Training courses run by SolutionsPT, AVEVA’s Select Partners UK & Ireland, have set the benchmark for excellence in OT cyber security training with quality assurance by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
OT professionals looking to develop their cyber security skills can sign up to sessions run by SolutionsPT, AVEVA Select Partners for UK & Ireland. The Applied Networking for OT Engineers training course has now been certified by the National Cyber Secure Centre (NCSC), representing a benchmark of excellence in the cyber security of OT. This course is part of SolutionsPT’s holistic training curriculum that is made up of flexible learning options, across a range of operational architecture and OT solutions. Also included in SolutionsPTs training portfolio is the Applied Cyber Security of OT Engineers course, this provides attendees with the tools to deal with cyber threats. Aligning with the NCSC validates SolutionsPT’s efforts to support digital transformation for every enterprise, giving OT professionals access to a trusted program and achieving peace of mind that they can develop the right level of skills to protect their operations.
The NCSC acts as a single point of contact for companies, the public, law enforcement, defence, and the UK’s intelligence agencies on all aspects of cyber security. The NCSC is also responsible for validating courses to prove that learners are receiving qualifications to the highest possible standard. During accreditation, the NCSC assesses the content, delivery and quality management system of training in association with APMG International, a world-leading accreditation and exam institute. This recent accreditation cements SolutionsPT as the chosen digital transformation partner for OT security frameworks, ensuring the industry can apply technology and modify processes securely across the industrial environment.
Lee Carter, Cyber Security Product Manager, SolutionsPT
“The worlds of IT and OT have been converging since the inception of digital transformation. Roles and responsibilities that were previously exclusively the domain of IT are now being managed by OT, all while cyber threats are increasingly targeting OT systems. Our expert course tutors can come to your site and train a whole engineering team at once in their own unique environment, offering a cost-effective way to ensure your entire team is equipped with the knowledge and tools to practically implement cyber security and OT best practices.
Accreditation by the NCSC demonstrates the importance of cyber security training specifically for OT environments and establishes SolutionsPT’s experts as the ideal people to deliver it. In a digitally transformed sector, each and every member of the supply chain shares responsibility for cyber security, and for that reason alone OT employees should receive cyber security training that reaches the standards of IT.”
SolutionsPT’s four-day in-depth networking course supports professionals to develop unrivalled understanding of security requirements and how to translate these into scalable reference designs with a focus on technical applications. Operational teams face unique challenges that are not seen by their colleagues in IT and that can easily leave a company vulnerable. For example, legacy systems in process environments often run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and feature new digital technologies added to the system that extend the attack surface. Businesses may be reluctant to develop robust cyber security protection if it means disrupting their continuous operations, but while any downtime may mean lost profits, it is vital to compare downtime with the risk of a potential cyber-attack. The time and cost investment for OT cyber training will always be worth it to avoid the time and cost risk of cyber threats.
The Applied Networking for OT Engineers Training course can be complimented by the Applied Cyber Security for OT Engineers course. Together, these training courses will provide OT professionals with all the tools to design, deliver, and defend OT operations regardless of where their business sits on the digital transformation journey. SolutionsPT can deliver a dedicated version of this course on customers own sites.
Brian McNeill, Northern Ireland Water, completed the Applied Cyber Security for OT Engineers course in December 2024. He explains that “this course was incredibly well-structured, offering clear objectives and highly relevant content. I appreciated how each lesson seamlessly built upon the last, making even complex topics more approachable. The course tutor Lee demonstrated exceptional knowledge and enthusiasm, always eager to address questions and foster a deeper understanding. Lee’s passion for the subject made the class both engaging and enjoyable. Overall, this course went beyond my expectations and has motivated me to continue exploring this field further.’”
Russell Palmer, System Integrator at Galliford Try, completed the Applied Cyber Security for OT Engineers course in January 2024. He states that, “Lee did a fantastic job delivering what was a very detailed and complex course over the five days. The course itself is very well put together and even though very complex, I left feeling sure that the information provided was on point. A great foundation of knowledge for someone new in the cybersecurity world.”
It’s time for OT professionals to think about cyber security differently, beyond professional development and business benefits. The OT workforce is essential in realising the potential of UK industry and competing on a world stage, but this can only be done once a network is cyber secure.
To advance your OT cyber security understanding and view SolutionsPT’s training courses, visit www.solutionspt.com/training.
