Columbia, MD – The Technology Advancement Center (TAC) is excited to announce the launch of its Operational Technology (OT) BoOTcamp, a hands-on training program designed to equip cybersecurity professionals with the skills needed to secure critical infrastructure environments and industrial control systems (ICS).
Hosted at TheLink in Columbia, Maryland, or at your facility or event, this immersive five-day course provides participants with practical experience in programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial networking, and incident response, preparing them to tackle the cybersecurity challenges unique to OT systems.
As cyber threats against critical infrastructure continue to rise, the TAC OT BoOTcamp delivers real-world training to help professionals protect the systems that power essential industries such as energy, manufacturing, and transportation.
Steve Hutchinson, BSEE, MSEd, Director of Cyber Training, TAC Training Center notes “TAC’s OT BoOTcamp will create a new generation of cyber analysts, enabling them to work effectively with critical infrastructure and plant engineering functions to monitor and detect attacks – defending critical components of plants, at scale.”
Participants will cover a variety of topics including PLC Programming & Ladder Logic, Network Security & Modbus Protocols, Incident Response & Cyber Defense, Hands-On Labs & Simulations while working with ESP32s, Raspberry Pis, and industrial control hardware. To maximize hands-on learning, TAC provides each student with Pre-configured laptops (for in-class use), Breadboards, ESP32s, Raspberry Pis, and wiring kits (students keep these for continued practice).
The TAC OT BoOTcamp is a career-changing opportunity for professionals looking to specialize in industrial cybersecurity. With a hands-on approach and expert-led instruction, attendees will gain the skills needed to secure the critical infrastructure sectors that drive our economy and national security.
Watch Video: A brief overview of TAC’s OT BoOTcamp and why we created the certification course
