OT Threat Analysis & Risk-Based Defense: Fundamentals - Training

Understanding Threats. Building Resilient OT Defense Strategies.

This hands-on training enables participants to identify, assess, and effectively mitigate critical threats in OT environments. Based on real-world attack scenarios, participants learn to detect vulnerabilities and implement tailored protection measures. The course incorporates key standards such as IEC 62443, NIST, and national ICT minimum requirements, and complements the training “Industrial OT Network Security – Design & Implementation” for a comprehensive learning path from network security to advanced threat defense.

After completing this course, you will be able to:
Understand the threat landscape in OT environments and prioritize relevant risks
Identify and analyze key attack vectors such as lateral movement, man-in-the-middle, and physical attacks
Define and implement appropriate protection measures for critical OT systems
Detect anomalies and suspicious activities in OT networks
Adapt traditional IT security measures to OT environments and implement alternative protection strategies

Course Content

This hands-on course covers:

Threat landscape and risk assessment in OT environments
Analysis of key OT attack vectors: lateral movement, man-in-the-middle, physical access, and supply chain risks
Methods for securing critical OT assets
Anomaly detection and early warning mechanisms in OT networks
Hands-on exercises based on real-world attack scenarios and use cases
Development of risk-based defense strategies aligned with operational requirements

Target Audience

This training is particularly suited for:

IT security professionals working in or transitioning to OT environments
OT specialists seeking to deepen their cybersecurity expertise
Professionals from production, engineering, SCADA/PLC operations, and OT security