Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems Security focus on protecting industrial environments, manufacturing systems, and critical infrastructure from cyberattacks. As industrial systems become increasingly interconnected, ensuring the security of operational technologies is essential for maintaining safety, reliability, and uninterrupted operations.
This field includes industrial network security, SCADA protection, industrial risk management, asset monitoring, and cyber resilience. Security professionals collaborate with engineers and operational teams to secure industrial control systems while minimizing operational disruptions and protecting critical infrastructure.
Several specialized areas are studied within Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems Security, including:
⦁ SCADA Security
⦁ Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Protection
⦁ Critical Infrastructure Security
⦁ Industrial Network Security
⦁ Operational Risk Management
⦁ OT Asset Visibility
⦁ Industrial Incident Response
⦁ Secure Industrial Automation