OT Cybersecurity Essentials for Industrial Operations

About Course

This microlearning course introduces the fundamentals of operational technology (OT) cybersecurity in industrial operations. Learners will explore what distinguishes OT from IT, why OT cybersecurity presents unique challenges, and key concepts used to help protect OT systems. Designed for beginners, the course takes approximately 10-13 minutes to complete.

Distinguish between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT)
Explain why OT cybersecurity presents unique challenges compared to IT
Describe the general concept of network segmentation
Describe the general concept of defense in depth
Explain why patching OT systems can be more challenging than patching typical IT systems
Recognize why OT cybersecurity incidents can have safety and environmental consequences, not just data loss