CIPTF Certification
Certified ICS Penetration Testing Foundation
Unlock the gateway to a lucrative career in cybersecurity with our Certified ICS Penetration Testing Foundation course. This cutting-edge training program is meticulously crafted to equip you with the foundational skills necessary to protect Industrial Control Systems (ICS) from cyber threats. By mastering the art of penetration testing in ICS environments, you'll be ready to safeguard critical infrastructure and ensure the uninterrupted operation of essential services
Penetration testing is the cornerstone of ICS cybersecurity. It involves simulating cyber attacks to identify and rectify vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. Given the critical nature of ICS in industries such as manufacturing, energy, and transportation, robust penetration testing is essential to prevent disruptions, maintain safety, and protect sensitive data. This proactive approach is vital for maintaining the reliability and security of industrial operations

Why Enroll in This Course?
Enrolling in the Certified ICS Penetration Testing Foundation course is a pivotal step towards becoming an expert in a high-demand field. Here's why this course is indispensable:
Comprehensive Curriculum
Learn the intricacies of ICS architecture, components, and the distinct differences between ICS and DCS.
Hands-on Experience:
Gain practical skills in penetration testing techniques, from reconnaissance and sniffing to advanced exploitation methods.
Industry Standards:
Understand and apply key cybersecurity standards such as ISA99/IEC62443 and NIST 800-82 to ensure compliance and enhance security.
Career Advancement:
Position yourself as a sought-after professional in cybersecurity, opening doors to high-paying roles and career growth.
Expert Guidance:
Benefit from the knowledge and experience of industry veterans who will mentor you through complex ICS penetration testing scenarios

Secure Your Future in ICS Penetration Testing
By completing this course, you'll be prepared to tackle the most challenging cybersecurity threats facing industrial environments today. Join us and become a certified professional who can confidently protect critical infrastructure, making a significant impact in the field of cybersecurity and propelling your career to new heights.
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Course Overview
What You'll Learn
Module 1 :
Briefing of ICS
Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are used in various industries to monitor and control physical processes such as manufacturing, energy production, and transportation. They integrate hardware, software, and networked communication to automate industrial operations efficiently.
Module 2:
Difference between ICS and DCS (Distributed Control Systems)
- ICS (Industrial Control Systems): Encompasses a broader range of control systems used in industrial environments, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), SCADA systems, and PLC-based systems. ICS manages processes across multiple industries.
- DCS (Distributed Control Systems): Specifically refers to control systems used in large-scale industrial processes where multiple autonomous controllers are distributed throughout the system. DCS often includes centralized supervisory control for process monitoring and management.
Module 3 :
Briefing of ISA99/IEC62443 and NIST 800-82
- ISA99/IEC62443: Standards that provide guidelines and best practices for securing Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS). They outline security requirements, control objectives, and implementation guidance tailored for ICS environments.
- NIST 800-82: NIST Special Publication that provides guidance on securing Industrial Control Systems (ICS), including recommendations for cybersecurity controls, risk management, and incident response.
Module 4 :
ICS Protocols Overview
Modbus
- Introduction and Protocol Overview: Modbus is a communication protocol widely used in industrial automation for connecting electronic devices. It is simple and widely adopted for its ease of implementation.
- Reconnaissance (Active and Passive): Techniques to gather information about Modbus devices and networks, including scanning for active Modbus hosts and analyzing network traffic passively.
- Sniffing and Eavesdropping: Intercepting and analyzing Modbus communication to capture sensitive information such as register values and commands.
- Baseline Response Replay: Mimicking normal Modbus traffic to evade detection or conduct reconnaissance without triggering alarms.
- Modbus Flooding: Overloading Modbus devices or networks with excessive requests to disrupt operations or cause denial-of-service conditions.
- Modifying Coil and Register Values of PLC: Unauthorized manipulation of Modbus coil and register values to control PLC operations or cause process malfunctions.
Module 5 :
S7 Communication
- Introduction and Protocol Overview: S7 Communication is used in Siemens PLCs for programming, data exchange, and control functions. It supports various communication protocols like MPI, PROFIBUS, and PROFINET.
- Reconnaissance (Active and Passive): Techniques to identify Siemens S7 devices on networks and gather information about their configurations and vulnerabilities.
- Sniffing and Eavesdropping: Intercepting S7 communication to capture PLC program logic, data exchange, or control commands.
- Uploading and Downloading PLC Programs: Unauthorized access to upload or download PLC programs to manipulate control logic or introduce malicious code.
- Start and Stop PLC CPU: Unauthorized control over the operational state of PLC CPUs, affecting the entire industrial process.
Zigbee (802.15.4)
- Introduction and Protocol Overview: Zigbee is a wireless communication protocol used in IoT and industrial automation for low-power, short-range wireless networking.
- Reconnaissance: Identifying Zigbee devices, network topologies, and communication patterns to understand potential attack vectors.
- Sniffing and Eavesdropping: Capturing and analyzing Zigbee communication to intercept sensitive data or commands transmitted between devices.
- Replay Attacks: Resending captured Zigbee frames to execute unauthorized actions or manipulate device behavior.
- Packet Forging Attack: Crafting and injecting malicious Zigbee packets to exploit vulnerabilities or compromise devices.
- Jamming Attacks: Emitting interference signals to disrupt Zigbee communication and cause denial-of-service conditions.
- Dissociation Attacks: Forcing Zigbee devices to disconnect from their network, disrupting communication and potentially causing operational disruptions.
Module 7 :
Industrial MQTT
- Introduction: MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) is a lightweight messaging protocol for IoT and industrial applications, facilitating efficient communication between devices and servers.
- Protocol Details: Overview of MQTT communication flows, message formats, and quality of service levels (QoS).
- Recon and Enumeration of Topics: Identifying MQTT topics used for data exchange between devices and servers to understand communication patterns.
- Reverse Engineering of Communication: Analyzing MQTT message payloads and protocols to extract meaningful data or manipulate communication flows.
- DOS Attacks: Conducting Denial-of-Service attacks against MQTT brokers or devices to disrupt communication and cause service unavailability.
Firmware Reversing
- Identifying Compression and Types: Recognizing and decompressing firmware images to access and analyze embedded software and configurations.
- Firmware Analysis: Reverse engineering firmware to understand functionality, vulnerabilities, and communication protocols used by embedded devices.
- Simulating Firmware: Emulating firmware environments to replicate device behavior, test vulnerabilities, and validate security controls.
ARM
- Architecture: Overview of ARM processor architecture commonly used in embedded systems and IoT devices.
- Instruction Set: Understanding ARM instruction set architecture (ISA) and assembly language for analyzing firmware and executing shellcode.
- Procedure Call Convention: Conventions for calling and returning from functions in ARM assembly, critical for analyzing firmware and reverse engineering.
- System Call Convention: Interfacing with operating systems and peripherals using ARM system call conventions in firmware analysis.
- Reversing Techniques: Methods and tools for reverse engineering ARM-based firmware, including disassembly, debugging, and code analysis.
- Buffer Overflow Attacks: Exploiting buffer overflow vulnerabilities in ARM-based systems to gain unauthorized access, execute arbitrary code, or manipulate device behavior.
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