Getting Started in OT/ICS Cybersecurity - Accelerated Bootcamp

UPDATED & ACCELERATED MATERIALS for 2026 !!!

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) run the world around us. Power plants, offshore oil rigs, trains and other transportation systems, manufacturing plants – these are just a few examples of the critical infrastructure that society depends on. Each ICS/OT environment is unique and has specialized security requirements.

Protecting critical infrastructure becomes more important each day as the frequency of cyber attacks and the number of attackers continues to grow. Nation state adversaries are no longer the only ones targeting these specialized environments. Today’s attackers include ransomware groups, hacktivists, cyber mercenaries, and more.

ICS/OT cyber security can seem complicated and even daunting at first, but it does not have to be. This course will help participants understand the fundamentals of how these environments operate and how to secure such specialized networks.

NOTE: The course is offered as "Pay What You Can" to cover associated costs. If you cannot cover the $50 for whatever reason, please email mike@mikeholcomb.com to be added to the course free of charge.

Hundreds of people have taken my course live.

Thousands of people have watched my course on YouTube.

Here's a few of the nice things some students have said:

"The contents covered during this week were amazing and insightful, and I learned so much from it."

"This was by far the best training that I have ever received on OT/ICS Cybersecurity. Your teaching style is absolutely top notch."

"It was interesting to learn from your unique and insightful perspectives. Not many folks have a strong exposure to Industry and OT Security experience."

"It is really useful and beneficial course. I really appreciate your time that you sacrifice for us to make we more understand about the ICS Cyber Security especially in a way of view from the IT perspective in OT environment."

"It helped me have a much greater understanding of the environment, technologies and strategies to secure ICS/OT facilities!"

"I just wanted to express my gratitude and appreciation for the amazing course! The contents covered during this week were amazing and insightful, and I learned so much from it."

"I really enjoyed the class and learned quite a lot of new information, including how much I don't know about the topic.  It was really fascinating to me.  And of course, you are an excellent teacher."

"You have a horrible singing voice, Grandpa!"

Agenda

DAY 1
Part 1: Introduction to Getting Started in ICS/OT Cyber Security
Part 2: ICS/OT Cyber Security Overview
Part 3: Control Systems & Protocols
Part 4: Secure Network Architecture
Part 5: Asset Registers & Control Systems Inventory

Day 2
Part 6: Threat & Vulnerability Management
Part 7: OSINT for Industrial Controls
Part 8: Incident Detection & Response
Part 9: Industry Standards & Regulations
Part 10: Introduction to ICS/OT Penetration Testing

Course Materials

• Slides
• Lab manual
• Session recordings
• Certificate of Completion (16 CPEs)
  • Provided after passing a 10-question quiz.
    

Questions? Please don't hesitate to email mike@mikeholcomb.com.

See you in class!