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OT Cyber Security 101
28 students
OT Cyber Security 101
Your First Step Into Industrial Cybersecurity.
Created byDiego Espitia
Last updated 5/2025
English
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What you'll learn
- Understand the structure and operation of OT networks and components to identify inherent risks in connected industrial environments.
- Differentiate between IT and OT cybersecurity approaches.
- Analyze common ICS attack surfaces and threat vectors, learning how real-world industrial attacks are executed.
- Familiarize with key OT cybersecurity tools, including MITRE ATT&CK for ICS, OSINT techniques, and vulnerability reports to enhance industrial defenses.
- Develop a basic incident response plan for OT environments.
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Course content
7 sections • 23 lectures • 2h 17m total length
Requirements
- Interest in cybersecurity and the protection of critical infrastructure
- Basic knowledge of computer networks (concepts like IP addresses, protocols, firewalls, etc.)
- General familiarity with industrial environments or control systems (not mandatory, but recommended for better understanding)
Description
In today’s hyperconnected world, the cybersecurity of industrial environments is no longer optional—it’s essential. From energy plants and water treatment facilities to manufacturing systems and smart factories, Operational Technology (OT) is at the heart of modern infrastructure. But how do we protect these systems from cyber threats that could disrupt entire cities or industries?
Are you curious about how cybersecurity works in industrial systems? Do you want to understand how power plants, factories, and critical infrastructure protect themselves from cyber threats?
Welcome to your first step into the fascinating world of OT (Operational Technology) Cybersecurity.
In this introductory course, you'll gain the essential knowledge to understand how industrial environments function, how they differ from traditional IT systems, and why securing them is more critical than ever. Through practical examples, real-world standards, and hands-on tools, you'll build a solid foundation in:
How OT networks, components, and protocols work
The key differences between IT and OT cybersecurity
Common vulnerabilities and attack surfaces in ICS (Industrial Control Systems)
Security models like Purdue, NIST 800-82, and IEC 62443
Tools and controls used to defend industrial environments
How to respond to incidents in OT systems effectively
Whether you're an engineer, a cybersecurity professional, or someone passionate about learning how digital security keeps the physical world running, this course is your gateway into a high-impact, high-demand field.
No advanced technical background required—just your curiosity and willingness to learn.
Who this course is for:
- Industrial engineers and technicians who want to understand how to protect control systems and automation environments.
- IT and cybersecurity professionals seeking to expand their knowledge into critical infrastructure and industrial network protection.
- Compliance officers, auditors, or consultants working with standards such as IEC 62443, NERC CIP, or NIST 800-82.
- Plant operators or supervisors who want to gain awareness of risks and best practices in OT security.