Operational Technology (OT) and ICS Security Corporate Training
Give your OT teams the skills to protect industrial control systems from cyber threats.
Build the OT security skills your teams need. Edstellar's Operational Technology (OT) & ICS Security corporate training program helps your employees master industrial control system security, from OT network segmentation and protocol hardening to incident response, through instructor-led sessions with hands-on labs. As the corporate training company enterprises trust for technical programs, we customize every workshop to your plants, systems, and security goals.
Instructor-led group trainingVirtual / on-site / off-site10 languagesDelivered inEnglish, Spanish, Mandarin, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, French, Japanese, Italian100+ countriesWe have delivered inUnited States, United Kingdom, India, Canada, Germany, France, Netherlands, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Australia, Japan, Brazil, South Africa and 90+ more countries
How we build OT-secure operations teams
THE EDSTELLAR OT & ICS SECURITY CAPABILITY MODEL
Baseline OT security posture
Assess how your teams rate OT assets, zones, and the risks they already face.
Set one OT security standard
One shared language for ICS security, IEC 62443, and incident response across your plants.
Practice in hands-on labs
Guided labs apply OT security controls to realistic plant networks and protocols.
Prove the capability lift
Before-and-after exercises measure each participant's grasp of OT and ICS security.
Scale across your sites
One OT security program rolls out across plants and cohorts as your footprint grows.
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Program Overview: What is Operational Technology (OT) and ICS Security Corporate Training?
Operational Technology (OT) & ICS Security is Edstellar's instructor-led technical program for security engineers, OT practitioners, and plant operations staff defending industrial control systems. Participants master OT security foundations, threat techniques, secure network architecture, industrial protocol security, and incident response across 20 hours of hands-on training. It is built for teams protecting real plants, utilities, and critical infrastructure.
Training runs lab-first from the first module. Your team analyzes OT attack techniques, segments industrial networks, and monitors industrial protocols through guided security labs in every module. Instructors coach on secure architecture design and OT incident response, reviewing each exercise against operational safety with direct feedback. The program closes with a capstone combining governance design with a live security review, where the team defends a plant architecture under a simulated attack.
Many plants run control systems on flat networks with default credentials and no monitoring, and IT security tools that cannot see industrial protocols. One ransomware event can halt production for weeks. This program teaches your team to secure OT environments on their own terms: segmented, monitored, and recoverable, without disrupting the processes they protect.
The final capstone is an OT security governance package for a realistic plant: a segmented network architecture, protocol monitoring rules, and an incident response playbook the team walks through in a simulated attack. Reviewers test whether the plan keeps the process running while containing the threat, so the team leaves with defenses shaped around real operational constraints.
Across six modules, your teams move from OT security foundations to a governance capstone. Sessions use real-world use cases, plant network designs, and incident scenarios, so every control transfers directly to your operations.
Delivered as a hybrid instructor-led program, it fits around your calendar, with scheduling set along with you, and content tailored to your industry and control systems.
What's Included in this Workshop for Your Enterprise Teams
- 1
OT security foundations
Core OT and ICS concepts, zones, and asset inventory.
- 2
Threat modeling for plants
Map likely attack paths into control networks.
- 3
Secure network design
Design segmented OT networks with an industrial DMZ.
- 4
Protocol security and monitoring
Analyze OT protocols and configure intrusion detection.
- 5
Incident response capstone
Respond to a simulated breach and present a roadmap.
- Training delivered at any of your offices globally
- 10+ languages
- Schedule around your calendar
- Group size set along with you
- Run as one cohort or split into batches
- Instructor-led (virtual/onsite/hybrid)
- Recurring and annual options
- Trainer sourcing, matching and logistics
Build your team's skills. Anywhere in the world.
Real-world use cases
from day one
Instructor-led training
for your teams
Delivered globally
in 100+ countries
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Operational Technology (OT) and ICS Security Course Topics and Program Outline
Six modules follow a clear learning path from OT foundations to a security governance capstone. Each session builds on the last, with hands-on labs in realistic OT scenarios that turn security concepts into plant-floor practice.
Built by Edstellar with OT security and ICS practitioners
Built by OT security engineers who harden industrial control systems and plant networks in production, shaped around your stack and use cases.
Baseline each participant's OT security readiness before module 01 begins
Build strong OT security foundations in instructor-led sessions for your team
Reinforce skills through guided hands-on labs on live OT security setups
Apply OT security skills to real-world scenarios and a capstone defense project
A short pre-training assessment sets each participant's entry level, so the program starts where your team actually is. The rest is weighted toward hands-on practice: segmentation labs, threat-modeling drills and realistic scenarios drawn from your team's work, not slides.
Delivered as
Entry level set by the assessment. Depth and schedule customized to your team.
Assess your team's baseline OT security posture and map the critical assets and zones in a sample plant architecture.
learna)OT vs IT: safety, reliability, and availability as the security priorities
b)The Purdue model and ISA-95 zone and conduit design
c)ICS components: PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, DCS, HMIs, and historians
d)OT asset inventory and criticality classification
e)Risk baseline: where OT security gaps typically start
Threat-model a plant floor: identify likely attack paths into the control network and rank them by impact on operations.
learna)Notable ICS incidents and the lessons they left for defenders
b)Adversary tactics in OT: the MITRE ATT&CK for ICS framework
c)Common attack vectors: remote access, supply chain, and removable media
d)Ransomware impact on OT and IT to OT pivot paths
e)Threat intelligence sources for OT security teams
Design a segmented OT network with an industrial DMZ and secure conduits, then validate the design against a requirements checklist.
learna)Zones, conduits, and the industrial DMZ
b)Firewalls and unidirectional gateways in OT environments
c)Secure remote access and jump host design
d)Network segmentation validation and testing
e)IT and OT convergence risks and governance
Capture and analyze Modbus/TCP traffic in a lab network, configure OT intrusion detection rules, and triage the resulting alerts.
practicea)Protocol security gaps in Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA, and EtherNet/IP
b)Packet capture and analysis in OT environments
c)OT intrusion detection and anomaly monitoring tools
d)Passive asset discovery and network monitoring
e)Security event triage for OT alerts
Run a tabletop incident response exercise for a simulated OT breach, from detection and containment through recovery and review.
practicea)Building an OT-specific incident response plan
b)Containment strategies that protect safety and uptime
c)OT forensics: evidence collection without disrupting operations
d)Backup, restore, and recovery for control systems
e)Post-incident review and control improvements
Complete a full OT security assessment of a sample facility and present a prioritized improvement roadmap to the cohort.
applya)The IEC 62443 standards family and security levels
b)OT risk assessment methodology
c)Security policies, roles, and the OT security program
d)Metrics and reporting for OT security posture
e)Capstone: OT security assessment and roadmap presentation
Customize this program tailored to your team?
Tell us your training needs: what your team already works with, the level they’re at, and the topics you want them to focus on. We’ll adjust the modules, duration and hands-on labs, and send you a customized outline for your group.
Key Skills and Outcomes Your Team Will Gain
Your teams will leave able to secure OT networks, harden industrial protocols, and respond to ICS incidents. Each outcome is practiced in hands-on labs and shown in the capstone.
Map the OT attack surface
Inventory OT assets, zones, and conduits, then classify criticality to focus security effort where it matters.
Apply IEC 62443 controls
Use the IEC 62443 standards family to select security levels and controls for your control systems.
Segment OT networks
Design zones, conduits, and an industrial DMZ that contain threats without stopping production.
Harden industrial protocols
Close security gaps in Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA, and EtherNet/IP traffic across your plants.
Detect OT intrusions
Deploy OT intrusion detection and anomaly monitoring, and triage alerts with ICS-aware judgment.
Lead OT incident response
Run containment and recovery that protect safety and uptime when a control system is compromised.
Build an OT security roadmap
Present a prioritized improvement plan with controls, metrics, and timelines to plant and security leaders.
Teams that Benefit from this Operational Technology (OT) and ICS Security Group Training
This program is built for teams that run or protect industrial control systems, from controls engineers to plant operations and IT security staff. No prior OT security experience is needed; content adapts to each cohort, so every group practices the controls their role actually owns.
Secure the control systems you run every day.
Controls and OT security engineers master asset inventory, zone design, protocol hardening, and intrusion detection for the systems they operate.
Workflow friction
- No shared model for OT security risk
- Legacy control systems are hard to patch
- OT alerts overwhelm small security teams
How the program helps
- Apply IEC 62443 controls with confidence
- Segment networks without stopping production
- Triage OT alerts with ICS-aware judgment
Practice use cases
- Network segmentation
- Protocol hardening
- Threat monitoring
Keep production safe, reliable, and secure.
Operations and maintenance teams learn how cyber threats reach the plant floor, and how to keep safety and uptime intact during security events.
Workflow friction
- Security controls feel like downtime risk
- Unclear roles during an OT incident
- Remote vendor access is poorly governed
How the program helps
- Respond to incidents without stopping production
- Govern remote access to control systems
- Align security with safety and reliability
Practice use cases
- Incident response
- Remote access
- Safety alignment
Extend security governance into OT.
IT security and compliance leaders learn to assess OT risk, set policy across the IT and OT boundary, and report posture with meaningful metrics.
Workflow friction
- IT security tools do not fit OT
- No clear OT security policy or ownership
- Regulators and auditors ask about OT posture
How the program helps
- Set OT security policy and ownership
- Measure and report OT security posture
- Plan OT risk reduction with IEC 62443
Practice use cases
- Risk assessment
- Policy design
- Compliance reporting
Each cohort works through role-relevant lab exercises, then leaves with an OT security roadmap for day-to-day decisions.
Prerequisites: No prior OT security experience is required. Participants get the most from the program when they work with or around industrial control systems: controls and automation engineers, plant operations staff, and IT security professionals supporting OT environments. Basic networking knowledge helps but is not required; the opening module builds shared foundations for mixed cohorts.
Controls Engineer to OT Security Program Owner
The program takes teams from OT basics to operational security ownership: foundation concepts, intermediate network and protocol security work, then advanced incident response and a governance capstone.
Participants grow from OT awareness to owning industrial control system security as the modules progress.
Mixed cohort, or several teams at once?
We can tailor the training to different teams, roles, and experience levels within the same program.
Certificate of Training Completion.
On successful completion, employees receive an Edstellar course completion certificate, recognizing their commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. It validates the skills they have built and motivates them to keep growing and contribute to organizational success.
Earned, not attended. Awarded on completion of all hands-on labs and the capstone project.
Training Delivery Modes: Virtual, Onsite and Hybrid
Every mode is shaped around your plants and control systems before delivery. The curriculum, hands-on labs, and capstone stay the same in each format, so what your teams can do after training never depends on how you run it.
Hybrid Training
Live instruction across office and remote sessions, with hands-on labs coached throughout. Your teams segment OT networks, analyze protocols, and run incident response drills with instructor guidance. Best for multi-site teams.
- Live instruction across office and remote sessions
- Hands-on labs with instructor coaching
- Real-world plant network scenarios
- Best for OT teams across sites and shifts
Onsite Training
Your instructor delivers at your facility, with labs set up for your plants and control systems. Participants practice segmentation, monitoring, and response drills with direct coaching. Best for co-located teams.
- Instructor delivers at your facility
- Labs set up for your plants and control systems
- Direct coaching during hands-on practice
- Best for co-located teams wanting maximum interaction
Live Virtual Training
Live virtual sessions on Zoom or Microsoft Teams, with remote hands-on labs and screen-shared guidance through every task. Your teams collaborate on network designs and incident drills in real time. Best for distributed OT and security teams.
- Live sessions on Zoom or Microsoft Teams
- Remote access to the lab environment
- Screen-shared guidance through every task
- Best for distributed OT and security teams
Need a training format that works for your team?
Full days, half days across weeks, or split by module. Tell us the delivery window and we schedule the cohort around it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Share your team size, preferred dates, and delivery mode in the lead form. We reply with a tailored proposal covering scope, schedule, and pricing for your group.
Both. Choose live virtual sessions on Zoom or Teams, onsite delivery at your office, or a hybrid mix across sites and shifts.
The standard program runs 20 hours of instructor-led sessions, typically over three days. We can reshape the schedule around your shifts and calendar.
We recommend 12 to 20 participants per cohort for strong hands-on labs. Larger workforces can run as parallel batches.
Yes. We shape scenarios, lab networks, and the capstone around your industry, plants, and control systems before delivery.
Question not answered here?
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Where this Training Fits in Your Team's learning path.
OT and ICS security comes after your team understands PLCs, SCADA and how OT differs from IT. Securing industrial systems without that knowledge risks disrupting operations. The path then applies OT security to power grids and utilities.
Why Choose Edstellar as Your Operational Technology (OT) and ICS Security Enterprise Training Provider
If your teams need to protect industrial control systems with confidence, start here. Tell us about your plants, control systems, and preferred delivery mode, and we will shape a program around them.
EXPERT TRAINERS
YEARS DELIVERING
ORGANIZATIONS TRAINED
CERTIFIED
Tailored
Content shaped around your OT and ICS security use cases, so every session maps to your real OT and ICS security needs.
Proven Methodology
5+ years delivering corporate training to OT security, controls, and plant operations teams across industries and regions.
Practice-Based Learning
5 hands-on labs across 6 modules. Your team builds segmented OT networks and protocol defenses with instructor guidance.
Expert Trainers
5,000+ certified trainers matched to your OT security domain, with a full trainer profile shared before your program is booked.
Global Scale
One OT security program across your offices worldwide, in hybrid, onsite, or live virtual formats.
Measurable Outcomes
Baseline-to-capstone measurement and Skills Matrix reporting keep your OT security capability lift visible.
Build OT Security Assessments That Respect Industrial Operations and Evidence
Edstellar develops industrial cybersecurity capability through a simulated plant environment. Participants map assets and threats, design segmentation, and inspect protocol traffic before rehearsing response and recovery. The final assessment is reviewed for operationally appropriate controls, evidence-backed priorities, and a clear explanation of the boundaries between plant operations and security work.
- Step 01
Consult
We explore control-system and networking responsibilities to identify gaps in OT asset mapping, threat assessment, segmentation, protocol monitoring, and industrial incident coordination.
- Step 02
Plan
We establish OT foundations and threat modeling before secure architecture and monitoring, then connect response and governance in the sample-facility security assessment.
- Step 03
Align
We align OT security expertise with controls engineers, plant operators, and IT security staff, developing shared foundations and respecting the operational constraints each role manages.
- Step 04
Customize
Sample plant architectures, lab Modbus/TCP traffic, and fictional breach scenarios reflect relevant industrial risks, enabling tailored analysis without probing operational controllers or process networks.
- Step 05
Execute
Participants map attack paths, design zones and conduits, analyze lab alerts, and rehearse response decisions, receiving feedback on control suitability and operationally grounded containment reasoning.
- Step 06
Evaluate
We assess the OT roadmap for traceable assets and threats, justified segmentation and monitoring, supported incident decisions, and improvement priorities grounded in the simulated facility evidence.
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Operational Technology (OT) & ICS Security Training Packages & Pricing
Where L&D holds an annual budget, license packages price the whole year at once instead of raising a purchase order per workshop. Hours and licenses are pooled across teams, programs and locations, so unused capacity is not stranded in one department.
Starter
120
trainee licenses64 hours of group training
Tailored for SMBs
Growth
320
trainee licenses160 hours of group training
Ideal for growing SMBs
Enterprise
800
trainee licenses400 hours of group training
Designed for large corporations
Custom
Unlimited
trainee licensesDuration set by the rollout
Multi-region and multi-year
Training Packages & Pricing
Choose the training format that works for your team. Pricing is customized based on your requirements, cohort size, and delivery needs.
Request Operational Technology (OT) and ICS Security Training for Your Team
Share your team size, plant locations, preferred delivery mode, and timelines. We will respond with a tailored training plan covering scope, schedule, and pricing, and confirm trainer availability.