Cybersecurity for Digital Manufacturing

Modern manufacturing relies on a continuous digital thread of data, making factories and design centers prime targets for sophisticated cyber attacks. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to securing the infrastructure that powers today’s industrial world. Learners will progress from understanding basic security terminology to applying modern defense strategies specifically tailored for operational environments. By the end of this course, you will be able to recognize critical vulnerabilities in manufacturing workflows and suggest effective countermeasures to protect intellectual property and physical assets. What you'll learn: - Understand the core concepts of cybersecurity in a digital manufacturing context - Identify risks associated with the digital thread of product and process information - Learn the unique security requirements of Operational Technology (OT) versus standard IT - Apply zero-trust architecture principles to industrial control systems and IIoT devices - Recognize modern threats including ransomware, industrial espionage, and counterfeiting - Practice evaluating the security posture of manufacturing infrastructure through written exercises The curriculum starts with foundational definitions and the history of industrial security, followed by an exploration of modern threat landscapes and practical defense frameworks. This course is built for beginners in the manufacturing or security fields and requires no previous technical background. Begin your journey toward securing the future of digital production.