Operational Technology Security Mastery: A Step-by-Step Self-Assessment Guide
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to secure operational technology (OT) systems and networks. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.
Course Features - Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Personalized learning approach
- Practical, real-world applications
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certificate issued upon completion
- Flexible learning options
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
- Community-driven learning environment
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons for easy learning
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking features
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Operational Technology Security
- Defining operational technology (OT)
- Understanding the importance of OT security
- Overview of OT security challenges and threats
- Introduction to OT security frameworks and standards
Module 2: OT Security Fundamentals
- Understanding OT network architecture
- Device security and configuration
- Network segmentation and isolation
- Access control and authentication
- Encryption and secure communication protocols
Module 3: Risk Management and Vulnerability Assessment
- Identifying and assessing OT security risks
- Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
- Risk mitigation and remediation strategies
- Implementing a risk management framework
Module 4: Incident Response and Disaster Recovery
- Developing an incident response plan
- Identifying and responding to security incidents
- Implementing disaster recovery procedures
- Business continuity planning
Module 5: OT Security Governance and Compliance
- Understanding OT security regulations and standards
- Implementing a governance framework
- Compliance and audit management
- Training and awareness programs
Module 6: OT Security Technologies and Tools
- Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
- Encryption and secure communication protocols
- Security information and event management (SIEM) systems
- OT security monitoring and incident response tools
Module 7: Secure Communication Protocols and Network Architecture
- Understanding secure communication protocols (e.g. HTTPS, SFTP)
- Implementing secure network architecture
- Network segmentation and isolation
- Secure remote access and VPNs
Module 8: Device Security and Configuration
- Understanding device security risks
- Implementing secure device configuration
- Device hardening and patch management
- Secure boot and firmware updates
Module 9: OT Security Testing and Validation
- Understanding OT security testing methodologies
- Conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Validating OT security controls and countermeasures
- Implementing a testing and validation framework
Module 10: OT Security Awareness and Training
- Understanding the importance of OT security awareness and training
- Developing an OT security awareness program
- Implementing OT security training for personnel
- Evaluating the effectiveness of OT security awareness and training programs
Module 11: OT Security Incident Response and Management
- Understanding OT security incident response methodologies
- Developing an OT security incident response plan
- Implementing OT security incident response procedures
- Managing OT security incidents and responding to security breaches
Module 12: OT Security Governance and Risk Management
- Understanding OT security governance methodologies
- Implementing OT security governance frameworks
- Conducting OT security risk assessments and risk management
- Developing an OT security risk management plan
Module 13: OT Security Compliance and Audit Management
- Understanding OT security compliance methodologies
- Implementing OT security compliance frameworks
- Conducting OT security audits and risk assessments
- Managing OT security compliance and audit requirements
Module 14: OT Security Tools and Technologies
- Understanding OT security tools and technologies
- Implementing OT security tools and technologies
- Configuring and managing OT security tools and technologies
- Troubleshooting OT security tools and technologies
Module 15: OT Security Best Practices and Case Studies
- Understanding OT security best practices
- Implementing OT security best practices
- Reviewing OT security case studies
- Developing an OT security strategy
Certificate Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.,
- Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Personalized learning approach
- Practical, real-world applications
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certificate issued upon completion
- Flexible learning options
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
- Community-driven learning environment
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons for easy learning
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking features