A tailored course, built for your situation
Production-Grade OT Security for Industrial Operations
Master cross-functional OT security implementation for today’s industrial environment
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Complex industrial environments require more than point-in-time assessments, they need repeatable, scalable security practices that bridge silos.
The situation this course is for
Teams often struggle to translate OT security principles into consistent, auditable practices across engineering, compliance, and operations. Fragmented tooling, inconsistent standards, and misaligned incentives slow deployment and weaken assurance.
Who this is for
Cross-functional leaders in industrial operations, OT security, engineering leadership, risk governance, and compliance who are accountable for scalable, auditable security outcomes.
Who this is not for
This is not for entry-level technicians, purely theoretical academics, or vendors focused on selling tools without implementation depth.
What you walk away with
- Lead organization-wide OT security initiatives with confidence in technical and procedural rigor
- Design and deploy production-grade controls aligned with NIST, IEC, and ISO frameworks
- Bridge communication gaps between engineering, IT, and compliance teams
- Implement measurable security validation processes across industrial assets
- Build and maintain an auditable security posture across distributed operations
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of Production-Grade OT Security
Establish core definitions, scope, and organizational alignment principles for industrial OT security programs.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining production-grade OT security
- Industrial vs. enterprise IT security distinctions
- Cross-functional program ownership models
- Risk tolerance and assurance levels
- Regulatory landscape overview
- Asset classification frameworks
- Security-by-design in OT systems
- Lifecycle management principles
- Change control integration
- Documentation standards
- Stakeholder alignment matrix
- Program governance models
Module 2. Threat Modeling for Industrial Systems
Apply structured threat analysis to OT environments with real-world attack patterns and mitigation strategies.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat actor profiles in industrial sectors
- Asset criticality assessment
- Attack surface mapping
- Kill chain analysis for OT
- MITRE ATT&CK for ICS mapping
- Scenario-based risk prioritization
- Process safety interdependencies
- Supply chain threat vectors
- Insider threat modeling
- Legacy system exposure analysis
- Physical-digital convergence risks
- Automated threat simulation inputs
Module 3. Secure Architecture Design Principles
Develop network, system, and control architectures that enforce defense-in-depth and segmentation.
12 chapters in this module
- Zone and conduit modeling
- Network segmentation strategies
- OT-specific firewall rulesets
- Secure remote access patterns
- Wireless security in industrial settings
- Air-gapped system management
- Data diode implementation
- Secure protocol gateways
- Time-sensitive networking security
- Legacy protocol hardening
- Control system redundancy considerations
- Secure cloud connectivity models
Module 4. Identity and Access Management in OT
Implement least-privilege access controls across people, processes, and machines.
12 chapters in this module
- Role-based access in OT systems
- Service account management
- Multi-factor authentication deployment
- Privileged access workflows
- Emergency override protocols
- Vendor access controls
- Session monitoring and logging
- Active Directory integration challenges
- Certificate-based authentication
- Biometric use in industrial settings
- Access revocation automation
- Audit trail requirements
Module 5. Change and Configuration Management
Ensure security integrity across system modifications and updates.
12 chapters in this module
- Change control workflows
- Baseline configuration standards
- Patch management in OT
- Firmware update validation
- Automated compliance checking
- Rollback procedures
- Vendor change coordination
- Emergency change protocols
- Configuration drift detection
- Secure backup practices
- Version control for logic solvers
- Audit-ready change documentation
Module 6. Continuous Monitoring and Detection
Deploy monitoring systems tuned to OT protocols and operational behaviors.
12 chapters in this module
- OT-specific SIEM integration
- Network traffic baselining
- Anomaly detection models
- Log collection from PLCs and RTUs
- Secure data aggregation
- Event correlation strategies
- False alarm reduction techniques
- Incident alert prioritization
- 24/7 operations center integration
- Automated response playbooks
- Third-party monitoring oversight
- Performance impact mitigation
Module 7. Incident Response for Industrial Environments
Prepare for and respond to security incidents without disrupting operations.
12 chapters in this module
- OT incident classification
- Response team structure
- Containment strategies
- Forensic data collection
- Legal and regulatory reporting
- Safety system isolation
- Production continuity planning
- Vendor coordination protocols
- Post-incident review process
- Lessons learned integration
- Crisis communication plans
- Regulatory engagement frameworks
Module 8. Compliance and Audit Readiness
Align with NIST, CISA, ISO, and sector-specific regulatory requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping controls to NIST SP 800-82
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities alignment
- ISO 27001 for OT environments
- NERC CIP compliance strategies
- Audit preparation workflows
- Evidence collection automation
- Third-party assessment readiness
- Gap assessment methodologies
- Continuous compliance monitoring
- Management attestation processes
- Cross-jurisdictional compliance
- Regulator communication protocols
Module 9. Supply Chain and Third-Party Risk
Manage risk across vendors, contractors, and integrated systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor security assessment
- Contractual security clauses
- Software bill of materials (SBOM) use
- Third-party access controls
- Remote monitoring risks
- Component lifecycle tracking
- Firmware provenance verification
- Subcontractor oversight
- Cloud service integration risks
- OT software update validation
- Penetration testing coordination
- Exit strategy planning
Module 10. Security Testing and Validation
Conduct realistic, safe testing of OT security controls.
12 chapters in this module
- Vulnerability scanning in OT
- Penetration testing frameworks
- Red teaming OT environments
- Safety system isolation during tests
- Test window planning
- Stakeholder communication
- False positive management
- Remediation tracking
- Automated validation scripts
- Third-party test coordination
- Post-test review process
- Reporting to executive leadership
Module 11. Workforce Enablement and Training
Equip teams with knowledge and tools to sustain security practices.
12 chapters in this module
- Role-specific training plans
- OT security awareness programs
- Simulation exercises
- Cross-training between IT and OT
- Leadership engagement strategies
- Vendor onboarding programs
- New hire integration
- Ongoing competency assessment
- Performance metric alignment
- Knowledge retention planning
- Lessons learned dissemination
- Culture of security ownership
Module 12. Scaling and Sustaining OT Security Programs
Evolve from pilot projects to enterprise-wide, long-term success.
12 chapters in this module
- Program maturity models
- Executive sponsorship engagement
- Budgeting for OT security
- Resource allocation strategies
- Performance metric development
- Continuous improvement cycles
- Technology refresh planning
- Cross-site standardization
- Lessons from high-maturity sites
- External benchmarking
- Long-term roadmap development
- Succession planning
How this maps to your situation
- Designing secure OT architectures across distributed sites
- Leading compliance and audit initiatives with confidence
- Responding to incidents without operational disruption
- Aligning engineering, IT, and compliance teams on security priorities
Before vs. after
Before
Uncertain about how to scale OT security across teams and systems, relying on ad-hoc processes and fragmented tools
After
Equipped with a proven, implementation-grade framework to lead cross-functional OT security initiatives with confidence and consistency
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 60, 70 hours of self-paced learning, designed for professionals balancing active industrial responsibilities.
If nothing changes
Organizations that delay structured OT security adoption face increasing exposure to disruptions, compliance penalties, and operational inefficiencies as regulatory and threat landscapes evolve.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike vendor-specific certifications or academic overviews, this course provides a vendor-neutral, implementation-focused curriculum grounded in real-world industrial deployments and cross-functional leadership needs.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
This course is for business and technology professionals leading OT security, risk, engineering, and compliance initiatives in industrial environments.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is there a certificate upon completion?
Yes, a digital certificate of completion is issued upon finishing all modules and assessments.
$199 one-time. Approximately 60, 70 hours of self-paced learning, designed for professionals balancing active industrial responsibilities..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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