Industrial Security for Leaders Certificate Program
The increasing use of and dependence on Operational Technology (OT) requires that leaders understand the risk associated with this technology and how to mitigate regulatory and operational risk to their organizations. The Duke Industrial Security for Leaders Certificate program will provide an introduction to Operational Technology and threats and vulnerabilities that may facilitate malicious targeting of industrial systems. Leaders will gain an understanding of regulatory frameworks and standards and of regulatory requirements that can be implemented to protect this critical technology. On completion of the certificate program, leaders will have a firm grasp on threats, risks, mitigation and governance and oversight of OT.
2026 Program Details:
Program Dates: May 27 – 28, 2026
Registration Rate: $3,000
Registration Deadline: May 1
Delivery: In-Person
(Virtual option available)
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this two-day program, participants will be able to:
Operational Technology (OT) Foundations
- Define Operational Technology (OT) and describe its lifecycle, architecture, and convergence with IT systems
- Interpret the Purdue Model and its relevance to industrial control systems and cybersecurity
Threat Landscape & Risk Impact
- Identify and assess OT-specific threats, vulnerabilities, and incident types, including first-order and second-order impacts
- Evaluate the criticality of OT components to business operations and continuity
Cybersecurity Integration
- Explain the role of enterprise cybersecurity operations in protecting OT environments
- Recognize the unique challenges of securing industrial systems compared to traditional IT infrastructure
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
- Apply key regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, IEC 62443, NERC CIP, NIS2) to OT environments
- Understand national strategies and directives for defending critical infrastructure and reporting requirements
Security Management & Governance
- Develop business continuity plans tailored to OT environments, including early warning systems and stakeholder collaboration
- Conduct assessments of OT environments to identify gaps and prioritize remediation
- Establish governance protocols and board-level oversight metrics for OT security
Supply Chain & Infrastructure Resilience
- Analyze the security implications of OT supply chains in critical infrastructure sectors
- Recommend strategies for enhancing private sector awareness and resilience through proactive engagement
How to Enroll
Step 1: Register
Fill out the form below and complete the program payment. Note: You will need to submit the payment in order for your registration to be finalized.
Step 2: Prepare
Once you complete your registration, you will receive an email from ExecEd_Pratt@duke.edu with key program and logistics information.
Step 3: Travel
Arrange for your accommodations and travel to Durham, NC for the program. There are many hotels around Duke University, click here for some hotel recommendations.
Program Director
Art Ehuan is the Executive in Residence at the Pratt School of Engineering and Executive Director of the Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity Program. Previously Art served as the Vice President at Palo Alto Networks, a global cybersecurity corporation and managing director at Alvarez & Marsal, global cyber risk service management practice, an international consulting firm. Art has held cybersecurity leadership roles at USAA, Northrop Grumman Corporation and Cisco Systems. Art has worked with governments and law enforcement in the U.S. and overseas on cybersecurity cases, frequently giving expert testimony in federal, military, and state courts on digital forensics and cybercrime matters. For nearly two decades he has served as a lecturer for the U.S. State Department’s Anti-Terrorism Assistance Cyber Training Program, and he previously also worked as a supervisory special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and a special agent for the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Art has been retained as a cyber expert on prominent data breaches to include Sony Pictures, Target, Anthem, Equifax, Marriott and Capital One.
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