The CompTIA SecOT+ Certification is an upcoming credential for experienced professionals responsible for securing and managing operational technology environments. It connects cybersecurity practices with the safety, availability, and operational demands of industrial systems.
CompTIA designed the certification for professionals who must assess OT risks, interpret threat intelligence, secure industrial architectures and respond to cyber-physical incidents. It covers environments such as manufacturing plants, utilities, transportation systems and other critical infrastructure.
Unlike a general cybersecurity credential, this OT Cybersecurity Certification addresses the physical consequences of attacks. A security incident in an OT environment may interrupt production, damage equipment, affect essential services,s or put human safety at risk.
The certification is currently listed as V1, with exam code SOT-001, and is scheduled for release in December 2026. CompTIA states that the current examination objectives are a draft and may be revised before launch.
Operational technology is becoming more connected to enterprise networks, cloud platforms, and remote management systems. This convergence improves efficiency, but it also creates new routes through which attackers can reach industrial equipment and control processes.
Traditional IT security knowledge does not fully address OT priorities. Industrial environments must protect confidentiality and integrity while maintaining safety, availability, reliability, and uninterrupted production.
CompTIA SecOT+ Certification training helps professionals develop knowledge across both areas. It focuses on the ability to:
Starting early allows candidates to build the required foundation before the final examination specifications are released. NYTCC will update its training content when CompTIA publishes the final objectives.
Everything you need to know about the curriculum and outcomes.
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Our CompTIA SecOT+ Online Training is designed to make complex OT security concepts clear, practical, and easier to retain.
The CompTIA SecOT+ Course will continue to evolve as CompTIA finalizes the certification. This ensures that candidates prepare with current and relevant information.
| Exam Detail | Official Current Information |
| Certification | CompTIA SecOT+ |
| Required Exam | SecOT+ SOT-001 V1 |
| Exam Version | V1 |
| Exam Series Code | SOT-001 |
| Launch Date | December 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Question Types | Multiple-choice and performance-based |
| Recommended Experience | 3+ years in OT environments and 2+ years implementing OT cybersecurity solutions |
| Current Objective Status | Draft; subject to change |
Knowledge weightage as per official certification standards.
| Exam Domain | Domain Summary |
| 1.0 OT Systems and Safety Foundations | Workplace Safety • OT Systems • Control Theory • Industrial Protocols • OT Infrastructure |
| 2.0 OT Risk Management | Governance and Compliance • Cybersecurity Programs • Risk Assessment • Risk Monitoring • Change Management |
| 3.0 OT Threat Intelligence | Threat Intelligence • Historical OT Attacks • Threat Landscape • Cyberdefense Analysis |
| 4.0 OT Cybersecurity Architecture, Design, and Engineering | Secure Architecture • Physical Security • Hardware Security • Application Security • Network Controls • Identity Management |
| 5.0 OT Security Operations | Asset Management • Security Data Analysis • Vulnerability Management • Portable Device Security |
| 6.0 OT Incident Management | Incident Frameworks • Response Preparation • Incident Handling • Data Analysis • Containment • Recovery |
SecOT+ is designed for professionals working where industrial operations and cybersecurity meet. The knowledge covered may support career development in roles such as:
Earning a certification does not guarantee employment or promotion. Its value depends on your experience, technical ability, industry knowledge and the requirements of each employer.
For experienced professionals, SecOT+ may provide a structured way to demonstrate knowledge of OT safety, security architecture, risk management, threat intelligence, security operations and incident management.
There is no reliable certification-specific average salary yet because SecOT+ has not launched. Compensation will depend on the job role, country, industry, experience, and responsibility level.For context, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that information security analysts earned a median annual wage of $124,910 in May 2024. This is occupational data, not a guaranteed salary for SecOT+ holders. Senior OT security engineers and consultants may earn more, while entry-level positions may pay less.
CompTIA states that SecOT+ V1 is scheduled to launch in December 2026. Candidates should check the official page regularly because release information may be updated.
The examination series code is SOT-001, and the current version is V1.
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CompTIA has not yet announced the examination price. Avoid relying on fees published by unofficial websites until CompTIA confirms the cost.
The question count, examination length, and passing score remain to be determined. CompTIA currently confirms that the assessment will include multiple-choice and performance-based questions.
CompTIA recommends at least three years of hands-on OT experience and two years implementing cybersecurity solutions in OT environments. The current documents present this as recommended experience.
No. CompTIA identifies the current SOT-001 V1 objectives as a draft. Domains, percentages, and individual topics may change before the December 2026 launch.
The credential may complement experience relevant to OT security engineering, ICS security, industrial network defense, risk management and incident response. Employment and salary outcomes depend on the candidate and employer.