Do I need any software to take this course?

No software is required. You can follow along with all the lessons without installing or using any programs.

Will I get a certificate after completing the course?

Yes! You’ll receive a certificate of completion from Moxa. You can easily add the Moxa certificate to your LinkedIn profile, as shown here.(https://help.realpars.com/en/articles/4283394-how-to-add-realpars-certifications-to-linkedin)

What will I learn in this course?

You’ll learn how to protect OT networks in manufacturing environments by identifying risks, applying cybersecurity standards, designing secure architectures, and securing both modern and legacy systems.

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OT Cybersecurity and Network Design for Manufacturing with Moxa

Q: What level is this course?

This is an intermediate-level course. It builds on the concepts introduced in the first Moxa course, Unified Networking Essentials with Moxa: Transforming Industrial Connectivity.(https://www.realpars.com/courses/moxa-unified-networking-solutions)

Secure your manufacturing networks with practical OT cybersecurity and network design strategies.

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OVERVIEW

About this course

Official Course Partnership with Moxa

Time to complete

lessons

Skill Level

Intermediate

Certificate Awarded by

Moxa

Why Enroll in This Course?

Cyberattacks on industrial systems are growing, and manufacturing networks are one of the top targets. This course, OT Cybersecurity and Network Design for Manufacturing with Moxa, will teach you how to secure your operations with practical, real-world strategies.

This course is built in partnership with Moxa, a world leader in industrial networking, computing, and automation solutions. It’s the second course in our Moxa series, following Unified Networking Essentials with Moxa: Transforming Industrial Connectivity.

When you finish the course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion from Moxa to share on your resume or LinkedIn.

For more understanding of cybersecurity, you can check our Industrial Cybersecurity Skill Path.

With a RealPars membership, you get access to this course, all current courses in the library, and every new course we publish, all for a low monthly or yearly fee.

Start learning today and gain the skills to help secure the future of industrial automation.

Ideal for you if...

You work with industrial networks in a manufacturing environment
You’re looking for practical ways to secure legacy systems
You need to understand network design and segmentation
You want to apply standards like ISA/IEC 62443 in real projects
You’re helping your team build safer and more reliable OT systems
You’re preparing for a role focused on industrial cybersecurity

Skills you'll gain

Understanding why OT systems are targeted by cyberattacks
Performing effective OT cybersecurity risk assessments
Applying key standards like ISA/IEC 62443 in real scenarios
Designing secure, segmented network architectures
Implementing “defense in depth” strategies
Securing manufacturing lines and warehouse systems
Managing risks in legacy systems without full replacement

CURRICULUM

Journey to Mastery

Introduction

The Scope of Cybersecurity Risk

Best Practices to Design a Secure Network

Protect Assembly Lines from Cyberattacks

Integrated Warehouse

Securing Legacy Architectures

Future-Proofing Network Architectures

INSTRUCTOR

Meet your instructor

Scott Sommer

Scott Sommer has worked in the automation industry for over 44 years. In addition to his full-time job as Department Manager, Automation & I&C, Scott is proud to help develop the next generation of automation engineers. In his free time, he's a RealPars instructor and an ISA trainer.

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