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Applied OT Security

Beginner training for OT Security
Duration: 3 days
Cost/Participant: € 2.915,- plus VAT (incl. certification)
Minimum number of participants: 8 people
Requirements: No prior knowledge necessary
Degree: Attendance confirmation; in case of successful participation in the certification exam COSP-Personenzertifikat of TÜV Austria CERT GmbH

The training „ICS.205 Certified OT Security Practitioner (COSP)“ is the perfect choice for every participant preparing for a role or function with some OT security responsibilities. The training conveys essential OT security know-how, gives an introduction to common standards and explains practical actions for the secure operation of industrial systems. Existing skills in the areas of maintenance, industrial automation, as well as instrumentatio and control technology are enhanced with the ability to include the security perspective in networked industrial systems.

Content of Training

  • Introduction to Operational Technology (OT)
    • IT security objectives
    • Evolution of OT
    • OT components and terminology
    • OT incidents
  • IT essentials
    • Network protocols
    • Crypto refresher
    • Network security basics
    • Secure network protocols
  • IT vs. OT Security
    •  Safety vs. Security
    • Characteristics of OT systems vs. IT systems
  • Security threats and attack vectors
    • OT attackers
    • OT attack vectors
    • OT risk factors and threats
  • OT standards overview
    • NIS directive
    • IEC 62443
    • ISO 27000 & ISO 27019
    • NIST 800-82 und CSF
    • and many more
  • Well-proven security measures for OT
    • Defense in Depth
    • Organisational security measures
    • Security assessments and reviews
    • Configuration management
    • Network and communication security
    • Component security
    • Identity and access management

After the training, participants should

  • be confident in dealing directly with OT security.
  • have a common understanding of OT technologies and terminology.
  • have gained a good understanding of OT security standards and their areas of application.
  • know the most important security measures for the OT area.
  • be able contribute to protecting industrial operations in their area of responsibility.

Training Dates

22. – 24. January 2025

ICS.205 Certified OT Security Practitioner (COSP)
22. – 24. January 2025, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
Language: German
Brunn am Gebirge/ Online, € 2.915 plus VAT/ participant

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14. – 16. April 2025

ICS.205 Certified OT Security Practitioner (COSP)
14. – 16. April 2025, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
Language: English
Online, € 2.915 plus VAT/ participant

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23. – 25. June 2025

ICS.205 Certified OT Security Practitioner (COSP)
23. – 25. June 2025, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
Language: German
Salzburg/ Online, € 2.915 plus VAT/ participant

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05. – 07. September 2025

ICS.205 Certified OT Security Practitioner (COSP)
05. – 07. September 2025, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
Language: English
Innsbruck/ Online, € 2.915 plus VAT/ participant

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15. – 17. October 2025

ICS.205 Certified OT Security Practitioner (COSP)
15. – 17. October 2025, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
Language: German
Brunn am Gebirge/ Online, € 2.915 plus VAT/ participant

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