides an overview of Artificial Intelligence and OSINT as well as Artificial Intelligence and ICS Threats.

Module 5: OT/ICS Security Golden Rules
This Module gives an insight into Organisational OT/ICS Cyber Security measures, People OT/ICS Cyber Security measures, Physical OT/ICS Security measures, and Technical OT/ICS Security measures.

Module 6: Monitoring ICS Systems
This Module explains how to monitor ICS systems.

Module 7: OT/ICS Regulatory Compliance and Standards
This Module provides an in-depth understanding on standards and guidelines for OT/ICS, NERC CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection), NIST 800-82 R3 (National Institute of Standards and Technology), NIS2, NCA OTCC (OT Cybersecurity Controls), ISA/IEC 62443 and ISA/IEC 62443 Security Levels. 

Module 8: OT/ICS Cyber Insurance
This Module provides a brief overview on OT/ICS Cyber Insurance.

Module 9: Best Practices for Securing OT/ICS Environments
This Module ensures to learn the ethical principles of best practice on the 1990’s Purdue Model on ICS, ICS Risk Management and Threat Modelling, Roadmap to OT/ICS Cyber Security Programme, as well as how to build a comprehensive OT/ICS Cyber Security Programme. 

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