Operational Technology Security Fundamentals

Bridging IT and OT security: Purdue model, ICS protocols, segmentation strategies, and monitoring OT environments safely.

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Last updated Apr 11, 2026Currentv2

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Operational Technology Security Fundamentals

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Data Protection and Sovereignty (DPS): The Geological Core

Vulnerability and Surface Defense (VSD): The Oceans

Security for Manufacturing

Security for SaaS Companies

The Academy

The Command Post

The Armory