How to Get Into ICS Security

Overview

Explore ICS security essentials:

from lab creation to Stuxnet analysis. Gain practical insights, resources, and actionable steps for entering the field of industrial control systems security.

Syllabus

• Introduction to ICS Security
Overview of Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
Importance of ICS Security
Current Threat Landscape
• Fundamental Concepts of ICS
Key Components and Architecture
ICS versus IT systems
Common Protocols and Networks
• Setting Up an ICS Security Lab
Hardware and Software Requirements
Virtualization Solutions
ICS Simulators and Tools
• Understanding ICS Threats and Vulnerabilities
Common Attack Vectors
Vulnerability Assessment Tools
Incident Impact Case Studies
• Stuxnet Analysis
Background and Historical Context
Technical Dissection of Stuxnet
Lessons Learned from Stuxnet
• Security Practices and Frameworks
Defense-in-Depth Strategies
NIST and ISA/IEC 62443 Standards
Network Segmentation and Honeypots
• ICS Security Tools and Techniques
Intrusion Detection and Monitoring
Patch and Update Management
Penetration Testing in ICS Environments
• Responding to ICS Incidents
Incident Response Planning
Forensic Analysis for ICS
Recovery and Continuity Strategies
• Career Pathways in ICS Security
Essential Skills and Certifications
Networking and Professional Communities
Current Job Market and Opportunities
• Practical Project: Securing a Simulated ICS Environment
Setup and Security Configuration
Reporting and Mitigation Strategies
Peer Review and Feedback Sessions

Subjects

Conference Talks