- Operational Technology
OT101: Introduction to OT Cyber Security Risks and Standards
Focused on the essentials of cybersecurity in Operational Technology (OT) and the specific risks faced whenย securingย OT in Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), this module builds on the knowledge fromย OT100ย but can also be taken independently if you already have a working knowledge of OT.
- Fundamentals
- In-person
Course at a glance
Understand OT risks and standards
This one-day course focuses on the specific risks faced when securing Operational Technology (OT) in Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). Youโll explore key security concepts, including risk, vulnerabilities, threats, and potential consequences, alongside practical risk assessment techniques. The course also introduces the principles of OT cybersecurity and key industry standards, helping you understand how they shape secure operations. With this foundation, youโll be better equipped to identify, evaluate, and mitigate OT risks while ensuring alignment with recognised compliance frameworks., This module builds on the knowledge from OT100 but can also be taken independently if you already have a working knowledge of OT.
Whoโs this course for?
Ideal for engineers, operations staff, and frontline professionals new to OT environments who want to learn how cybersecurity applies to industrial systems.
Modules
Explore the key security concepts relevant to OT environments, including risks, vulnerabilities, threats, and consequences.
- Risk Elements; Threat, Vulnerability, Consequence, Elevated Risk, risk factors
- Vulnerability: Vulnerable Elements in an ICS, vulnerability root causes and Factors Contributing to ICS Vulnerabilities.
- Threats: Hazards Vs. Threats, Human Threat Attributes, Threat Actor Categories; Insider Threats
- Consequences: Worst Case Scenario, Business Impacts, Events that lead to disruptions
Gain an overview of the core principles of OT cybersecurity and the recognised industry standards that support secure and compliant operations in CNI.
- Principles of OT Cybersecurity
- Introduction to Cybersecurity Standards
- NIST-800-82 R3(NIST In-Depth)
- eCAF
- OG86
- IEC 62443
Hands-on Training
Youโll work through practical risk assessment exercises tailored to OT environments, analysing realistic attack scenarios and exploring how standards are applied in real-world contexts.
How will you learn?
Through interactive discussion, case examples, and practical exercises designed to contextualise OT risk and compliance in CNI environments.
Prerequisites
A basic working knowledge of Operational Technology, or have already completed our OT100 Introduction to OT and CNI course.
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Feedback from past attendees
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Working with Cyber Innovation Hub to deliver our Business Continuity and Cyber Threat Simulation Day was outstanding. Their facilitation encouraged โฏengagement from the team and created a safe space for honest reflection and learning. The scenarios tested our thinking and exposed areas for improvement, which led to tangible outcomes in refining our continuity plans and strengthening our overall resilience. Highly recommended for any organisations looking to test and or improve their Cyber security responses.
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โParticipating in the OT102: Foundations of OT Cybersecurity course, delivered by Cyber Innovation Hub, strengthened our understanding of OT risks and practices. The programme was relevant and expertly delivered, equipping staff with knowledge to safeguard infrastructure. We recommend this course to organisations seeking greater resilience.”
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โThe Cyber Innovation Hubโs Applied Foundations of OT Cybersecurity was a package that developed our understanding of OT and security control requirements. Well-paced and delivered, it gave us hands-on experience which consolidated learning. Iโm looking forward to future packages to build upon this foundation.โ
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