Industrial Cybersecurity: A Practical Approach to OT Protection

In today’s hyper-connected world, critical infrastructure — from power grids to manufacturing plants — forms the foundation of modern life. But with this connectivity comes vulnerability. Industrial Cybersecurity: A Practical Approach to OT Protection is your essential guide to defending Operational Technology (OT) systems against evolving cyber threats.

This audiobook is crafted for cybersecurity professionals, industrial engineers, IT managers, and students who want a hands-on, real-world approach to OT security. Whether you’re transitioning into OT domains or managing cyber-physical systems, this book equips you with the frameworks, tools, and strategies needed to protect your infrastructure.

What You’ll Learn

Unlike theoretical texts, this audiobook is packed with field-tested frameworks and actionable insights:

• Understand OT & IT Convergence: Learn how industrial systems differ from traditional IT, and why securing them requires a unique mindset.
• Master the Purdue Model: Explore layered network architecture and how each level — from sensors to enterprise — demands specialized controls.
• Implement NIST SP 800-82 Guidelines: Apply proven U.S. government frameworks to SCADA, DCS, PLC, and IIoT systems.
• Build a Cybersecurity Program: Create an OT-specific security charter, define roles, and implement strategies with measurable outcomes.
• Conduct Risk Assessments: Follow a complete NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle, with detailed tasks, checkpoints, and priorities.
• Apply Real-World Controls: From Zero Trust in ICS to anomaly detection and access control, get practical tools you can deploy today.