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Essentials for OT

PRO-14 Cyber security awareness training

one actionAlso in ASD Essentials for enterprise IT

All personnel need cyber security awareness training. Tailor it to how each role works with OT systems, and update it regularly for current threats and operational considerations.

Reviewed 18 October 2026 · Current to ASD's Essentials for OT, published 15 October 2026

The principle

Personnel are provided with ongoing cyber security awareness training, including operational security considerations, tailored to their duties, access levels and current cyber threats.

ASD, Information Security Manual (ISM), Principle PRO-14

The action

ASD's actions are quoted as published in Essentials for OT. ASD has not given them IDs, so they are numbered by position.

  1. Action 1 of 1

    Ensure all personnel receive cyber security awareness training that is tailored to how they will interact with OT systems in their assigned roles, and update it on a regular basis to reflect current threats and operational considerations.

    In plain English: Give all personnel cyber security awareness training suited to how they work with OT systems in their role. Update it regularly for current threats and operational considerations.

    Domains
    Governance and culture

See all 34 principles in Essentials for OT, or read our OT guide.

Sources

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