PLC Architecture, Programming & OT Cybersecurity 2026
PLC Architecture, Programming & OT Cybersecurity Workshop
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Location: Oxnard College
Join us for an interactive, hands-on workshop exploring Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), industrial automation, and Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity.
PLCs are essential components of modern industrial systems, controlling automated processes in manufacturing, water treatment facilities, energy systems, and other critical infrastructure. As these systems become increasingly connected, understanding their operation and cybersecurity risks is more important than ever.
In this workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of PLC architecture, programming, and industrial communication while exploring how cybersecurity principles help protect industrial control systems from potential threats.
What You Will Learn:
- PLC Architecture: Understand PLC components, inputs and outputs, and their roles in industrial automation.
- PLC Programming: Explore basic ladder logic and develop simple control programs through hands-on activities.
- Industrial Communication: Learn how PLCs communicate with sensors, actuators, and other industrial systems.
- Introduction to OT Cybersecurity: Discover common cybersecurity risks affecting PLCs and industrial control systems.
- Securing Industrial Systems: Explore basic cybersecurity practices for protecting PLCs, industrial networks, and critical infrastructure.
Who Should Attend? This workshop is designed for students interested in cybersecurity, information technology, engineering, industrial automation, and related technical careers. No prior PLC programming experience is required.
Why Attend? Gain practical exposure to industrial automation technologies, discover how cybersecurity applies to real-world operational systems, and explore career opportunities in automation and OT cybersecurity.
Registration: Free workshop. Advance registration is encouraged.
Registration is open only to Ventura County College students.