Assessing and Protecting Industrial Control Systems

🛡️ Course Title: Empowering You to Navigate the OT Landscape: Keystone Actions for Robust Industrial Control Systems Security

Course Headline: Assessing and Protecting Industrial Control Systems

Course Description:

Overview: Dive into the world of Operational Technology (OT) security with our expert-led course designed to equip you with the practical, hands-on experience necessary to secure OT environments. Through simulated exercises and real-world scenarios, you'll learn from Marcel Rick-Cenc, an instructor with extensive experience in the field. This course is your gateway to elevating your defensive OT skills to a higher level and understanding the nuances of securing industrial control systems (ICS).

Why Join?

• Practical Skills & Strategies: Gain a deep dive into the essentials of OT security, with a focus on practical skills that can be immediately applied.
• Real-World Context: Learn by doing with a hands-on mission to secure the Joy Cookie Factory's shop floor as it transitions to an online environment.
• Comprehensive Ecosystem Understanding: Master the unique operating conditions of OT devices and learn to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats.
• Asset Inventory & Assessment: Create a thorough inventory of OT assets and assess devices for common vulnerabilities, establishing a strong foundation for implementing robust security measures.
• Essential Skills & Techniques: Develop the necessary skills to fortify your OT environment against attacks using onboard resources and a firewall, without overdependence on costly detection and response tools.

Key Learning Points:

• OT Security Fundamentals: Understand the principles of securing OT environments and how they differ from IT security.
• Threat Recognition & Protection Techniques: Learn to recognize threats specific to OT systems and implement effective onboard protection techniques.
• Asset Management & Inventory Creation: Acquire the skills to manage an OT asset inventory, a critical step in securing your infrastructure.
• Vulnerability Assessment: Gain proficiency in assessing OT devices for vulnerabilities, ensuring you're prepared to mitigate potential security breaches.

Course Structure:

• Predecessor Course: While not mandatory, completing the predecessor course, "Practical Industrial Control System Penetration Testing," provides a comprehensive understanding of OT device vulnerabilities and their operating environments for a holistic learning experience.
• Simulated OT Network Exercise: Engage with a simulated network of a cookie factory to apply what you've learned in creating an OT asset inventory and conducting vulnerability assessments.
• Real-World Scenarios: Apply your skills to real-world scenarios, offering insight into the practical application of OT security measures.

Course Benefits:

• Advance Your Career: Mastering the art of defending ICS/OT devices is a valuable skill that can set you apart in the job market.
• Protect Critical Infrastructure: Learn how to safeguard essential components of industrial processes, ensuring operational resilience.
• Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats: With cyber threats evolving rapidly, this course keeps you at the forefront of OT security best practices.

Enrollment Information:

• Recommended Previous Course: For a more comprehensive understanding, we recommend taking "Practical Industrial Control System Penetration Testing" beforehand.
• Software Note: Please note that the software used in this course is not provided by us. We offer limited assistance, and for any issues, we direct you to contact the publisher of the software.
• Installation Instructions: The installation instructions are created based on our best knowledge, but participants are responsible for their own setup.

Take the first step towards a mastery of defending industrial control systems by joining this course today! Embark on a journey towards a more secure and resilient future in OT security. 🚀🔒

Bonus: Curious about penetration testing of ICS/OT devices? Join my course "Practical Industrial Control System Penetration Testing" to expand your knowledge even further! 🛠️💻