Ready to transform your cybersecurity approach? This MOOC is designed for IT/OT professionals in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like you, who are the go-to person for keeping systems secure. You'll move beyond the basics, gaining actionable skills to protect your critical IT and OT infrastructure from evolving threats.

Cybersecurity Essentials : from Risk to Resilience

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Gain actionable skills to protect your critical IT and OT infrastructure from evolving threats.
Understand common attack techniques like phishing and ransomware, learn how adversaries exploit vulnerabilities in both IT and OT environments.
Master practical defense strategies.
Discover low-cost, high-impact security measures and integrate cybersecurity best practices into your existing workflows.
Skills you'll gain
Tools you'll learn
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April 2026
Assessments
26 assignments
Taught in English
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