IT/OT convergence exposes skills gap. Cisco responds with new OT security certification
Cisco announced a new operational technology security certification designed to help network and security professionals develop the skills needed to secure industrial environments as IT and OT systems become more connected.
Cisco announced a new operational technology security certification designed to help network and security professionals develop the skills needed to secure industrial environments as IT and OT systems become more connected.
The short version
- The Cisco OT Security Practitioner certification targets early-career OT professionals, IT practitioners transitioning into industrial roles, and students interested in industrial cybersecurity.
- The certification covers industrial networking, security fundamentals, network segmentation, and incident response, according to Cisco.
- “The skills needed to secure industrial environments are changing as IT and OT systems become more connected,” said Ryan Rose, director of skills and certification product management for Learn with Cisco .
What happened
A Cisco survey of 1,000 industry leaders found that 57% of organizations report some level of IT/OT collaboration, while 43% report limited or no collaboration. Industrial networks present different security challenges Securing industrial networks requires approaches that differ from traditional enterprise IT environments, according to Rose.
Why it matters
Industrial operations often rely on legacy systems that are difficult to update or protect with conventional security controls.
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