What is the NCSP 800-82 Awareness Certificate?

The NCSP 800-82 Awareness Certificate introduces foundational concepts from NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security. It is part of the governed NCSP credential ecosystem aligned to NIST CSF 2.0 and the NIST SP 800-series.

How does this course align with NIST SP 800-82?

The course focuses on the core principles of NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2, including ICS security fundamentals, threat vectors, vulnerabilities, risk mitigation strategies, and how ICS security integrates with NIST CSF 2.0, SP 800-53, and SP 800-37.

Who governs and maintains the NCSP 800-82 Awareness Certificate?

The NIST Cybersecurity Professional (NCSP) framework is a structured, NIST-aligned cybersecurity and digital trust workforce competency framework developed by CySec Professionals Ltd and governed by The Digital Trust Institute (DTI).

Is NCSP 800-82 Awareness considered official NIST training?

NCSP training is not generic NIST training. It is a governed credential ecosystem aligned to NIST CSF 2.0 and the NIST SP 800-series, with formal governance and stewardship by The Digital Trust Institute.

Who is authorised to deliver NCSP 800-82 Awareness training?

Only organisations formally authorised by The Digital Trust Institute may deliver NCSP training or assessments. Unauthorised use of NCSP identifiers is prohibited.

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

Course Description

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.

The NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (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.

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.

Course Agenda

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

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

Module 3: Roles, Responsibilities & Governance for OT Cybersecurity

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

Learning Outcomes

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.

Who Should Attend?

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

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.

Enrol Today

This NIST Cybersecurity Professional® (NCSP®) 800‑82 Awareness course provides students with a foundational understanding of OT/ICS cybersecurity risks and the security practices defined in NIST SP 800‑82.