NIST Cybersecurity Professional®
NCSP® 800-82 Awareness Certificate
 
Build Awareness of NIST SP 800‑82: Operational Technology (OT) & ICS Security

NIST Cybersecurity Professional®

NCSP® 800-82 Awareness Certificate

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Course Description

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NIST Special Publication 800‑82, Guide to Operational Technology (OT) Security, provides comprehensive guidance for securing industrial control systems (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, distributed control systems (DCS), and other OT environments. It helps organisations protect critical infrastructure and operational processes from cyber threats that can impact safety, reliability, and availability.

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The NCSP® 800‑82 Awareness Certificate is a half‑day, instructor‑led course offering a concise introduction to the purpose, structure, and strategic value of NIST SP 800‑82. Designed for executives, managers, engineers, and stakeholders, this course explains how OT differs from IT, how cyber threats impact industrial operations, and how 800‑82 provides a structured approach to securing OT systems, without requiring deep engineering or ICS‑specific expertise.

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Participants gain a high‑level understanding of OT security concepts, risk considerations, architectural models, and how 800‑82 integrates with CSF 2.0, 800‑53, 800‑37 RMF, and broader critical‑infrastructure cybersecurity frameworks.

 

What You Will Learn

 

Participants gain essential awareness‑level knowledge of NIST SP 800‑82. You will learn:

• The purpose, scope, and evolution of NIST SP 800‑82.

• The differences between IT and OT environments and why they matter.

• Common OT/ICS threats, vulnerabilities, and operational risks.

• The structure of the 800‑82 guidance and recommended security controls.

• Organisational roles and responsibilities in OT cybersecurity.

• How 800‑82 aligns with CSF 2.0, RMF (800‑37), 800‑53, and critical‑infrastructure requirements.

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Course Agenda

 

Module 1: Introduction to NIST SP 800‑82 & Operational Technology Security

• A high‑level overview of NIST SP 800‑82, its purpose, and its role in securing industrial control systems. Introduces OT concepts, system types, and the importance of protecting safety‑critical operations.

Module 2: OT/ICS Threats, Risks & Security Architecture

• An awareness‑level introduction to common OT threats, vulnerabilities, and operational risks. Covers ICS reference architectures, segmentation principles, and the unique security challenges of industrial environments.

Module 3: Roles, Responsibilities & Governance for OT Cybersecurity

• A concise overview of key roles involved in OT security, including engineers, operators, system owners, security teams, and governance bodies. Explores how organisations integrate OT security into policy, processes, and risk management.

Module 4: Applying NIST 800‑82 in Practice - Alignment, Use Cases & Critical Infrastructure Security

• An introduction to how organisations apply 800‑82 in real‑world OT environments. Covers alignment with CSF 2.0, RMF (800‑37), 800‑53 controls, supply‑chain security (800‑161), and sector‑specific requirements.

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Learning Outcomes

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Participants will be able to:

• Describe the purpose and structure of NIST SP 800‑82.

• Explain the differences between IT and OT environments at an awareness level.

• Understand common OT/ICS threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.

• Recognise key roles and responsibilities in OT cybersecurity.

• Identify how 800‑82 aligns with CSF 2.0, RMF, 800‑53, and critical‑infrastructure frameworks.

• Communicate the strategic value of OT security to stakeholders and teams.

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Who Should Attend?

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This course is designed for professionals who need a foundational understanding of OT and ICS cybersecurity, including:

• Executives & Senior Leaders

• OT/ICS Engineers & Operators

• Critical Infrastructure Owners & Operators

• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Stakeholders

• Programme & Project Managers

• Security & Resilience Managers

• Anyone seeking an introduction to OT/ICS security principles

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Prerequisites

 

There are no prerequisites for this Awareness‑level course. No engineering or OT background is required.

 

Participants are provided with:

• NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800-82 Awareness Certificate courseware including links to further reading and resources.

• NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800-82 Awareness Certificate, Certificate of Completion.

• NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800-82 Awareness Certificate digital badge.

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