IoT Security Mastery for Industrial Systems
You're under pressure. Critical infrastructure. Legacy SCADA systems. A growing network of smart sensors, actuators, and connected PLCs-each a potential entry point for breaches that could halt production, compromise safety, or trigger regulatory penalties. The threat landscape is evolving faster than your team can patch, and traditional IT security practices don't translate to the unique challenges of industrial IoT. You know the stakes. A single exploit in an unprotected RTU or misconfigured HMI could result in operational downtime costing six figures per hour. Yet no training you've found bridges the gap between abstract security theory and the physical systems you're responsible for. You need more than awareness. You need a repeatable, field-tested methodology to secure industrial environments with confidence. IoT Security Mastery for Industrial Systems is that methodology. This course transforms you from reactive responder to proactive architect. In as little as 21 days, you’ll develop a complete security blueprint validated against ISO/IEC 27001, NIST SP 800-82, and IEC 62443 standards, culminating in a board-ready implementation plan tailored to your plant or facility. Josh Renaldi, Senior Control Systems Engineer at a major utilities provider, used this exact framework to identify and neutralise a previously undetected backdoor in a legacy turbine monitoring system. Within four weeks of applying the course’s threat modeling workflow, his team reduced unauthorised access attempts by 94% and earned executive recognition for “turning risk into resilience.” This isn’t about watching lectures or collecting certificates. It’s about gaining a competitive edge. You’ll master the discipline of securing high-consequence operational technology at scale, with tools, templates, and step-by-step workflows used by leading defence, energy, and manufacturing firms to protect multi-million-dollar assets. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Flexible, Self-Paced Learning Designed for Demanding Technical Roles
This course is self-paced, with immediate online access upon enrolment. You control how quickly you progress, fitting deep-dive learning around site audits, shift changes, or system upgrades. Most learners complete the core curriculum in 21 to 28 days while dedicating 60–90 minutes per session. Practical results emerge early. Within the first five days, you’ll apply threat profiling techniques to a live asset inventory and generate your first risk-ranked heatmap-delivering insights your team can act on immediately. Guaranteed Lifetime Access & Future-Proof Updates
You receive lifelong access to all course materials, including every update issued by our expert faculty. Industrial security evolves constantly. When new vulnerabilities emerge, such as zero-day exploits in Modbus implementations or firmware-level attacks on industrial gateways, updated guidance is added and immediately available-no extra cost, no subscription, no expiration. All resources are mobile-friendly and accessible 24/7 from any device, whether you’re reviewing attack vector checklists onsite with a tablet or refining your risk matrix from your desk. Direct Instructor Support & Real-World Application Guidance
Throughout your journey, you are supported by a dedicated team of industrial cybersecurity specialists with field experience in power generation, oil and gas, and smart manufacturing. Ask specific questions about air-gapped networks, legacy protocol hardening, or OT-IT convergence challenges-and receive targeted, technical guidance grounded in real operational environments. Support is delivered via structured response channels designed for clarity and confidentiality, ensuring your queries are resolved without delay. Global Recognition: Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
Upon successful completion, you earn a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service, a globally recognised leader in professional training for critical infrastructure and complex technology systems. This credential is cited by professionals in over 140 countries and respected by auditors, regulators, and engineering leadership teams for its technical depth and compliance alignment. The certificate validates your mastery of industrial IoT security frameworks, risk analysis, and implementation governance-elevating your profile for promotions, consulting engagements, or compliance leadership roles. Straightforward Pricing, Zero Hidden Fees
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Enrol with complete confidence. If you find the course does not meet your expectations for technical rigour, practicality, or professional relevance, contact us within 30 days for a full refund-no questions asked, no forms to complete. We remove the risk because we know what you’ll gain: clarity, control, and capabilities that immediately translate to stronger defences and greater professional impact. What Happens After Enrollment
Following registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email acknowledging your participation. Your course access details, including secure login credentials and orientation materials, will be delivered in a separate communication once your learning environment is fully provisioned. This Works Even If…
You’re not a cybersecurity specialist. You work within OT, maintenance, engineering, or operational leadership, not IT security. That’s precisely who this course is designed for. The methodology assumes foundational system knowledge but no prior security expertise. It works even if your environment includes outdated protocols like DNP3 or proprietary fieldbus systems. Even if your plant uses mix-vendor equipment. Even if budgets are tight and change approvals are slow. The process gives you a prioritised, cost-effective path to security maturity. Trusted by engineers and security leads at organisations requiring resilient OT infrastructure, this course delivers outcomes, not just information. You’re not just learning-you’re building a defensible, compliant, and future-ready industrial IoT environment.
Module 1: Foundations of Industrial IoT Security - Defining the industrial IoT threat landscape
- Differences between IT and OT security paradigms
- Understanding critical asset classification in industrial environments
- The role of physical security in IoT system protection
- Impact of downtime, safety breaches, and regulatory penalties
- Overview of ICS, SCADA, DCS, and PLC ecosystems
- Common misconceptions about industrial network isolation
- Introducing the layered defence model for industrial systems
- Regulatory drivers: NERC CIP, GDPR, CCPA, and sector-specific mandates
- Mapping business risk to technical architecture
Module 2: Core Security Standards and Compliance Frameworks - IEC 62443-2-1: Roles and responsibilities in OT security
- IEC 62443-3-3: System security requirements and design
- NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2: Guide to Industrial Control System Security
- ISO/IEC 27001 integration with industrial operations
- Applying NIST Cybersecurity Framework to OT environments
- TSA Security Directives for critical infrastructure
- Creating a compliance roadmap aligned with ISO 27001 Annex A controls
- Mapping control objectives to asset types and protocols
- Documentation requirements for audit readiness
- Demonstrating due diligence to executive leadership and regulators
Module 3: Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment for Industrial Systems - Introduction to STRIDE threat modeling in OT contexts
- Identifying entry points: from wireless sensors to vendor remote access
- Asset criticality scoring using CVSS and custom OT severity weights
- Building a threat actor profile: insider, nation-state, script kiddie
- Exploitation likelihood versus impact analysis
- Developing an industrial-specific risk matrix
- Using DREAD model to prioritise control implementation
- Mapping attack surfaces across physical, network, and software layers
- Incorporating supply chain vulnerabilities into risk calculations
- Conducting tabletop exercises for breach simulation
Module 4: Secure Network Architecture for Industrial Environments - Designing zone and conduit models per IEC 62443
- Segmenting OT networks using firewalls and unidirectional gateways
- Implementing DMZs for secure IT-OT data exchange
- Selecting and configuring industrial firewalls (Palo Alto, Tofino, etc.)
- Establishing secure remote access via jump hosts and bastion servers
- Using VLANs to isolate high-risk devices without disrupting operations
- Integrating OT monitoring with SIEM without performance impact
- Best practices for wireless ICS networks (Wi-Fi, Zigbee, LoRaWAN)
- Securing cellular backhauls for remote telemetry units (RTUs)
- Designing resilient network topologies with failover and redundancy
Module 5: Securing Industrial Communication Protocols - Security risks in Modbus RTU and TCP
- Hardening DNP3 against replay and spoofing attacks
- Securing OPC DA, OPC UA, and their authentication mechanisms
- Analysing IEC 61850 GOOSE message vulnerabilities
- Enabling TLS and certificate-based encryption in MQTT for IIoT
- Mitigating CAN bus injection risks in manufacturing robotics
- Implementing secure BACnet communication in smart facilities
- Using protocol-aware gateways to enforce message integrity
- Implementing deep packet inspection for industrial protocols
- Deploying protocol normalisation to block malformed commands
Module 6: Asset Discovery, Inventory, and Lifecycle Management - Passive and active asset discovery techniques for OT
- Building a comprehensive CMDB for industrial devices
- Identifying shadow IoT: unauthorised sensors and controllers
- Tracking firmware versions, patch levels, and EOL status
- Vendor risk assessment for third-party equipment
- Automating inventory using network scans and agentless tools
- Classifying assets by function, criticality, and connectivity
- Integrating asset data with CMMS and EAM systems
- Establishing asset decommissioning and secure erasure procedures
- Creating a living digital twin of your industrial security posture
Module 7: Access Control and Identity Management in OT - Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for engineering workstations
- Implementing least privilege for HMI and historian databases
- Multi-factor authentication for privileged OT accounts
- Managing shared credentials in legacy control systems
- Integrating AD/LDAP with industrial networks safely
- Securing engineering laptop access and USB port usage
- Vendor access control and time-bound authorization
- Logging and monitoring privileged session activities
- Using digital certificate authentication for machine-to-machine
- Designing break-glass procedures for emergency access
Module 8: Secure Firmware, Software, and Patch Management - Risks of running end-of-life firmware on PLCs and RTUs
- Establishing a secure patch testing environment
- Applying vendor patches while maintaining operational stability
- Creating rollback procedures for failed updates
- Using secure boot and code signing to prevent unauthorised firmware
- Integrating software bill of materials (SBOM) into procurement
- Analysing open-source components in industrial software
- Automating vulnerability scanning for OT applications
- Managing zero-day risks with compensating controls
- Working with vendors to obtain security updates for legacy systems
Module 9: Intrusion Detection and Anomaly Monitoring - Deploying network-based IDS for industrial traffic patterns
- Using endpoint detection for HMIs and engineering stations
- Establishing baselines for normal OT communication behaviour
- Identifying command anomalies in PLC logic execution
- Analysing unexpected broadcast or polling frequency spikes
- Configuring alerts for unauthorised configuration changes
- Integrating OT alerts with enterprise SOCs without alert fatigue
- Using machine learning for behavioural anomaly detection
- Deploying passive monitoring taps to avoid network interference
- Creating custom signatures for known ICS malware patterns
Module 10: Physical Security and Environmental Protection - Securing control panels and junction boxes against tampering
- Implementing biometric access to control rooms
- Environmental monitoring for temperature, humidity, and power
- Protecting UPS and backup power systems from sabotage
- Designing secure cabling pathways and segregation
- Preventing unauthorised USB or Ethernet connections
- Using tamper-evident seals on critical hardware
- Protecting RTUs and field sensors in remote locations
- Integrating CCTV with access control logs for forensic analysis
- Conducting physical security audits using checklists
Module 11: Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Planning - Developing an OT-specific incident response playbook
- Defining roles: OT engineer, security analyst, operations lead
- Communication protocols during active cyber incidents
- Isolating affected systems without causing cascading failures
- Forensic data collection in real-time control environments
- Engaging law enforcement and sector ISACs appropriately
- Recovery procedures for corrupted PLC logic
- Conducting post-incident root cause analysis
- Updating defences based on lessons learned
- Regularly testing response plans with functional drills
Module 12: Secure Development and Integration of IIoT Devices - Evaluating IIoT device security before procurement
- Requiring vendor security documentation and penetration test results
- Configuring new sensors with minimal attack surface
- Validating secure boot and firmware update mechanisms
- Testing device resilience to denial-of-service conditions
- Integrating IIoT data with MES and ERP securely
- Using edge computing to filter and encrypt data at source
- Establishing secure API access for analytics platforms
- Creating device lifecycle policies from onboarding to retirement
- Enforcing secure configuration baselines across fleets
Module 13: Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk Management - Assessing cyber risk in vendor design, manufacturing, and service
- Conducting security questionnaires and audits for suppliers
- Managing remote access by third-party technicians
- Reviewing software and firmware supply chain integrity
- Verifying secure development practices in OEMs
- Auditing subcontractor compliance with security policies
- Implementing contractual security obligations and SLAs
- Monitoring for supply chain compromises and early warnings
- Using hardware provenance tracking for critical components
- Establishing a vendor incident notification protocol
Module 14: Security Governance and Executive Oversight - Building an OT security governance committee
- Aligning security initiatives with business continuity goals
- Developing KPIs for industrial security performance
- Reporting risk posture to board and C-suite executives
- Securing budget approval for security upgrades
- Integrating OT security into enterprise risk management (ERM)
- Conducting regular security maturity assessments
- Establishing policies for cyber insurance readiness
- Creating a culture of security awareness in operations teams
- Managing internal audit findings and compliance gaps
Module 15: Industrial Penetration Testing and Red Teaming - Differences between IT and OT penetration testing
- Obtaining operational approval for controlled testing
- Scoping tests to avoid disruption to live processes
- Identifying exploitable services on HMIs and engineering stations
- Gaining access via default credentials on IIoT devices
- Exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in control software
- Simulating insider threats with authorised access
- Testing physical security bypass techniques
- Documenting findings with executive and technical summaries
- Validating remediation of identified weaknesses
Module 16: Automation, Scripting, and Tool Integration - Using Python to automate OT security checks
- Scripting configuration backups for PLCs and RTUs
- Automating asset inventory updates from network scans
- Integrating vulnerability data with ticketing systems
- Building custom dashboards for security health monitoring
- Using PowerShell for Windows-based OT system audits
- Creating alert filters to reduce noise in monitoring tools
- Orchestrating patch deployment sequences safely
- Using Ansible for configuration management of network devices
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds into workflows
Module 17: Advanced Topics in OT Security - Defending against firmware-level attacks (e.g., TP-NOOB)
- Protecting against supply chain hardware implants
- Securing edge AI inference models in real-time control loops
- Addressing risks in cloud-connected industrial data lakes
- Using blockchain for audit trail integrity in critical logs
- Applying zero trust principles to industrial networks
- Securing digital twins used for predictive maintenance
- Addressing quantum computing risks in long-lived OT systems
- Designing systems for graceful degradation under attack
- Integrating physical and cyber resilience planning
Module 18: Certification Preparation and Professional Advancement - Overview of GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- Preparing for Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) with OT focus
- Transitioning to Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- How to present your Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Documenting project experience for professional certifications
- Networking with OT security professionals via ISACs and forums
- Building a personal brand as an industrial security expert
- Creating case studies from your implementation projects
- Negotiating security leadership roles and consulting opportunities
- Continuing education pathways and advanced training options
Module 19: Capstone Project – Build Your Industrial Security Blueprint - Selecting a real or simulated industrial environment
- Conducting a full asset discovery and classification
- Performing a zone and conduit architecture review
- Executing a threat modeling exercise using STRIDE
- Generating a risk register with mitigation recommendations
- Designing a phased implementation plan with ROI estimates
- Developing executive summary slides for leadership presentation
- Creating an audit trail and documentation package
- Conducting a peer review of your security blueprint
- Receiving expert feedback and finalising your submission
Module 20: Certification & Ongoing Support - Final review of course mastery criteria
- Submitting your capstone project for evaluation
- Receiving detailed feedback from industrial security assessors
- Graduating with a Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume with earned credential
- Accessing alumni resources and implementation templates
- Joining a private network for certified practitioners
- Receiving notifications of critical industrial vulnerabilities
- Participating in quarterly expert Q&A sessions
- Lifetime access renewal and re-certification options
- Defining the industrial IoT threat landscape
- Differences between IT and OT security paradigms
- Understanding critical asset classification in industrial environments
- The role of physical security in IoT system protection
- Impact of downtime, safety breaches, and regulatory penalties
- Overview of ICS, SCADA, DCS, and PLC ecosystems
- Common misconceptions about industrial network isolation
- Introducing the layered defence model for industrial systems
- Regulatory drivers: NERC CIP, GDPR, CCPA, and sector-specific mandates
- Mapping business risk to technical architecture
Module 2: Core Security Standards and Compliance Frameworks - IEC 62443-2-1: Roles and responsibilities in OT security
- IEC 62443-3-3: System security requirements and design
- NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2: Guide to Industrial Control System Security
- ISO/IEC 27001 integration with industrial operations
- Applying NIST Cybersecurity Framework to OT environments
- TSA Security Directives for critical infrastructure
- Creating a compliance roadmap aligned with ISO 27001 Annex A controls
- Mapping control objectives to asset types and protocols
- Documentation requirements for audit readiness
- Demonstrating due diligence to executive leadership and regulators
Module 3: Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment for Industrial Systems - Introduction to STRIDE threat modeling in OT contexts
- Identifying entry points: from wireless sensors to vendor remote access
- Asset criticality scoring using CVSS and custom OT severity weights
- Building a threat actor profile: insider, nation-state, script kiddie
- Exploitation likelihood versus impact analysis
- Developing an industrial-specific risk matrix
- Using DREAD model to prioritise control implementation
- Mapping attack surfaces across physical, network, and software layers
- Incorporating supply chain vulnerabilities into risk calculations
- Conducting tabletop exercises for breach simulation
Module 4: Secure Network Architecture for Industrial Environments - Designing zone and conduit models per IEC 62443
- Segmenting OT networks using firewalls and unidirectional gateways
- Implementing DMZs for secure IT-OT data exchange
- Selecting and configuring industrial firewalls (Palo Alto, Tofino, etc.)
- Establishing secure remote access via jump hosts and bastion servers
- Using VLANs to isolate high-risk devices without disrupting operations
- Integrating OT monitoring with SIEM without performance impact
- Best practices for wireless ICS networks (Wi-Fi, Zigbee, LoRaWAN)
- Securing cellular backhauls for remote telemetry units (RTUs)
- Designing resilient network topologies with failover and redundancy
Module 5: Securing Industrial Communication Protocols - Security risks in Modbus RTU and TCP
- Hardening DNP3 against replay and spoofing attacks
- Securing OPC DA, OPC UA, and their authentication mechanisms
- Analysing IEC 61850 GOOSE message vulnerabilities
- Enabling TLS and certificate-based encryption in MQTT for IIoT
- Mitigating CAN bus injection risks in manufacturing robotics
- Implementing secure BACnet communication in smart facilities
- Using protocol-aware gateways to enforce message integrity
- Implementing deep packet inspection for industrial protocols
- Deploying protocol normalisation to block malformed commands
Module 6: Asset Discovery, Inventory, and Lifecycle Management - Passive and active asset discovery techniques for OT
- Building a comprehensive CMDB for industrial devices
- Identifying shadow IoT: unauthorised sensors and controllers
- Tracking firmware versions, patch levels, and EOL status
- Vendor risk assessment for third-party equipment
- Automating inventory using network scans and agentless tools
- Classifying assets by function, criticality, and connectivity
- Integrating asset data with CMMS and EAM systems
- Establishing asset decommissioning and secure erasure procedures
- Creating a living digital twin of your industrial security posture
Module 7: Access Control and Identity Management in OT - Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for engineering workstations
- Implementing least privilege for HMI and historian databases
- Multi-factor authentication for privileged OT accounts
- Managing shared credentials in legacy control systems
- Integrating AD/LDAP with industrial networks safely
- Securing engineering laptop access and USB port usage
- Vendor access control and time-bound authorization
- Logging and monitoring privileged session activities
- Using digital certificate authentication for machine-to-machine
- Designing break-glass procedures for emergency access
Module 8: Secure Firmware, Software, and Patch Management - Risks of running end-of-life firmware on PLCs and RTUs
- Establishing a secure patch testing environment
- Applying vendor patches while maintaining operational stability
- Creating rollback procedures for failed updates
- Using secure boot and code signing to prevent unauthorised firmware
- Integrating software bill of materials (SBOM) into procurement
- Analysing open-source components in industrial software
- Automating vulnerability scanning for OT applications
- Managing zero-day risks with compensating controls
- Working with vendors to obtain security updates for legacy systems
Module 9: Intrusion Detection and Anomaly Monitoring - Deploying network-based IDS for industrial traffic patterns
- Using endpoint detection for HMIs and engineering stations
- Establishing baselines for normal OT communication behaviour
- Identifying command anomalies in PLC logic execution
- Analysing unexpected broadcast or polling frequency spikes
- Configuring alerts for unauthorised configuration changes
- Integrating OT alerts with enterprise SOCs without alert fatigue
- Using machine learning for behavioural anomaly detection
- Deploying passive monitoring taps to avoid network interference
- Creating custom signatures for known ICS malware patterns
Module 10: Physical Security and Environmental Protection - Securing control panels and junction boxes against tampering
- Implementing biometric access to control rooms
- Environmental monitoring for temperature, humidity, and power
- Protecting UPS and backup power systems from sabotage
- Designing secure cabling pathways and segregation
- Preventing unauthorised USB or Ethernet connections
- Using tamper-evident seals on critical hardware
- Protecting RTUs and field sensors in remote locations
- Integrating CCTV with access control logs for forensic analysis
- Conducting physical security audits using checklists
Module 11: Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Planning - Developing an OT-specific incident response playbook
- Defining roles: OT engineer, security analyst, operations lead
- Communication protocols during active cyber incidents
- Isolating affected systems without causing cascading failures
- Forensic data collection in real-time control environments
- Engaging law enforcement and sector ISACs appropriately
- Recovery procedures for corrupted PLC logic
- Conducting post-incident root cause analysis
- Updating defences based on lessons learned
- Regularly testing response plans with functional drills
Module 12: Secure Development and Integration of IIoT Devices - Evaluating IIoT device security before procurement
- Requiring vendor security documentation and penetration test results
- Configuring new sensors with minimal attack surface
- Validating secure boot and firmware update mechanisms
- Testing device resilience to denial-of-service conditions
- Integrating IIoT data with MES and ERP securely
- Using edge computing to filter and encrypt data at source
- Establishing secure API access for analytics platforms
- Creating device lifecycle policies from onboarding to retirement
- Enforcing secure configuration baselines across fleets
Module 13: Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk Management - Assessing cyber risk in vendor design, manufacturing, and service
- Conducting security questionnaires and audits for suppliers
- Managing remote access by third-party technicians
- Reviewing software and firmware supply chain integrity
- Verifying secure development practices in OEMs
- Auditing subcontractor compliance with security policies
- Implementing contractual security obligations and SLAs
- Monitoring for supply chain compromises and early warnings
- Using hardware provenance tracking for critical components
- Establishing a vendor incident notification protocol
Module 14: Security Governance and Executive Oversight - Building an OT security governance committee
- Aligning security initiatives with business continuity goals
- Developing KPIs for industrial security performance
- Reporting risk posture to board and C-suite executives
- Securing budget approval for security upgrades
- Integrating OT security into enterprise risk management (ERM)
- Conducting regular security maturity assessments
- Establishing policies for cyber insurance readiness
- Creating a culture of security awareness in operations teams
- Managing internal audit findings and compliance gaps
Module 15: Industrial Penetration Testing and Red Teaming - Differences between IT and OT penetration testing
- Obtaining operational approval for controlled testing
- Scoping tests to avoid disruption to live processes
- Identifying exploitable services on HMIs and engineering stations
- Gaining access via default credentials on IIoT devices
- Exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in control software
- Simulating insider threats with authorised access
- Testing physical security bypass techniques
- Documenting findings with executive and technical summaries
- Validating remediation of identified weaknesses
Module 16: Automation, Scripting, and Tool Integration - Using Python to automate OT security checks
- Scripting configuration backups for PLCs and RTUs
- Automating asset inventory updates from network scans
- Integrating vulnerability data with ticketing systems
- Building custom dashboards for security health monitoring
- Using PowerShell for Windows-based OT system audits
- Creating alert filters to reduce noise in monitoring tools
- Orchestrating patch deployment sequences safely
- Using Ansible for configuration management of network devices
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds into workflows
Module 17: Advanced Topics in OT Security - Defending against firmware-level attacks (e.g., TP-NOOB)
- Protecting against supply chain hardware implants
- Securing edge AI inference models in real-time control loops
- Addressing risks in cloud-connected industrial data lakes
- Using blockchain for audit trail integrity in critical logs
- Applying zero trust principles to industrial networks
- Securing digital twins used for predictive maintenance
- Addressing quantum computing risks in long-lived OT systems
- Designing systems for graceful degradation under attack
- Integrating physical and cyber resilience planning
Module 18: Certification Preparation and Professional Advancement - Overview of GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- Preparing for Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) with OT focus
- Transitioning to Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- How to present your Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Documenting project experience for professional certifications
- Networking with OT security professionals via ISACs and forums
- Building a personal brand as an industrial security expert
- Creating case studies from your implementation projects
- Negotiating security leadership roles and consulting opportunities
- Continuing education pathways and advanced training options
Module 19: Capstone Project – Build Your Industrial Security Blueprint - Selecting a real or simulated industrial environment
- Conducting a full asset discovery and classification
- Performing a zone and conduit architecture review
- Executing a threat modeling exercise using STRIDE
- Generating a risk register with mitigation recommendations
- Designing a phased implementation plan with ROI estimates
- Developing executive summary slides for leadership presentation
- Creating an audit trail and documentation package
- Conducting a peer review of your security blueprint
- Receiving expert feedback and finalising your submission
Module 20: Certification & Ongoing Support - Final review of course mastery criteria
- Submitting your capstone project for evaluation
- Receiving detailed feedback from industrial security assessors
- Graduating with a Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume with earned credential
- Accessing alumni resources and implementation templates
- Joining a private network for certified practitioners
- Receiving notifications of critical industrial vulnerabilities
- Participating in quarterly expert Q&A sessions
- Lifetime access renewal and re-certification options
- Introduction to STRIDE threat modeling in OT contexts
- Identifying entry points: from wireless sensors to vendor remote access
- Asset criticality scoring using CVSS and custom OT severity weights
- Building a threat actor profile: insider, nation-state, script kiddie
- Exploitation likelihood versus impact analysis
- Developing an industrial-specific risk matrix
- Using DREAD model to prioritise control implementation
- Mapping attack surfaces across physical, network, and software layers
- Incorporating supply chain vulnerabilities into risk calculations
- Conducting tabletop exercises for breach simulation
Module 4: Secure Network Architecture for Industrial Environments - Designing zone and conduit models per IEC 62443
- Segmenting OT networks using firewalls and unidirectional gateways
- Implementing DMZs for secure IT-OT data exchange
- Selecting and configuring industrial firewalls (Palo Alto, Tofino, etc.)
- Establishing secure remote access via jump hosts and bastion servers
- Using VLANs to isolate high-risk devices without disrupting operations
- Integrating OT monitoring with SIEM without performance impact
- Best practices for wireless ICS networks (Wi-Fi, Zigbee, LoRaWAN)
- Securing cellular backhauls for remote telemetry units (RTUs)
- Designing resilient network topologies with failover and redundancy
Module 5: Securing Industrial Communication Protocols - Security risks in Modbus RTU and TCP
- Hardening DNP3 against replay and spoofing attacks
- Securing OPC DA, OPC UA, and their authentication mechanisms
- Analysing IEC 61850 GOOSE message vulnerabilities
- Enabling TLS and certificate-based encryption in MQTT for IIoT
- Mitigating CAN bus injection risks in manufacturing robotics
- Implementing secure BACnet communication in smart facilities
- Using protocol-aware gateways to enforce message integrity
- Implementing deep packet inspection for industrial protocols
- Deploying protocol normalisation to block malformed commands
Module 6: Asset Discovery, Inventory, and Lifecycle Management - Passive and active asset discovery techniques for OT
- Building a comprehensive CMDB for industrial devices
- Identifying shadow IoT: unauthorised sensors and controllers
- Tracking firmware versions, patch levels, and EOL status
- Vendor risk assessment for third-party equipment
- Automating inventory using network scans and agentless tools
- Classifying assets by function, criticality, and connectivity
- Integrating asset data with CMMS and EAM systems
- Establishing asset decommissioning and secure erasure procedures
- Creating a living digital twin of your industrial security posture
Module 7: Access Control and Identity Management in OT - Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for engineering workstations
- Implementing least privilege for HMI and historian databases
- Multi-factor authentication for privileged OT accounts
- Managing shared credentials in legacy control systems
- Integrating AD/LDAP with industrial networks safely
- Securing engineering laptop access and USB port usage
- Vendor access control and time-bound authorization
- Logging and monitoring privileged session activities
- Using digital certificate authentication for machine-to-machine
- Designing break-glass procedures for emergency access
Module 8: Secure Firmware, Software, and Patch Management - Risks of running end-of-life firmware on PLCs and RTUs
- Establishing a secure patch testing environment
- Applying vendor patches while maintaining operational stability
- Creating rollback procedures for failed updates
- Using secure boot and code signing to prevent unauthorised firmware
- Integrating software bill of materials (SBOM) into procurement
- Analysing open-source components in industrial software
- Automating vulnerability scanning for OT applications
- Managing zero-day risks with compensating controls
- Working with vendors to obtain security updates for legacy systems
Module 9: Intrusion Detection and Anomaly Monitoring - Deploying network-based IDS for industrial traffic patterns
- Using endpoint detection for HMIs and engineering stations
- Establishing baselines for normal OT communication behaviour
- Identifying command anomalies in PLC logic execution
- Analysing unexpected broadcast or polling frequency spikes
- Configuring alerts for unauthorised configuration changes
- Integrating OT alerts with enterprise SOCs without alert fatigue
- Using machine learning for behavioural anomaly detection
- Deploying passive monitoring taps to avoid network interference
- Creating custom signatures for known ICS malware patterns
Module 10: Physical Security and Environmental Protection - Securing control panels and junction boxes against tampering
- Implementing biometric access to control rooms
- Environmental monitoring for temperature, humidity, and power
- Protecting UPS and backup power systems from sabotage
- Designing secure cabling pathways and segregation
- Preventing unauthorised USB or Ethernet connections
- Using tamper-evident seals on critical hardware
- Protecting RTUs and field sensors in remote locations
- Integrating CCTV with access control logs for forensic analysis
- Conducting physical security audits using checklists
Module 11: Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Planning - Developing an OT-specific incident response playbook
- Defining roles: OT engineer, security analyst, operations lead
- Communication protocols during active cyber incidents
- Isolating affected systems without causing cascading failures
- Forensic data collection in real-time control environments
- Engaging law enforcement and sector ISACs appropriately
- Recovery procedures for corrupted PLC logic
- Conducting post-incident root cause analysis
- Updating defences based on lessons learned
- Regularly testing response plans with functional drills
Module 12: Secure Development and Integration of IIoT Devices - Evaluating IIoT device security before procurement
- Requiring vendor security documentation and penetration test results
- Configuring new sensors with minimal attack surface
- Validating secure boot and firmware update mechanisms
- Testing device resilience to denial-of-service conditions
- Integrating IIoT data with MES and ERP securely
- Using edge computing to filter and encrypt data at source
- Establishing secure API access for analytics platforms
- Creating device lifecycle policies from onboarding to retirement
- Enforcing secure configuration baselines across fleets
Module 13: Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk Management - Assessing cyber risk in vendor design, manufacturing, and service
- Conducting security questionnaires and audits for suppliers
- Managing remote access by third-party technicians
- Reviewing software and firmware supply chain integrity
- Verifying secure development practices in OEMs
- Auditing subcontractor compliance with security policies
- Implementing contractual security obligations and SLAs
- Monitoring for supply chain compromises and early warnings
- Using hardware provenance tracking for critical components
- Establishing a vendor incident notification protocol
Module 14: Security Governance and Executive Oversight - Building an OT security governance committee
- Aligning security initiatives with business continuity goals
- Developing KPIs for industrial security performance
- Reporting risk posture to board and C-suite executives
- Securing budget approval for security upgrades
- Integrating OT security into enterprise risk management (ERM)
- Conducting regular security maturity assessments
- Establishing policies for cyber insurance readiness
- Creating a culture of security awareness in operations teams
- Managing internal audit findings and compliance gaps
Module 15: Industrial Penetration Testing and Red Teaming - Differences between IT and OT penetration testing
- Obtaining operational approval for controlled testing
- Scoping tests to avoid disruption to live processes
- Identifying exploitable services on HMIs and engineering stations
- Gaining access via default credentials on IIoT devices
- Exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in control software
- Simulating insider threats with authorised access
- Testing physical security bypass techniques
- Documenting findings with executive and technical summaries
- Validating remediation of identified weaknesses
Module 16: Automation, Scripting, and Tool Integration - Using Python to automate OT security checks
- Scripting configuration backups for PLCs and RTUs
- Automating asset inventory updates from network scans
- Integrating vulnerability data with ticketing systems
- Building custom dashboards for security health monitoring
- Using PowerShell for Windows-based OT system audits
- Creating alert filters to reduce noise in monitoring tools
- Orchestrating patch deployment sequences safely
- Using Ansible for configuration management of network devices
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds into workflows
Module 17: Advanced Topics in OT Security - Defending against firmware-level attacks (e.g., TP-NOOB)
- Protecting against supply chain hardware implants
- Securing edge AI inference models in real-time control loops
- Addressing risks in cloud-connected industrial data lakes
- Using blockchain for audit trail integrity in critical logs
- Applying zero trust principles to industrial networks
- Securing digital twins used for predictive maintenance
- Addressing quantum computing risks in long-lived OT systems
- Designing systems for graceful degradation under attack
- Integrating physical and cyber resilience planning
Module 18: Certification Preparation and Professional Advancement - Overview of GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- Preparing for Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) with OT focus
- Transitioning to Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- How to present your Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Documenting project experience for professional certifications
- Networking with OT security professionals via ISACs and forums
- Building a personal brand as an industrial security expert
- Creating case studies from your implementation projects
- Negotiating security leadership roles and consulting opportunities
- Continuing education pathways and advanced training options
Module 19: Capstone Project – Build Your Industrial Security Blueprint - Selecting a real or simulated industrial environment
- Conducting a full asset discovery and classification
- Performing a zone and conduit architecture review
- Executing a threat modeling exercise using STRIDE
- Generating a risk register with mitigation recommendations
- Designing a phased implementation plan with ROI estimates
- Developing executive summary slides for leadership presentation
- Creating an audit trail and documentation package
- Conducting a peer review of your security blueprint
- Receiving expert feedback and finalising your submission
Module 20: Certification & Ongoing Support - Final review of course mastery criteria
- Submitting your capstone project for evaluation
- Receiving detailed feedback from industrial security assessors
- Graduating with a Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume with earned credential
- Accessing alumni resources and implementation templates
- Joining a private network for certified practitioners
- Receiving notifications of critical industrial vulnerabilities
- Participating in quarterly expert Q&A sessions
- Lifetime access renewal and re-certification options
- Security risks in Modbus RTU and TCP
- Hardening DNP3 against replay and spoofing attacks
- Securing OPC DA, OPC UA, and their authentication mechanisms
- Analysing IEC 61850 GOOSE message vulnerabilities
- Enabling TLS and certificate-based encryption in MQTT for IIoT
- Mitigating CAN bus injection risks in manufacturing robotics
- Implementing secure BACnet communication in smart facilities
- Using protocol-aware gateways to enforce message integrity
- Implementing deep packet inspection for industrial protocols
- Deploying protocol normalisation to block malformed commands
Module 6: Asset Discovery, Inventory, and Lifecycle Management - Passive and active asset discovery techniques for OT
- Building a comprehensive CMDB for industrial devices
- Identifying shadow IoT: unauthorised sensors and controllers
- Tracking firmware versions, patch levels, and EOL status
- Vendor risk assessment for third-party equipment
- Automating inventory using network scans and agentless tools
- Classifying assets by function, criticality, and connectivity
- Integrating asset data with CMMS and EAM systems
- Establishing asset decommissioning and secure erasure procedures
- Creating a living digital twin of your industrial security posture
Module 7: Access Control and Identity Management in OT - Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for engineering workstations
- Implementing least privilege for HMI and historian databases
- Multi-factor authentication for privileged OT accounts
- Managing shared credentials in legacy control systems
- Integrating AD/LDAP with industrial networks safely
- Securing engineering laptop access and USB port usage
- Vendor access control and time-bound authorization
- Logging and monitoring privileged session activities
- Using digital certificate authentication for machine-to-machine
- Designing break-glass procedures for emergency access
Module 8: Secure Firmware, Software, and Patch Management - Risks of running end-of-life firmware on PLCs and RTUs
- Establishing a secure patch testing environment
- Applying vendor patches while maintaining operational stability
- Creating rollback procedures for failed updates
- Using secure boot and code signing to prevent unauthorised firmware
- Integrating software bill of materials (SBOM) into procurement
- Analysing open-source components in industrial software
- Automating vulnerability scanning for OT applications
- Managing zero-day risks with compensating controls
- Working with vendors to obtain security updates for legacy systems
Module 9: Intrusion Detection and Anomaly Monitoring - Deploying network-based IDS for industrial traffic patterns
- Using endpoint detection for HMIs and engineering stations
- Establishing baselines for normal OT communication behaviour
- Identifying command anomalies in PLC logic execution
- Analysing unexpected broadcast or polling frequency spikes
- Configuring alerts for unauthorised configuration changes
- Integrating OT alerts with enterprise SOCs without alert fatigue
- Using machine learning for behavioural anomaly detection
- Deploying passive monitoring taps to avoid network interference
- Creating custom signatures for known ICS malware patterns
Module 10: Physical Security and Environmental Protection - Securing control panels and junction boxes against tampering
- Implementing biometric access to control rooms
- Environmental monitoring for temperature, humidity, and power
- Protecting UPS and backup power systems from sabotage
- Designing secure cabling pathways and segregation
- Preventing unauthorised USB or Ethernet connections
- Using tamper-evident seals on critical hardware
- Protecting RTUs and field sensors in remote locations
- Integrating CCTV with access control logs for forensic analysis
- Conducting physical security audits using checklists
Module 11: Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Planning - Developing an OT-specific incident response playbook
- Defining roles: OT engineer, security analyst, operations lead
- Communication protocols during active cyber incidents
- Isolating affected systems without causing cascading failures
- Forensic data collection in real-time control environments
- Engaging law enforcement and sector ISACs appropriately
- Recovery procedures for corrupted PLC logic
- Conducting post-incident root cause analysis
- Updating defences based on lessons learned
- Regularly testing response plans with functional drills
Module 12: Secure Development and Integration of IIoT Devices - Evaluating IIoT device security before procurement
- Requiring vendor security documentation and penetration test results
- Configuring new sensors with minimal attack surface
- Validating secure boot and firmware update mechanisms
- Testing device resilience to denial-of-service conditions
- Integrating IIoT data with MES and ERP securely
- Using edge computing to filter and encrypt data at source
- Establishing secure API access for analytics platforms
- Creating device lifecycle policies from onboarding to retirement
- Enforcing secure configuration baselines across fleets
Module 13: Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk Management - Assessing cyber risk in vendor design, manufacturing, and service
- Conducting security questionnaires and audits for suppliers
- Managing remote access by third-party technicians
- Reviewing software and firmware supply chain integrity
- Verifying secure development practices in OEMs
- Auditing subcontractor compliance with security policies
- Implementing contractual security obligations and SLAs
- Monitoring for supply chain compromises and early warnings
- Using hardware provenance tracking for critical components
- Establishing a vendor incident notification protocol
Module 14: Security Governance and Executive Oversight - Building an OT security governance committee
- Aligning security initiatives with business continuity goals
- Developing KPIs for industrial security performance
- Reporting risk posture to board and C-suite executives
- Securing budget approval for security upgrades
- Integrating OT security into enterprise risk management (ERM)
- Conducting regular security maturity assessments
- Establishing policies for cyber insurance readiness
- Creating a culture of security awareness in operations teams
- Managing internal audit findings and compliance gaps
Module 15: Industrial Penetration Testing and Red Teaming - Differences between IT and OT penetration testing
- Obtaining operational approval for controlled testing
- Scoping tests to avoid disruption to live processes
- Identifying exploitable services on HMIs and engineering stations
- Gaining access via default credentials on IIoT devices
- Exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in control software
- Simulating insider threats with authorised access
- Testing physical security bypass techniques
- Documenting findings with executive and technical summaries
- Validating remediation of identified weaknesses
Module 16: Automation, Scripting, and Tool Integration - Using Python to automate OT security checks
- Scripting configuration backups for PLCs and RTUs
- Automating asset inventory updates from network scans
- Integrating vulnerability data with ticketing systems
- Building custom dashboards for security health monitoring
- Using PowerShell for Windows-based OT system audits
- Creating alert filters to reduce noise in monitoring tools
- Orchestrating patch deployment sequences safely
- Using Ansible for configuration management of network devices
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds into workflows
Module 17: Advanced Topics in OT Security - Defending against firmware-level attacks (e.g., TP-NOOB)
- Protecting against supply chain hardware implants
- Securing edge AI inference models in real-time control loops
- Addressing risks in cloud-connected industrial data lakes
- Using blockchain for audit trail integrity in critical logs
- Applying zero trust principles to industrial networks
- Securing digital twins used for predictive maintenance
- Addressing quantum computing risks in long-lived OT systems
- Designing systems for graceful degradation under attack
- Integrating physical and cyber resilience planning
Module 18: Certification Preparation and Professional Advancement - Overview of GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- Preparing for Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) with OT focus
- Transitioning to Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- How to present your Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Documenting project experience for professional certifications
- Networking with OT security professionals via ISACs and forums
- Building a personal brand as an industrial security expert
- Creating case studies from your implementation projects
- Negotiating security leadership roles and consulting opportunities
- Continuing education pathways and advanced training options
Module 19: Capstone Project – Build Your Industrial Security Blueprint - Selecting a real or simulated industrial environment
- Conducting a full asset discovery and classification
- Performing a zone and conduit architecture review
- Executing a threat modeling exercise using STRIDE
- Generating a risk register with mitigation recommendations
- Designing a phased implementation plan with ROI estimates
- Developing executive summary slides for leadership presentation
- Creating an audit trail and documentation package
- Conducting a peer review of your security blueprint
- Receiving expert feedback and finalising your submission
Module 20: Certification & Ongoing Support - Final review of course mastery criteria
- Submitting your capstone project for evaluation
- Receiving detailed feedback from industrial security assessors
- Graduating with a Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume with earned credential
- Accessing alumni resources and implementation templates
- Joining a private network for certified practitioners
- Receiving notifications of critical industrial vulnerabilities
- Participating in quarterly expert Q&A sessions
- Lifetime access renewal and re-certification options
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for engineering workstations
- Implementing least privilege for HMI and historian databases
- Multi-factor authentication for privileged OT accounts
- Managing shared credentials in legacy control systems
- Integrating AD/LDAP with industrial networks safely
- Securing engineering laptop access and USB port usage
- Vendor access control and time-bound authorization
- Logging and monitoring privileged session activities
- Using digital certificate authentication for machine-to-machine
- Designing break-glass procedures for emergency access
Module 8: Secure Firmware, Software, and Patch Management - Risks of running end-of-life firmware on PLCs and RTUs
- Establishing a secure patch testing environment
- Applying vendor patches while maintaining operational stability
- Creating rollback procedures for failed updates
- Using secure boot and code signing to prevent unauthorised firmware
- Integrating software bill of materials (SBOM) into procurement
- Analysing open-source components in industrial software
- Automating vulnerability scanning for OT applications
- Managing zero-day risks with compensating controls
- Working with vendors to obtain security updates for legacy systems
Module 9: Intrusion Detection and Anomaly Monitoring - Deploying network-based IDS for industrial traffic patterns
- Using endpoint detection for HMIs and engineering stations
- Establishing baselines for normal OT communication behaviour
- Identifying command anomalies in PLC logic execution
- Analysing unexpected broadcast or polling frequency spikes
- Configuring alerts for unauthorised configuration changes
- Integrating OT alerts with enterprise SOCs without alert fatigue
- Using machine learning for behavioural anomaly detection
- Deploying passive monitoring taps to avoid network interference
- Creating custom signatures for known ICS malware patterns
Module 10: Physical Security and Environmental Protection - Securing control panels and junction boxes against tampering
- Implementing biometric access to control rooms
- Environmental monitoring for temperature, humidity, and power
- Protecting UPS and backup power systems from sabotage
- Designing secure cabling pathways and segregation
- Preventing unauthorised USB or Ethernet connections
- Using tamper-evident seals on critical hardware
- Protecting RTUs and field sensors in remote locations
- Integrating CCTV with access control logs for forensic analysis
- Conducting physical security audits using checklists
Module 11: Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Planning - Developing an OT-specific incident response playbook
- Defining roles: OT engineer, security analyst, operations lead
- Communication protocols during active cyber incidents
- Isolating affected systems without causing cascading failures
- Forensic data collection in real-time control environments
- Engaging law enforcement and sector ISACs appropriately
- Recovery procedures for corrupted PLC logic
- Conducting post-incident root cause analysis
- Updating defences based on lessons learned
- Regularly testing response plans with functional drills
Module 12: Secure Development and Integration of IIoT Devices - Evaluating IIoT device security before procurement
- Requiring vendor security documentation and penetration test results
- Configuring new sensors with minimal attack surface
- Validating secure boot and firmware update mechanisms
- Testing device resilience to denial-of-service conditions
- Integrating IIoT data with MES and ERP securely
- Using edge computing to filter and encrypt data at source
- Establishing secure API access for analytics platforms
- Creating device lifecycle policies from onboarding to retirement
- Enforcing secure configuration baselines across fleets
Module 13: Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk Management - Assessing cyber risk in vendor design, manufacturing, and service
- Conducting security questionnaires and audits for suppliers
- Managing remote access by third-party technicians
- Reviewing software and firmware supply chain integrity
- Verifying secure development practices in OEMs
- Auditing subcontractor compliance with security policies
- Implementing contractual security obligations and SLAs
- Monitoring for supply chain compromises and early warnings
- Using hardware provenance tracking for critical components
- Establishing a vendor incident notification protocol
Module 14: Security Governance and Executive Oversight - Building an OT security governance committee
- Aligning security initiatives with business continuity goals
- Developing KPIs for industrial security performance
- Reporting risk posture to board and C-suite executives
- Securing budget approval for security upgrades
- Integrating OT security into enterprise risk management (ERM)
- Conducting regular security maturity assessments
- Establishing policies for cyber insurance readiness
- Creating a culture of security awareness in operations teams
- Managing internal audit findings and compliance gaps
Module 15: Industrial Penetration Testing and Red Teaming - Differences between IT and OT penetration testing
- Obtaining operational approval for controlled testing
- Scoping tests to avoid disruption to live processes
- Identifying exploitable services on HMIs and engineering stations
- Gaining access via default credentials on IIoT devices
- Exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in control software
- Simulating insider threats with authorised access
- Testing physical security bypass techniques
- Documenting findings with executive and technical summaries
- Validating remediation of identified weaknesses
Module 16: Automation, Scripting, and Tool Integration - Using Python to automate OT security checks
- Scripting configuration backups for PLCs and RTUs
- Automating asset inventory updates from network scans
- Integrating vulnerability data with ticketing systems
- Building custom dashboards for security health monitoring
- Using PowerShell for Windows-based OT system audits
- Creating alert filters to reduce noise in monitoring tools
- Orchestrating patch deployment sequences safely
- Using Ansible for configuration management of network devices
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds into workflows
Module 17: Advanced Topics in OT Security - Defending against firmware-level attacks (e.g., TP-NOOB)
- Protecting against supply chain hardware implants
- Securing edge AI inference models in real-time control loops
- Addressing risks in cloud-connected industrial data lakes
- Using blockchain for audit trail integrity in critical logs
- Applying zero trust principles to industrial networks
- Securing digital twins used for predictive maintenance
- Addressing quantum computing risks in long-lived OT systems
- Designing systems for graceful degradation under attack
- Integrating physical and cyber resilience planning
Module 18: Certification Preparation and Professional Advancement - Overview of GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- Preparing for Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) with OT focus
- Transitioning to Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- How to present your Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Documenting project experience for professional certifications
- Networking with OT security professionals via ISACs and forums
- Building a personal brand as an industrial security expert
- Creating case studies from your implementation projects
- Negotiating security leadership roles and consulting opportunities
- Continuing education pathways and advanced training options
Module 19: Capstone Project – Build Your Industrial Security Blueprint - Selecting a real or simulated industrial environment
- Conducting a full asset discovery and classification
- Performing a zone and conduit architecture review
- Executing a threat modeling exercise using STRIDE
- Generating a risk register with mitigation recommendations
- Designing a phased implementation plan with ROI estimates
- Developing executive summary slides for leadership presentation
- Creating an audit trail and documentation package
- Conducting a peer review of your security blueprint
- Receiving expert feedback and finalising your submission
Module 20: Certification & Ongoing Support - Final review of course mastery criteria
- Submitting your capstone project for evaluation
- Receiving detailed feedback from industrial security assessors
- Graduating with a Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume with earned credential
- Accessing alumni resources and implementation templates
- Joining a private network for certified practitioners
- Receiving notifications of critical industrial vulnerabilities
- Participating in quarterly expert Q&A sessions
- Lifetime access renewal and re-certification options
- Deploying network-based IDS for industrial traffic patterns
- Using endpoint detection for HMIs and engineering stations
- Establishing baselines for normal OT communication behaviour
- Identifying command anomalies in PLC logic execution
- Analysing unexpected broadcast or polling frequency spikes
- Configuring alerts for unauthorised configuration changes
- Integrating OT alerts with enterprise SOCs without alert fatigue
- Using machine learning for behavioural anomaly detection
- Deploying passive monitoring taps to avoid network interference
- Creating custom signatures for known ICS malware patterns
Module 10: Physical Security and Environmental Protection - Securing control panels and junction boxes against tampering
- Implementing biometric access to control rooms
- Environmental monitoring for temperature, humidity, and power
- Protecting UPS and backup power systems from sabotage
- Designing secure cabling pathways and segregation
- Preventing unauthorised USB or Ethernet connections
- Using tamper-evident seals on critical hardware
- Protecting RTUs and field sensors in remote locations
- Integrating CCTV with access control logs for forensic analysis
- Conducting physical security audits using checklists
Module 11: Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Planning - Developing an OT-specific incident response playbook
- Defining roles: OT engineer, security analyst, operations lead
- Communication protocols during active cyber incidents
- Isolating affected systems without causing cascading failures
- Forensic data collection in real-time control environments
- Engaging law enforcement and sector ISACs appropriately
- Recovery procedures for corrupted PLC logic
- Conducting post-incident root cause analysis
- Updating defences based on lessons learned
- Regularly testing response plans with functional drills
Module 12: Secure Development and Integration of IIoT Devices - Evaluating IIoT device security before procurement
- Requiring vendor security documentation and penetration test results
- Configuring new sensors with minimal attack surface
- Validating secure boot and firmware update mechanisms
- Testing device resilience to denial-of-service conditions
- Integrating IIoT data with MES and ERP securely
- Using edge computing to filter and encrypt data at source
- Establishing secure API access for analytics platforms
- Creating device lifecycle policies from onboarding to retirement
- Enforcing secure configuration baselines across fleets
Module 13: Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk Management - Assessing cyber risk in vendor design, manufacturing, and service
- Conducting security questionnaires and audits for suppliers
- Managing remote access by third-party technicians
- Reviewing software and firmware supply chain integrity
- Verifying secure development practices in OEMs
- Auditing subcontractor compliance with security policies
- Implementing contractual security obligations and SLAs
- Monitoring for supply chain compromises and early warnings
- Using hardware provenance tracking for critical components
- Establishing a vendor incident notification protocol
Module 14: Security Governance and Executive Oversight - Building an OT security governance committee
- Aligning security initiatives with business continuity goals
- Developing KPIs for industrial security performance
- Reporting risk posture to board and C-suite executives
- Securing budget approval for security upgrades
- Integrating OT security into enterprise risk management (ERM)
- Conducting regular security maturity assessments
- Establishing policies for cyber insurance readiness
- Creating a culture of security awareness in operations teams
- Managing internal audit findings and compliance gaps
Module 15: Industrial Penetration Testing and Red Teaming - Differences between IT and OT penetration testing
- Obtaining operational approval for controlled testing
- Scoping tests to avoid disruption to live processes
- Identifying exploitable services on HMIs and engineering stations
- Gaining access via default credentials on IIoT devices
- Exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in control software
- Simulating insider threats with authorised access
- Testing physical security bypass techniques
- Documenting findings with executive and technical summaries
- Validating remediation of identified weaknesses
Module 16: Automation, Scripting, and Tool Integration - Using Python to automate OT security checks
- Scripting configuration backups for PLCs and RTUs
- Automating asset inventory updates from network scans
- Integrating vulnerability data with ticketing systems
- Building custom dashboards for security health monitoring
- Using PowerShell for Windows-based OT system audits
- Creating alert filters to reduce noise in monitoring tools
- Orchestrating patch deployment sequences safely
- Using Ansible for configuration management of network devices
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds into workflows
Module 17: Advanced Topics in OT Security - Defending against firmware-level attacks (e.g., TP-NOOB)
- Protecting against supply chain hardware implants
- Securing edge AI inference models in real-time control loops
- Addressing risks in cloud-connected industrial data lakes
- Using blockchain for audit trail integrity in critical logs
- Applying zero trust principles to industrial networks
- Securing digital twins used for predictive maintenance
- Addressing quantum computing risks in long-lived OT systems
- Designing systems for graceful degradation under attack
- Integrating physical and cyber resilience planning
Module 18: Certification Preparation and Professional Advancement - Overview of GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- Preparing for Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) with OT focus
- Transitioning to Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- How to present your Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Documenting project experience for professional certifications
- Networking with OT security professionals via ISACs and forums
- Building a personal brand as an industrial security expert
- Creating case studies from your implementation projects
- Negotiating security leadership roles and consulting opportunities
- Continuing education pathways and advanced training options
Module 19: Capstone Project – Build Your Industrial Security Blueprint - Selecting a real or simulated industrial environment
- Conducting a full asset discovery and classification
- Performing a zone and conduit architecture review
- Executing a threat modeling exercise using STRIDE
- Generating a risk register with mitigation recommendations
- Designing a phased implementation plan with ROI estimates
- Developing executive summary slides for leadership presentation
- Creating an audit trail and documentation package
- Conducting a peer review of your security blueprint
- Receiving expert feedback and finalising your submission
Module 20: Certification & Ongoing Support - Final review of course mastery criteria
- Submitting your capstone project for evaluation
- Receiving detailed feedback from industrial security assessors
- Graduating with a Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume with earned credential
- Accessing alumni resources and implementation templates
- Joining a private network for certified practitioners
- Receiving notifications of critical industrial vulnerabilities
- Participating in quarterly expert Q&A sessions
- Lifetime access renewal and re-certification options
- Developing an OT-specific incident response playbook
- Defining roles: OT engineer, security analyst, operations lead
- Communication protocols during active cyber incidents
- Isolating affected systems without causing cascading failures
- Forensic data collection in real-time control environments
- Engaging law enforcement and sector ISACs appropriately
- Recovery procedures for corrupted PLC logic
- Conducting post-incident root cause analysis
- Updating defences based on lessons learned
- Regularly testing response plans with functional drills
Module 12: Secure Development and Integration of IIoT Devices - Evaluating IIoT device security before procurement
- Requiring vendor security documentation and penetration test results
- Configuring new sensors with minimal attack surface
- Validating secure boot and firmware update mechanisms
- Testing device resilience to denial-of-service conditions
- Integrating IIoT data with MES and ERP securely
- Using edge computing to filter and encrypt data at source
- Establishing secure API access for analytics platforms
- Creating device lifecycle policies from onboarding to retirement
- Enforcing secure configuration baselines across fleets
Module 13: Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk Management - Assessing cyber risk in vendor design, manufacturing, and service
- Conducting security questionnaires and audits for suppliers
- Managing remote access by third-party technicians
- Reviewing software and firmware supply chain integrity
- Verifying secure development practices in OEMs
- Auditing subcontractor compliance with security policies
- Implementing contractual security obligations and SLAs
- Monitoring for supply chain compromises and early warnings
- Using hardware provenance tracking for critical components
- Establishing a vendor incident notification protocol
Module 14: Security Governance and Executive Oversight - Building an OT security governance committee
- Aligning security initiatives with business continuity goals
- Developing KPIs for industrial security performance
- Reporting risk posture to board and C-suite executives
- Securing budget approval for security upgrades
- Integrating OT security into enterprise risk management (ERM)
- Conducting regular security maturity assessments
- Establishing policies for cyber insurance readiness
- Creating a culture of security awareness in operations teams
- Managing internal audit findings and compliance gaps
Module 15: Industrial Penetration Testing and Red Teaming - Differences between IT and OT penetration testing
- Obtaining operational approval for controlled testing
- Scoping tests to avoid disruption to live processes
- Identifying exploitable services on HMIs and engineering stations
- Gaining access via default credentials on IIoT devices
- Exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in control software
- Simulating insider threats with authorised access
- Testing physical security bypass techniques
- Documenting findings with executive and technical summaries
- Validating remediation of identified weaknesses
Module 16: Automation, Scripting, and Tool Integration - Using Python to automate OT security checks
- Scripting configuration backups for PLCs and RTUs
- Automating asset inventory updates from network scans
- Integrating vulnerability data with ticketing systems
- Building custom dashboards for security health monitoring
- Using PowerShell for Windows-based OT system audits
- Creating alert filters to reduce noise in monitoring tools
- Orchestrating patch deployment sequences safely
- Using Ansible for configuration management of network devices
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds into workflows
Module 17: Advanced Topics in OT Security - Defending against firmware-level attacks (e.g., TP-NOOB)
- Protecting against supply chain hardware implants
- Securing edge AI inference models in real-time control loops
- Addressing risks in cloud-connected industrial data lakes
- Using blockchain for audit trail integrity in critical logs
- Applying zero trust principles to industrial networks
- Securing digital twins used for predictive maintenance
- Addressing quantum computing risks in long-lived OT systems
- Designing systems for graceful degradation under attack
- Integrating physical and cyber resilience planning
Module 18: Certification Preparation and Professional Advancement - Overview of GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- Preparing for Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) with OT focus
- Transitioning to Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- How to present your Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Documenting project experience for professional certifications
- Networking with OT security professionals via ISACs and forums
- Building a personal brand as an industrial security expert
- Creating case studies from your implementation projects
- Negotiating security leadership roles and consulting opportunities
- Continuing education pathways and advanced training options
Module 19: Capstone Project – Build Your Industrial Security Blueprint - Selecting a real or simulated industrial environment
- Conducting a full asset discovery and classification
- Performing a zone and conduit architecture review
- Executing a threat modeling exercise using STRIDE
- Generating a risk register with mitigation recommendations
- Designing a phased implementation plan with ROI estimates
- Developing executive summary slides for leadership presentation
- Creating an audit trail and documentation package
- Conducting a peer review of your security blueprint
- Receiving expert feedback and finalising your submission
Module 20: Certification & Ongoing Support - Final review of course mastery criteria
- Submitting your capstone project for evaluation
- Receiving detailed feedback from industrial security assessors
- Graduating with a Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume with earned credential
- Accessing alumni resources and implementation templates
- Joining a private network for certified practitioners
- Receiving notifications of critical industrial vulnerabilities
- Participating in quarterly expert Q&A sessions
- Lifetime access renewal and re-certification options
- Assessing cyber risk in vendor design, manufacturing, and service
- Conducting security questionnaires and audits for suppliers
- Managing remote access by third-party technicians
- Reviewing software and firmware supply chain integrity
- Verifying secure development practices in OEMs
- Auditing subcontractor compliance with security policies
- Implementing contractual security obligations and SLAs
- Monitoring for supply chain compromises and early warnings
- Using hardware provenance tracking for critical components
- Establishing a vendor incident notification protocol
Module 14: Security Governance and Executive Oversight - Building an OT security governance committee
- Aligning security initiatives with business continuity goals
- Developing KPIs for industrial security performance
- Reporting risk posture to board and C-suite executives
- Securing budget approval for security upgrades
- Integrating OT security into enterprise risk management (ERM)
- Conducting regular security maturity assessments
- Establishing policies for cyber insurance readiness
- Creating a culture of security awareness in operations teams
- Managing internal audit findings and compliance gaps
Module 15: Industrial Penetration Testing and Red Teaming - Differences between IT and OT penetration testing
- Obtaining operational approval for controlled testing
- Scoping tests to avoid disruption to live processes
- Identifying exploitable services on HMIs and engineering stations
- Gaining access via default credentials on IIoT devices
- Exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in control software
- Simulating insider threats with authorised access
- Testing physical security bypass techniques
- Documenting findings with executive and technical summaries
- Validating remediation of identified weaknesses
Module 16: Automation, Scripting, and Tool Integration - Using Python to automate OT security checks
- Scripting configuration backups for PLCs and RTUs
- Automating asset inventory updates from network scans
- Integrating vulnerability data with ticketing systems
- Building custom dashboards for security health monitoring
- Using PowerShell for Windows-based OT system audits
- Creating alert filters to reduce noise in monitoring tools
- Orchestrating patch deployment sequences safely
- Using Ansible for configuration management of network devices
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds into workflows
Module 17: Advanced Topics in OT Security - Defending against firmware-level attacks (e.g., TP-NOOB)
- Protecting against supply chain hardware implants
- Securing edge AI inference models in real-time control loops
- Addressing risks in cloud-connected industrial data lakes
- Using blockchain for audit trail integrity in critical logs
- Applying zero trust principles to industrial networks
- Securing digital twins used for predictive maintenance
- Addressing quantum computing risks in long-lived OT systems
- Designing systems for graceful degradation under attack
- Integrating physical and cyber resilience planning
Module 18: Certification Preparation and Professional Advancement - Overview of GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- Preparing for Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) with OT focus
- Transitioning to Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- How to present your Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Documenting project experience for professional certifications
- Networking with OT security professionals via ISACs and forums
- Building a personal brand as an industrial security expert
- Creating case studies from your implementation projects
- Negotiating security leadership roles and consulting opportunities
- Continuing education pathways and advanced training options
Module 19: Capstone Project – Build Your Industrial Security Blueprint - Selecting a real or simulated industrial environment
- Conducting a full asset discovery and classification
- Performing a zone and conduit architecture review
- Executing a threat modeling exercise using STRIDE
- Generating a risk register with mitigation recommendations
- Designing a phased implementation plan with ROI estimates
- Developing executive summary slides for leadership presentation
- Creating an audit trail and documentation package
- Conducting a peer review of your security blueprint
- Receiving expert feedback and finalising your submission
Module 20: Certification & Ongoing Support - Final review of course mastery criteria
- Submitting your capstone project for evaluation
- Receiving detailed feedback from industrial security assessors
- Graduating with a Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume with earned credential
- Accessing alumni resources and implementation templates
- Joining a private network for certified practitioners
- Receiving notifications of critical industrial vulnerabilities
- Participating in quarterly expert Q&A sessions
- Lifetime access renewal and re-certification options
- Differences between IT and OT penetration testing
- Obtaining operational approval for controlled testing
- Scoping tests to avoid disruption to live processes
- Identifying exploitable services on HMIs and engineering stations
- Gaining access via default credentials on IIoT devices
- Exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in control software
- Simulating insider threats with authorised access
- Testing physical security bypass techniques
- Documenting findings with executive and technical summaries
- Validating remediation of identified weaknesses
Module 16: Automation, Scripting, and Tool Integration - Using Python to automate OT security checks
- Scripting configuration backups for PLCs and RTUs
- Automating asset inventory updates from network scans
- Integrating vulnerability data with ticketing systems
- Building custom dashboards for security health monitoring
- Using PowerShell for Windows-based OT system audits
- Creating alert filters to reduce noise in monitoring tools
- Orchestrating patch deployment sequences safely
- Using Ansible for configuration management of network devices
- Integrating threat intelligence feeds into workflows
Module 17: Advanced Topics in OT Security - Defending against firmware-level attacks (e.g., TP-NOOB)
- Protecting against supply chain hardware implants
- Securing edge AI inference models in real-time control loops
- Addressing risks in cloud-connected industrial data lakes
- Using blockchain for audit trail integrity in critical logs
- Applying zero trust principles to industrial networks
- Securing digital twins used for predictive maintenance
- Addressing quantum computing risks in long-lived OT systems
- Designing systems for graceful degradation under attack
- Integrating physical and cyber resilience planning
Module 18: Certification Preparation and Professional Advancement - Overview of GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- Preparing for Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) with OT focus
- Transitioning to Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- How to present your Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Documenting project experience for professional certifications
- Networking with OT security professionals via ISACs and forums
- Building a personal brand as an industrial security expert
- Creating case studies from your implementation projects
- Negotiating security leadership roles and consulting opportunities
- Continuing education pathways and advanced training options
Module 19: Capstone Project – Build Your Industrial Security Blueprint - Selecting a real or simulated industrial environment
- Conducting a full asset discovery and classification
- Performing a zone and conduit architecture review
- Executing a threat modeling exercise using STRIDE
- Generating a risk register with mitigation recommendations
- Designing a phased implementation plan with ROI estimates
- Developing executive summary slides for leadership presentation
- Creating an audit trail and documentation package
- Conducting a peer review of your security blueprint
- Receiving expert feedback and finalising your submission
Module 20: Certification & Ongoing Support - Final review of course mastery criteria
- Submitting your capstone project for evaluation
- Receiving detailed feedback from industrial security assessors
- Graduating with a Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume with earned credential
- Accessing alumni resources and implementation templates
- Joining a private network for certified practitioners
- Receiving notifications of critical industrial vulnerabilities
- Participating in quarterly expert Q&A sessions
- Lifetime access renewal and re-certification options
- Defending against firmware-level attacks (e.g., TP-NOOB)
- Protecting against supply chain hardware implants
- Securing edge AI inference models in real-time control loops
- Addressing risks in cloud-connected industrial data lakes
- Using blockchain for audit trail integrity in critical logs
- Applying zero trust principles to industrial networks
- Securing digital twins used for predictive maintenance
- Addressing quantum computing risks in long-lived OT systems
- Designing systems for graceful degradation under attack
- Integrating physical and cyber resilience planning
Module 18: Certification Preparation and Professional Advancement - Overview of GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- Preparing for Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) with OT focus
- Transitioning to Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- How to present your Certificate of Completion in job interviews
- Documenting project experience for professional certifications
- Networking with OT security professionals via ISACs and forums
- Building a personal brand as an industrial security expert
- Creating case studies from your implementation projects
- Negotiating security leadership roles and consulting opportunities
- Continuing education pathways and advanced training options
Module 19: Capstone Project – Build Your Industrial Security Blueprint - Selecting a real or simulated industrial environment
- Conducting a full asset discovery and classification
- Performing a zone and conduit architecture review
- Executing a threat modeling exercise using STRIDE
- Generating a risk register with mitigation recommendations
- Designing a phased implementation plan with ROI estimates
- Developing executive summary slides for leadership presentation
- Creating an audit trail and documentation package
- Conducting a peer review of your security blueprint
- Receiving expert feedback and finalising your submission
Module 20: Certification & Ongoing Support - Final review of course mastery criteria
- Submitting your capstone project for evaluation
- Receiving detailed feedback from industrial security assessors
- Graduating with a Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Updating your LinkedIn profile and resume with earned credential
- Accessing alumni resources and implementation templates
- Joining a private network for certified practitioners
- Receiving notifications of critical industrial vulnerabilities
- Participating in quarterly expert Q&A sessions
- Lifetime access renewal and re-certification options
- Selecting a real or simulated industrial environment
- Conducting a full asset discovery and classification
- Performing a zone and conduit architecture review
- Executing a threat modeling exercise using STRIDE
- Generating a risk register with mitigation recommendations
- Designing a phased implementation plan with ROI estimates
- Developing executive summary slides for leadership presentation
- Creating an audit trail and documentation package
- Conducting a peer review of your security blueprint
- Receiving expert feedback and finalising your submission