Operational Technology Security Fundamentals

Operational Technology Security Fundamentals

About this course

Course objectives

This 3-day course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills required for the Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity System Analyst job role, as outlined by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore's (CSA) OT Cybersecurity Competency Framework.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of OT security concepts and technologies through a combination of engaging lectures, interactive workshops for hands-on practice and a guided site visit to witness cybersecurity operations in action firsthand.

This course is ideal for:

- IT professionals transitioning to OT security

- Operations personnel responsible for OT system security

Course description

Upon successful completion of this module, the participants will be able to:1) Describe the common components in an industrial control system (ICS) environment2) Explain the fundamentals of cyber defence concepts, techniques and technologies3) Describe the concepts of asset management and vulnerability assessment in the context of cyber defence4) Explain the continuous monitoring concept and security incident response process in an ICS environment.5) Explain the ICS architecture and the network communication protocols6) Describe the common threats and vulnerabilities found in an ICS environment7) Explain the operational technology security related regulations and frameworks8) Apply appropriate techniques and measures to secure ICS modules and elements