Applied Cyber Security For OT Engineers

Course Outline

A unique, specialised and blended learning approach, this course has been written by OT cyber security professionals for OT Engineers. You will benefit from years of experience in securing CNI, penetration testing, security audits, readiness assessments and project delivery. 

It's fast paced; collect the nuggets of wisdom as we go! 

Who Should Attend?

Designed to meet the needs and experience level of Automation Engineers responsible for managing today’s connected world. The course also provides a good platform for aspiring OT security professionals.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of IT/OT governance, industrial networking, foundational knowledge in Microsoft Windows operating system(s) and awareness of Linux.

Labs are structured to allow those who are self sufficient to proceed at their own pace with optional modules. 

Course Agenda

SolutionsPT has a flexible approach to training. This course can be delivered at our offices in Cheadle or, if required, on-site at your premises.

Day 1

Learning Outcome: Understand governance, standards and how this can influence system designs

• IEC 62443 overview with practical application
• MITRE ATT & CK Framework
• NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)
• Secure by design concepts
• Reference Architectures
• Zones and Conduits
  
  

Day 2

Learning Outcome: Securing the network and mitigating threats

• Network fundamentals
• Securing the network
• Risks with 'out of the box' configurations
• Network Protocols
• Exploiting common OT Protocols
• Firewalls and edge devices
• Network hardware exploits
  
  

Day 3

Learning Outcome: Spotlight into penetration testing. Explore how default/weak configuration can put systems at risk and how to remediate

• Introduction to Penetration testing for OT
• Explore weakness in Networking and how to exploit
• Explore weakness in default windows / non patched and how to exploit
• Weak passwords
• SNMP risks
• SMB risks
• Port scanning and enumeration
• Using penetration testing tools for system validation
  
  

Day 4

Learning Outcome: Using built in tools, toolkits and configuration to make Microsoft Windows more secure

• Active Directory SCADA – using Group Policy to manage and secure systems
• Standalone SCADA - Windows Workgroup security
• Application Whitelisting
• USB protection
• Patch management
• Moving data between low and high security zones
• Firewalls / Data Diodes / Content Deconstruction, Disarm, Reconstruction and Transposition
• Windows Device hardening
  
  

Day 5

Learning Outcome: Practical application of learning throughout the course. Build a small network, securing devices along the way, applying defined security standards and modifying to meet project / business requirements.

• Debloat Windows and reduce attack surface
• Apply defined security baseline(s)
• Review Configuration with security and automation tool(s)
• Security assessment and baseline validation before entering into a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) cycle
• OT Network monitoring
• OT End point Security using AI
• OT Secure Remote Access
  
  

Examination and Industry Recognised Certification

We are in the process of creating an online digital exam which will provide a certified digital badge to share on your CV's as well as social media platforms such as LinkedIn.

This is planned to launch in the summer of 2023. More details to follow.

For customers show have already undertaken this training before the course was certified by the NCSC, there will be a simple defined pathway into taking the examination to gain this industrial certification which will be available by this professional training.  

Training Resources

• Live delivery by OT cyber security professionals
• Interactive skills workshops throughout
• Detailed Lab guides with note taking 
• Virtual Lab environments to apply new skills with direct access to our experts to embed your learning
• Resource pack with links to tools, articles, best practice guides, standards, application and more
• Complementary leading Industrial Cyber Security book to take away
• These 5 days are your days, ask our trainers / consultants real world issues!