Certification · CompTIA SecOT+ · Released October 2026

CompTIA SecOT+ Study Guide by Kai London

This study guide takes you through the knowledge CompTIA SecOT+ expects, area by area, in clear language — with worked examples, exam tips and practice questions so you can check your progress as you go.

What the book covers

OT fundamentals

Control systems, the Purdue model and how OT differs from IT.

Industrial protocols

Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA and others, and their security weaknesses.

Architecture and segmentation

Zones, conduits and defensible network design for industrial sites.

Risk and standards

Applying IEC 62443 and related frameworks to OT risk.

Monitoring and response

Detection, incident handling and recovery where safety comes first.

Practice and review

End-of-chapter questions with explanations, plus a final review checklist.

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Who it is for

Candidates preparing for SecOT+, IT security staff moving into OT, and engineers taking on cybersecurity responsibilities.

About the author

Professor Kai London — CISSP, CISM.

An internationally recognised cybersecurity executive, board advisor and Founder & CEO of Quantum AI Systems Security LLC, writing at the convergence of AI, governance and operational resilience. Honorary Professor and Researcher at UCL.