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Secure OT Network Architecture

by Davy Cavens

Ever wonder what makes OT networks special and what their unique challenges are? This course will teach you how OT networks should be designed and what key considerations must be made in this process.

What you'll learn

This course will teach you the necessary skills to recognize the unique challenges within OT environments and how to take them into account when designing an OT network. In this course, Secure OT Network Architecture, you’ll learn to design OT networks and gain a knowledge of which frameworks could be used to support you during the design process. First, you’ll explore what the ‘OT mindset’ is and how seemingly basic actions within IT networks can have serious implications in OT networks. Next, you’ll discover reference architectures and what zones and conduits you should take into account when designing an OT network. Finally, you’ll learn how to take action if an event happens within an OT network. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of OT security architectures needed to become an OT design champion!

About the author

Davy is a cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in both theoretical aspects and practical implementation of security concepts and tooling. He has worked as a network and cybersecurity consultant in a vast range of industry sectors and is now specializing in OT/ICS environments. Davy is transforming cybersecurity challenges and compliance requirements to practical, hands-on technical concepts and he loves staying up-to-date with new cybersecurity trends and technologies.

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