Course 6

Module aims:

This module aims to provide a clear understanding of the comparisons and contrasts between IT and OT.

Participants will identify both the physical and digital connections between a network, while understanding the security threats, with an emphasis on OT.

1. Define and contrast IT systems and OT systems.
2. Define and contrast IT networks and OT networks.
3. Compare and contrast both IT networks and OT networks.
4. Define and explain IP naming, as well as Static and Dynamic referencing.
5. Label and explain terms, servers, ports, communication pathways, LANs and VLANs.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of above concepts in the context of OT Security.

Module Aims:

This module aims to provide a clear understanding of network segmentation and firewalls.

Participants will identify the principles of OT segmentation and OT applications in segments and gain an understanding of network zones and different segmentation approaches, both their advantages and disadvantages.

Module Objectives:

1. Define Network Segmentation in a conceptual model 
2. Explain the benefits and challenges of segmentation 
3. Explain the concept of firewalls 
4. Understand general OT security principles 
5. Understand OT application security principles 
6. How nodes can be seen or not seen
7. Explain how networks can be segmented
8. Define ways that IT and OT networks can be segmented and their advantages and disadvantages

Module Aims:

This module aims to provide a clear understanding of Removable Media Management. During this module we will define and identify the types of removal media.

Progression through this module will introduce the usage, storage and transport of Removable Media. We will also examine viruses and their potential impact in loss or theft of data in removable media.

Module Objectives:

1. Compare and contrast removable media in an operational technology environment relating to business technology 
2. Understand the usage, storage and transport requirements for removable media in an operational technology (OT) environment  
3. Explain how viruses and other malicious software can be introduced to the OT environment via removable storage devices and media 
4. Classify examples of removable media management that can lead to either loss or theft of data

Module Aims:

This module will provide a clear understanding of Portable Device Management by demonstrating general physical and digital security techniques to protect Portable devices. 

Participants will gain an understanding of how portable devices are necessary to minimize cyber security risk to the OT environment. 

To ensure precautionary measures against Cybersecurity threats, we will also examine viruses and their potential impact in loss or theft of data in Portable Devices.

Module Objectives:

1. Understand how portable devices may lead to loss or theft of data
2. List the typical requirements of a corporate OT Security standard
3. Define how portable devices need to be used to minimize cyber security risk to the OT environment
4. Classify examples of portable device management that can lead to either loss or theft of data