Cybersecurity Basics for Manufacturing
Protect Your Operations: Learn Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Modern Manufacturing
Safeguard your manufacturing operations with this essential course on cybersecurity fundamentals. As factories become smarter and more connected, protecting sensitive data and systems is critical to prevent costly breaches and downtime.
This course introduces key concepts of industrial cybersecurity, including common threats, risk management strategies, and best practices for securing smart devices, networks, and data flows in manufacturing environments. Learn how to identify vulnerabilities, implement protective measures, and maintain compliance with industry standards.
No prior cybersecurity background required; ideal as a foundation for teams beginning or maturing an industrial cybersecurity program.
Key Topics Include:
- Cybersecurity basics for manufacturing systems
- Common cyber threats and attack vectors in Industry 4.0
- Securing smart devices, sensors, and connected equipment
- Data protection and network security best practices
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Compliance requirements and standards for industrial cybersecurity
By the end of this course, you’ll understand how to protect your manufacturing operations from cyber risks and ensure resilience in a connected world.
**This course is brought to you by ToolingU.**
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for Plant Managers and Operations Leaders responsible for uptime, safety, and risk; Manufacturing Engineers and Industrial Engineers, Quality, Safety, and Compliance Managers needing awareness of cyber attacks; Maintenance and Reliability teams implementing connected diagnostics and remote access; SMB manufacturers adopting smart factory tools without dedicated security staff; Procurement and Supply Chain roles evaluating vendor cybersecurity and third-party risk; and Frontline Supervisors and Technicians who acces HMIs, tablets, and cloud dashboards.
Course Length: 1 hour
Start and End Times: Flexible
Format: Self-Paced
What You Will Learn
During this 1-hour asynchronous course, you will learn about:
- Fundamentals of cybersecurity in manufacturing environments
- Common cyber threats and how they impact smart factories
- Best practices for network security and data protection
- How to secure smart devices, sensors, and industrial IoT systems
- Steps for risk assessment and vulnerability management
- Strategies for incident response and recovery planning
- Compliance with industry cybersecurity standards
- Building a culture of cyber awareness across the workforce
