Description
The OPSWAT Data-Transfer Security Associate (ODSA) course is a specialized training program focused on securing critical infrastructure during data transfers.
Participants will explore network layering, the Purdue Model, demilitarized zones (DMZ) implementation for heightened security, and understand the essential differences between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). The course also addresses Transient Cyber Assets (TCA) and Removable Media (RM) risks, providing mitigation strategies, and covers air-gapped network concepts with an emphasis on secure data transfer and minimizing connections for network security.
Designed for cybersecurity professionals, this course provides essential knowledge and skills for effectively managing and securing data transfers within critical infrastructure environments.
What Will You Get?
Access to the OPSWAT Academy self-paced learning platform and enjoy these benefits:
Learning Outcomes
- Understand network segmentation, the Purdue Model, and the application of DMZs in network security
- Gain insights into the fundamentals of IT and OT and the unique challenges in SCADA system architecture
- Learn about the risks and mitigation strategies for TCA and RM in critical networks
- Comprehend air-gapped network concepts, challenges, and strategies for securing isolated systems




