Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Training by Tonex
This intensive course equips infrastructure security specialists and defense contractors with essential skills to secure OT environments. Participants will gain knowledge on managing SCADA vulnerabilities, protecting industrial control systems (ICS), and defending critical infrastructure against cyber threats. Through practical exercises, attendees will understand the unique cybersecurity challenges facing OT environments and learn to implement best practices for risk mitigation.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand OT cybersecurity principles and critical infrastructure protection.
- Identify vulnerabilities in SCADA systems and ICS.
- Develop strategies to secure OT networks from cyber threats.
- Apply risk management frameworks for OT environments.
- Implement best practices for SCADA and ICS security.
- Coordinate defense strategies for critical infrastructure.
Audience:
- Infrastructure security specialists
- DoD facilities managers
- NATO defense contractors
- Industrial control systems engineers
- Cybersecurity professionals working with OT environments
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to OT Cybersecurity
- Overview of OT and ICS in critical infrastructure
- Key cybersecurity threats in OT environments
- Differences between IT and OT security
- Regulatory requirements and compliance
- Cyber-physical risks in OT systems
- Fundamentals of OT cybersecurity standards
Module 2: SCADA Systems and Vulnerability Management
- Architecture of SCADA systems
- Identifying vulnerabilities in SCADA environments
- SCADA security protocols and technologies
- Vulnerability assessment techniques
- Best practices for SCADA threat detection
- Incident response planning for SCADA systems
Module 3: Risk Management for OT Environments
- Risk assessment methodologies
- Developing OT risk management frameworks
- Cybersecurity governance in OT
- Risk prioritization and mitigation strategies
- Threat modeling for OT systems
- Integration of IT and OT risk management
Module 4: Securing Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
- ICS architecture and components
- Security challenges in ICS environments
- ICS network segmentation
- Secure communication protocols for ICS
- Vulnerability scanning for ICS
- Monitoring and incident response for ICS
Module 5: Critical Infrastructure Protection Strategies
- Threat landscape for critical infrastructure
- Cybersecurity policies and frameworks
- Enhancing resilience of critical infrastructure
- Security measures for energy, water, and transport sectors
- Collaboration across agencies for infrastructure protection
- Physical and cyber convergence in security
Module 6: Emerging Technologies and Future Trends in OT Cybersecurity
- Impact of IoT on OT cybersecurity
- Machine learning applications in OT security
- AI-driven threat detection for critical infrastructure
- The role of cloud technology in OT environments
- Advancements in encryption for OT data security
- Future challenges and opportunities in OT security
Prepare to protect critical infrastructure with Tonex’s OT Cybersecurity training. Secure your seat today and become a key defender of vital systems against evolving cyber threats!