OT/ICS Fundamentals: Master the critical differences between IT and OT environments and understand key industrial cybersecurity concepts and terminology
Industrial Control System Architecture: Gain deep knowledge of PLCs, SCADA systems, DCS, and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
Industrial Protocol Expertise: Analyze and understand Modbus, PROFIBUS, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, OPC, and ICCP through practical packet analysis
Secure Network Design: Implement defense-in-depth strategies, proper network segmentation, and secure remote access solutions for industrial environments
Threat Intelligence: Identify attack vectors, understand the OT Kill Chain, and learn how to use the MITRE ATT&CK Framework for ICS
Risk Assessment Methodologies: Apply specialized OT/ICS risk assessment techniques including Cybersecurity HAZOP and system profiling
Practical Security Controls: Develop and implement effective security controls for asset management, network protection, and patch management
Monitoring & Incident Response: Establish effective monitoring systems and develop OT-specific incident response capabilities
Hands-On Skills: Practical examples of industrial network reconnaissance, packet analysis, vulnerability assessment, system profiling and more
Regulatory Compliance: Navigate complex standards and regulations like ISA/IEC 62443 and NIST SP-800-82 to ensure regulatory compliance