Academy for Continuing Education (ACE)

Protect Your Assets and People: Learn the Essential Skills of OT Cybersecurity

As Operational Technology (OT) becomes more integral in managing physical processes and infrastructures in today's organisations, cybersecurity aspects have become increasingly scrutinised. Moreover, alarming predictions by Gartner* indicate that by 2025, cyber attackers could weaponise OT environments to inflict substantial harm on organisations.

Addressing this dire need, we offer a three-day interactive course on the “Fundamentals of OT Cybersecurity”. This course is designed to be hands-on and highly engaging. The course will give you indispensable knowledge about OT and its security dimensions. Learn the intricacies of OT processes, architecture, and protocols and unravel the potential loopholes and weaknesses cybercriminals can exploit. More importantly, gain invaluable insights on implementing robust defense strategies to fortify your OT systems against such threats.

The future of OT security is in your hands. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to fortify your organisation's infrastructure and prevent debilitating cyberattacks. Enrol in our course to become a champion defending against OT cyber-attacks and a key asset in your organisation's cybersecurity team.

* https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2021-07-21-gartner-predicts-by-2025-cyber-attackers-will-have-we

Learning Objectives

• Describe various OT network protocols, architecture, and processes
• Explain the importance of the Purdue Reference Model
• Compare and contrast the various components of each level of the Purdue Reference Model
• Identify the various OT attack surfaces.
• Identify the common vulnerabilities and defences in each level of the Purdue Reference Model

 Who should attend?

This workshop caters to individuals pursuing a fundamental understanding of OT Cybersecurity, with a particular focus on those working in mission-critical systems, facility management, and manufacturing sectors.

 
Entry Requirement

No prior OT cybersecurity knowledge is required, but having attended RP’s Introduction to OT Cybersecurity (1 day) course or some prior knowledge in OT cybersecurity is advantageous.

 
Certification

Certificate of Attendance.

 
Trainer’s Profile

 James Tham. James started his career as an engineer in the Operational Technology (OT) space where he was responsible for the design and implantation of electrical and instrumentation systems for wastewater treatment facilities. He later pivoted to IT where he spent 13 years in the public sector where he managed the IT infrastructure and IT security in various government agencies.

He joined Republic Polytechnic in 2010 as a senior lecturer and has developed and taught security modules such as IT Security & Management, Ethical Hacking, Intrusion Detection & Prevention, Digital Forensics, IT Compliance, Cloud Security and Security Incident Response Management. He is currently the Programme Chair of the Diploma in Infocomm Security Management.

James is extremely passionate about cybersecurity and is a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) since 2002. He is a member of the Association of Information Security Professionals (AISP), Singapore and has actively contributed to the AISP’s Information Security Book of Knowledge (IS BOK) 2.0. He is also a senior member of the International Society of Automation (ISA). James was appointed as a member of the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) expert panel in the area of IT Security and Cloud Computing since 2017. James obtained the GIAC Response & Industrial Defense (GRID) certification from SANS.

James holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic & Electrical Engineering as well as a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering.

James has conducted courses for various organizations, including SP Services, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, SME Centre, SICCI, Sopra Steria Asia, M1, and the Thai Bankers' Association.