Cisco OT Security Practitioner: Protecting the Systems That Power Our World

What does cybersecurity look like when the networks you're protecting control factories, power grids, and critical infrastructure? In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Tanner Swift is joined by Mai Vang, Product Manager at Learn with Cisco, and Mubasher Nawaz, who leads Cisco's certification portfolio, to discuss the new Cisco OT Security Practitioner certification. Together, they explore the growing importance of operational technology (OT) security, how it differs from traditional IT security, and why collaboration between IT and OT professionals is essential to protecting the physical systems we rely on every day. The conversation also examines emerging career opportunities in industrial cybersecurity, the practical skills learners need to succeed, and how hands-on labs and training through Cisco U. can help prepare professionals to secure industrial networks and operational environments. Whether you're an IT professional looking to expand your expertise, an industrial technology specialist interested in cybersecurity, or someone just beginning their learning journey, this episode offers insight into the evolving world of OT security and how to get started. Subscribe to the Cisco Learning Network Podcast for more conversations about Cisco certifications, emerging technologies, and the future of IT.