Definition
OT Incident Management is the structured process for identifying, responding to, and recovering from cybersecurity events within Operational Technology environments. It involves a coordinated effort to contain threats, minimize disruption to critical industrial processes, and restore normal operations swiftly. This management approach is crucial for maintaining the safety, security, and reliability of industrial control systems and the physical processes they govern. For instance, it could involve isolating a compromised SCADA system to prevent a widespread outage in a manufacturing plant. Unlike IT incident management, OT incident management prioritizes operational continuity and safety alongside data security. This topic is frequently covered in cybersecurity certifications like CompTIA Security+ and CySA+.