Secure Networks: OT Security Fundamentals ᐅ Westermo Academy

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Secure Networks: OT Security Fundamentals

Strengthen your organization’s security culture with Limes Academy - our partner for hands-on cybersecurity, OT security, and product & solution security training. Let industry experts guide your employees toward long-term, sustainable security awareness and compliance.

This course creates common understanding of OT security and provides guidance on how to work with it. Real incidents, practical knowledge from OT projects as well as case studies and findings from OT security assessments are used to teach participants how to understand and question the current security status of their OT environment.

Course Overview

What do you need to know before attending?	No prior experience required
What languages are available?	Available in English and German
What you will learn about	Introduction What is OT security and why is it important? Insights from OT security incidents Stuxnet, Triton, Colonial Pipeline, Solar Winds, Industroyer 1 & 2 Changes in the OT threat landscape Important security aspects in the OT environment Challenges Disruption of availability Problems with integrity Loss of confidentiality Common security problems in OT environments Risk mitigation strategies for plant engineering, maintenance and operations personnel Benefits of security requirements for industrial plants General security principles Organizational measures Security measures for networks and communication Security measures for OT components Conclusion Behavior in case of incidents Sources for further information Conclusions and key take-aways
What products will you use?	None
Is there an exam?	Yes
Will you receive a certificate?	Yes
How long is the certificate valid for?	3 years from completion
Can you complete the exam only?	N/A
How will you attend the course?	Online self study
How long does it take?	1-3 hours

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What our attendees are saying

"Credit to the Westermo support team for finding a way to not only deliver a technical training course online, but engage the audience throughout."
– Liam Geoghegan, Portsmouth Water

"It was great, went in depth into the right stuff and constantly checked up on us."
– Kris Motyka, Core Control Solutions

"'Great course content, brilliant instructors and are always happy to help where possible. Highly recommend!"
– Alex Pressland, Actemium Automation (previously Cougar Automation)

Meet your instructors

Hi, my name is Ant!

I am one of the technical trainers at Westermo and I am based in Sweden. I have been both a trainer and field engineer for several years now. I love spending time on road and working in lots of exciting places. I look forward to meeting you on one of our courses!

If you have any questions about this or another course, don't hesitate to contact me at academy@westermo.com.