Secure Networks: OT Security Awareness ᐅ Westermo Academy

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Secure Networks: OT Security Awareness

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 builds essential cybersecurity understanding for employees working with operational technology. It focuses on real OT-specific threats, behavior guidelines, and industry-relevant examples.

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	What is included in Operational Technology Who is attacking industrial control systems Recent attacks, incidents and OT-specific hacking demo Secure rules of conduct for plant personnel o Dealing with programs, software and emails o Dealing with passwords and password policies o Handling USB sticks and other external media o Physical security Recognizing attacks and reporting suspicious cases Top 10 OT security risks
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 the UK. 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 training.uk@westermo.com.