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Australian Water Industry

OT/IoT security

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WELCOME

Our virtual courses focus on enhancing cybersecurity for operating technology in the water industry. With our executive, operations, and technical programs, learners can gain the necessary skills to protect critical water infrastructure. Our courses are designed and taught by industry experts who have years of experience in the field.

Welcome

COURSE AREAS

Executive Program

The Cyber Security Course for Executives and Directors in the water industry is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and mitigate operating technology cyber risks in the water sector. The course has been tailored for the water sector and you will learn about aspect of cyber security as they apply to Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. You will learn effective strategies to strengthen cyber security, and gain insights into your liability in relation to cyber.

This course is specifically tailored for executives, directors and senior decision-makers in the water industry to help ensure the resilience of critical infrastructure.

Learning Objectives

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of OT/IoT security and its distinctions from traditional IT security.

  • Identify and assess cyber risks specific to the water industry, enabling you to proactively safeguard critical infrastructure.

  • Acquire practical strategies and best practices to strengthen cyber security.

  • Familiarise yourself with relevant Australian federal and state security requirements.

  • Understand the implications of directors’ liability and the role of cyber insurance in mitigating risk.

Course duration: 2 hours online

Cost: $400 per participant (including all course materials)

Operators Course

This course is aimed at field operators and remote workers, to educate them on cybersecurity good practice for Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. The course informs the operators on the signs of security compromise and the actions they can take to mitigate security risks.

The Cyber Security Course for Operators in the water industry is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance cybersecurity practices in your day-to-day operations. In this course, you will explore the unique challenges of securing OT and IoT systems, learn to identify signs of compromise, gain OT security awareness and understand general cyber hygiene practices.


 

Learning Objectives

  • Develop a solid understanding of OT/IoT security and its distinctions from traditional IT security.

  • Learn to identify common signs of compromise in an OT/IoT environment, enabling you to take prompt action.

  • Acquire OT/IoT security awareness and implement good security practices tailored for field operators.

  • Understand general cyber hygiene practices for overall digital wellbeing and protection against cyber threats.

Course duration: 6 hours online plus additional coursework (approximately 2 to 4 hours)

Cost: $800 per participant (including course materials)

Technical Course

This course is aimed at specialist IT and Operational Technology (OT)/SCADA/Internet of Things (IoT) staff who need to expand their knowledge of cybersecurity in these areas. The course will focus on the different risk aspects and how they are managed from awareness and implementation to ongoing prevention. The course will explain the links between OT/IoT/SCADA and IT cyber security best practice to better protect data and organisational infrastructure.


 

Learning Objectives

  • Learn how to identify security risks and implement controls to protect digital assets in your organisation.

  • Learn how to monitor your network to detect and counter security threats in a timely manner.

  • Understand the new cybersecurity risks, controls and obligations for workflow and operations in the digital (IoT/industry 4.0) transition.

  • Understand security best practice in relation to the protection of SCADA, IoT and OT.

Course duration: 20 hours online plus additional coursework (between 5 and 10 hours)

Cost: $2,300 per participant (including course materials)

CONTACT

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our courses, please feel free to contact us.

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