. OT/ICS Cybersecurity Training Focus: Protecting the safety, availability, and integrity of industrial systems (e.g., power grids, manufacturing plants, oil pipelines) from cyber threats. unlike IT security, which prioritizes data confidentiality, OT security prioritizes physical safety and operational uptime . Core Curriculum: The Purdue Model: Understanding the hierarchy of control systems (from Level 0 sensors to Level 5 enterprise networks). Protocol Security: Securing insecure-by-design industrial protocols like Modbus, DNP3, and PROFINET. Risk Assessment: Vulnerability management in environments where you cannot simply "scan" or "patch" without risking downtime. Network Segmentation: Using IDMZ (Industrial Demilitarized Zones) and data diodes to separate OT networks from corporate IT. Incident Response: How to safely contain a cyberattack without causing physical damage to the plant. Target Audience: IT security professionals moving to OT, control engi...