OT Security Foundation
Test what you actually know about industrial control system security — and get a verifiable Certificate of Completion if you pass.
OT Security Foundation assessment
Thirty questions drawn at random from a larger bank, covering the Purdue model, defence in depth, IEC 62443 zones, conduits and security levels, the IEC 62443-4-1 secure development lifecycle, and stakeholder responsibilities.
- Questions
- 30
- Time limit
- 30 minutes
- Pass mark
- 70%
Pass and you receive a Certificate of Completion with a reference number that anyone can verify. This is a knowledge check, not an accredited certification.
Syllabus
Purdue model & architecture
Levels 0 to 4, where controllers and field devices sit, DMZ purpose, and why enterprise-to-control paths are restricted.
Defence in depth
Layered controls, segmentation, monitoring, patching and the role of people — and what fails the principle.
IEC 62443 concepts
Zones and conduits, security levels, risk-based requirements and the place of asset inventory.
IEC 62443-4-1 secure development
Security requirements, threat modelling, verification, defect and vulnerability handling, evidence and traceability.
Roles & responsibilities
Asset owner, product supplier, integrator and service provider — who owns what.
About this certificate
This is an online knowledge check. It is not an accredited certification and does not constitute a conformity assessment. It carries a reference number and a public verification page so an employer can confirm it is genuine.
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