Operational Technology (OT) Security

27 hours to complete

Scheduled hours: 14 hours
Estimated study hours: 13 hours

Beginner

No previous experience required

Details

50 seats available

Instructors

Marko Helenius
University Lecturer
Mahibul Momin
Project Researcher

Language

English

This course is designed for professionals who work with or around automated and cyber‑physical systems but are not cybersecurity specialists. By the end of the course, trainees will understand why cybersecurity and fault tolerance are critical for industrial systems, recognize common threats and faults, appreciate the role of standards and regulations, and know how human factors and operational practices influence safety and resilience.

Learning Objectives

- Why cybersecurity is critical in automation environments; impact of breaches on safety, productivity, and reputation.
- What SCADA and ICS systems are, and how they are vulnerable to cyber threats.
- Security principles and their relevance in automation.
- Common faults in operational technology
- Common security mechanisms in operational technology
- Learnings from cybersecurity incidents

Prerequisites

None

Topics dealt with

OT & ICS Security

Modules

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