Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Differentiate between IT and OT environments and their distinct characteristics.
- Express basic OT risk concepts in their own words.
- Identify the security challenges introduced by IT-OT network convergence.
- Recognize the importance of security standards in mitigating convergence risks.
Standards References
- NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 3 — Guide to Operational Technology (OT) Security
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Core — Identify / Protect / Detect / Respond / Recover
- NISTIR 8183 — Cybersecurity Framework Manufacturing Profile
Lecture Content
Lecture materials for this module are currently under development. Content will include slides, case studies, and recorded mini-lectures.
Lab Exercise
Hands-on lab exercises for this module are currently under development. Labs will leverage GNS3, pfSense, VyOS, and the virtual ICS testbed.
Additional Resources
Supplementary resources, handouts, and assessment materials will be posted here as they become available.