CompTIA Security OT+

Course Overview

The CompTIA Security OT+ certification validates essential cybersecurity skills for securing Operational Technology (OT) environments such as industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure. The course bridges IT and OT, focusing on risk-driven security, compliance, and resilience in industrial contexts.

Audience

OT Engineers, ICS/SCADA Specialists

IT Security Professionals entering OT roles

Network Architects, Industrial Operators

Professionals securing manufacturing, utilities, or energy sectors

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Assess OT security risks using impact-driven methodologies.

Apply OT-specific compliance and regulatory frameworks.

Implement system hardening and secure OT architectures.

Manage third-party and supply chain risks effectively.

Secure and integrate legacy OT systems with modern defenses.

Course Outline Day by day breakdown: 

Day 1: 

Module 1 – Introduction to OT Security

IT vs. OT security challenges

Critical infrastructure threats and attack vectors

The SecOT+ certification framework

Day 2: 

Module 2 – Risk Assessment in OT Environments

Threat modeling for OT systems

Safety, uptime, and availability considerations

Prioritizing risks by operational impact

Module 3 – OT Compliance & Regulations

Industry standards (IEC 62443, NERC CIP, ISA/IEC)

Regulatory drivers for critical infrastructure

Audit and reporting requirements

Day 3: 

Module 4 – Hardening & Secure Configuration

Network segmentation and defense-in-depth

Secure system baselining and patch management

Fail-safe and redundancy strategies

Module 5 – Third-Party & Supply Chain Security

Vendor risk assessment frameworks

Managing external dependencies in OT

Secure procurement and vendor controls

Day 4: 

Module 6 – Legacy System Security

Challenges of unpatchable/unsupported systems

Isolation, monitoring, and compensating controls

Migration and modernization strategies

Module 7 – Hands-On Practical Scenarios

Incident response in an OT environment

Simulated ICS/SCADA attack remediation

Forensic analysis and lessons learned

Day 5: 

Module 8 – Exam Preparation

Review of domains and terminology

Practice questions and case studies

Study strategies for SecOT+ success

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