Abstract: An industrial operations network is disclosed herein. More particularly the disclosure may pertain to an industrial operations network designed for facilitating the training of security concepts for industrial operations. In one embodiment, an apparatus for training industrial security concepts is disclosed. The apparatus may comprise a portable industrial operations network comprising: at least one router; at least one firewall; at least one programmable logic controller; and at least one display connected to the portable industrial operations network, said at least one display adapted to display, at different times, normal operating conditions of said portable industrial operations network and security fault conditions in said portable industrial operations network.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for electrostatic discharge (ESD) testing at manufacturing or repair workspaces. An operator's connection to ground is tested periodically, with the test being initiated by an action at the workspace, such as the operating touching equipment at the workspace, or an operation being completed at the workspace. A logic unit is triggered to query ESD test results upon the occurrence of such an action. The test is automatically completed and test results are provided.