Can I start without paying?

Yes. Start with the free OT lab and beginner learning path. You can create an account when you want to save progress, attempts, and certificates.

Do I need prior OT or PLC experience?

No. The beginner path introduces OT architecture, automation basics, Purdue levels, security concepts, and practical labs before moving into advanced assessments.

How do I prove progress?

The platform tracks quiz attempts, lab activity, certificates, invoices, and completion evidence so learners and admins can verify progress cleanly.

Are the labs aligned to real OT security practice?

The labs are built around industrial workflows and reference concepts from IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, Purdue architecture, SOC triage, and safety-first risk assessment.

otsec academy — Hands-on OT security training

About otsec academy

Courses and hands-on labs for people moving into OT security from automation or IT security.

Operational technology (OT) monitors and controls physical equipment, such as pumps, trains, and production lines.

OT security is short for operational technology cybersecurity: protecting these systems from cyber threats so physical processes can run safely and reliably.

otsec academy is a brand of Northstar Cyber LLP.

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The company behind otsec academy

Owned and operated by Northstar Cyber LLP.

Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, we run the platform, deliver training, and issue course certificates and purchase invoices.

Questions? Write to info@otsec.academy. Read our privacy policy and terms of service.

Company details

Brand: otsec academy
Owned and operated by: Northstar Cyber LLP
Based in: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
GSTIN: 29AAZFN0639F1ZR
Support: info@otsec.academy

Your learning path

What this app is for

otsec academy helps you learn OT security from the beginning, practise it safely, and check what you know.

1
Start with the basics
Learn how OT systems work, how they connect, and why safety and reliability matter.
2
Learn with labs
Use guided simulations to build control logic, inspect traffic, assess risk, and investigate incidents.
3
Test your knowledge
Use quizzes and flashcards to find what you understand and what you should review next.
4
Prepare for professional certifications
Strengthen the practical knowledge used when studying for professional OT security certifications.

Practical by design

Learn by doing, not only by reading.

The labs use simulated industrial systems. You can try an action, see what changes, inspect the evidence, and correct a mistake without affecting real equipment.

Every lab explains the task, the system, and what success looks like.
Your actions change the simulation so you can see cause and effect.
Findings show the evidence behind the result.
The labs do not connect to live industrial equipment.

Talk to the team

Batch dates, team training, invoices or anything about Northstar Cyber LLP — write to info@otsec.academy.

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About otsec academy

Courses and hands-on labs for people moving into OT security from automation or IT security.

Operational technology (OT) monitors and controls physical equipment, such as pumps, trains, and production lines.

OT security is short for operational technology cybersecurity: protecting these systems from cyber threats so physical processes can run safely and reliably.

What this app is for

otsec academy helps you learn OT security from the beginning, practise it safely, and check what you know.

Start with the basics

Learn how OT systems work, how they connect, and why safety and reliability matter.

Learn with labs

Use guided simulations to build control logic, inspect traffic, assess risk, and investigate incidents.

Test your knowledge

Use quizzes and flashcards to find what you understand and what you should review next.

Prepare for professional certifications

Strengthen the practical knowledge used when studying for professional OT security certifications.