The Certified ICS Penetration Testing Professional course provides advanced knowledge and practical methodologies for conducting authorized security assessments of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) environments. You will develop a deeper understanding of ICS architectures, SCADA systems, PLCs, industrial protocols, network security, attack surfaces, and vulnerabilities.
The course focuses on applying professional penetration-testing methodologies to identify security weaknesses, analyze potential attack paths, assess risks, and support effective remediation in controlled environments.
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COURSE OVERVIEW
A practical and hands-on curriculum designed to take you from the basics
to advanced CIPTP concepts and real-world investigation skills.
Gain hands-on experience with industry-
relevant tools and techniques to become
confident in real-world CIPTP investigations
Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are critical components in various industries, managing and controlling physical processes such as manufacturing, energy production, and utilities. They integrate hardware, software, and networking to automate and optimize industrial operations.
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 Special Publication that provides guidance on securing Industrial Control Systems (ICS), including recommendations for cybersecurity controls, risk management, and incident response.
Sensors, actuators, and instruments that interact directly with physical processes.
Control units that execute control algorithms and manage communication with field devices.
Software for real-time monitoring, control, and data acquisition from remote devices.
Graphical interface for operators to interact with the control system.
Communication channels (e.g., LAN, WAN) used for data transmission within the control system.
Overview of fundamental electronic components used in industrial devices and systems.
Techniques for reverse engineering printed circuit boards (PCBs) to understand circuit layouts, components, and connections.
I2C is a serial communication bus used for connecting microcontrollers and peripheral devices.
Overview of I2C communication protocol, including data transfer modes and addressing.
Techniques for interfacing with I2C devices to analyze and manipulate data exchanges.
Modifying data on I2C buses to manipulate device behavior or extract sensitive information.
Capturing and analyzing real-time I2C communication to intercept commands or data between devices.
SPI is a synchronous serial communication interface used for connecting microcontrollers and peripheral devices.
Overview of SPI communication protocol, including data transfer modes, clocking, and signaling.
Techniques for interfacing with SPI devices to analyze and manipulate data exchanges.
Modifying data on SPI buses to manipulate device behavior or extract sensitive information.
Capturing and analyzing real-time SPI communication to intercept commands or data between devices.
UART is a serial communication protocol commonly used for asynchronous communication between microcontrollers and devices.
Techniques for identifying UART interfaces on devices and systems for debugging or exploitation purposes.
Automated tools and methods for identifying
Manual techniques and hardware/software tools for identifying UART interfaces.
Using UART for debugging purposes, including accessing bootloaders, console output, and device firmware.
JTAG and SWD are hardware interfaces used for debugging and testing embedded systems and microcontrollers.
Techniques for identifying JTAG and SWD interfaces on devices and systems for debugging or exploitation purposes.
Automated tools and methods for identifying JTAG and SWD interfaces efficiently.
Manual techniques and hardware/software tools for identifying JTAG and SWD interfaces.
Using JTAG or SWD interfaces for debugging purposes, including accessing memory, dumping firmware, and manipulating device behavior.
Recognizing and decompressing firmware images to access and analyze embedded software and configurations.
Reverse engineering firmware to understand functionality, vulnerabilities, and communication protocols used by embedded devices.
Emulating firmware environments to replicate device behavior, test vulnerabilities, and validate security controls.
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.
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.
A specialized digital computer used for automating electromechanical processes in industrial environments. PLCs execute control algorithms and manage devices based on user-defined logic.
Similar to PLCs, RTUs are deployed in remote locations to collect data from sensors and control devices. They interface with SCADA systems for monitoring and managing distributed assets and facilities.
Modbus is a widely used communication protocol in industrial automation for connecting electronic devices. It is known for its simplicity and widespread adoption in PLCs and RTUs.
Techniques for identifying Modbus devices on networks through scanning and analyzing traffic passively.
Capturing Modbus communication to intercept and analyze data exchanges between devices.
Mimicking normal Modbus traffic to evade detection or conduct reconnaissance without triggering alarms.
Overloading Modbus devices or networks with excessive requests to disrupt operations or cause denial-of-service conditions.
Unauthorized manipulation of Modbus coil and register values to control PLC operations or cause process malfunctions.
S7 Communication is used in Siemens PLCs for programming, data exchange, and control functions. It supports various communication protocols like MPI, PROFIBUS, and PROFINET.
Techniques to identify Siemens S7 devices on networks and gather information about their configurations and vulnerabilities.
Intercepting S7 communication to capture PLC program logic, data exchange, or control commands.
Unauthorized access to upload or download PLC programs to manipulate control logic or introduce malicious code.
Unauthorized control over the operational state of PLC CPUs, affecting the entire industrial process.
AST (Automation System Transport) protocol is used in industrial automation for data exchange and control functions between devices and controllers.
Techniques for identifying AST-enabled devices and networks through scanning and analyzing traffic passively.
Extracting operational data or configurations from AST-enabled controllers using authorized or unauthorized methods.
Manipulating data or configurations on AST controllers to affect industrial processes or gain unauthorized access.
DNP3 is a protocol used in SCADA systems for communication between master stations and outstations (remote terminal units and PLCs).
Techniques for identifying DNP3-enabled devices on networks and understanding their operational configurations.
Exploiting vulnerabilities in DNP3 implementations to overflow memory buffers and execute arbitrary code.
Manipulating DNP3 reset functions to disrupt communication or cause denial-of-service conditions.
CANbus (Controller Area Network) is a protocol used in automotive and industrial applications for real-time control and communication between microcontrollers and devices.
Techniques for identifying CANbus devices and networks through scanning and analyzing traffic passively.
Capturing CANbus communication to intercept and analyze data exchanges between devices.
Resending captured CANbus frames to execute unauthorized actions or manipulate device behavior.
Crafting and injecting malicious CANbus packets to exploit vulnerabilities or compromise devices.
Serial/Coupler servers are used to convert serial data from industrial devices into Ethernet data for communication across networks.
Exploiting vulnerabilities in serial/coupler server implementations to gain unauthorized access or disrupt communication.
Physical manipulation or tampering with serial/coupler servers to compromise data integrity or device functionality.
MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) is a lightweight messaging protocol used in IoT and industrial automation for efficient communication between devices and servers.
Overview of MQTT communication flows, message formats, and quality of service levels (QoS).
Identifying MQTT topics used for data exchange between devices and servers to understand communication patterns.
Analyzing MQTT message payloads and protocols to extract meaningful data or manipulate communication flows.
Conducting Denial-of-Service attacks against MQTT brokers or devices to disrupt communication and cause service unavailability.
Zigbee is a wireless communication protocol used in IoT and industrial automation for low-power, short-range wireless networking.
Identifying Zigbee devices, network topologies, and communication patterns to understand potential attack vectors.
Capturing and analyzing Zigbee communication to intercept sensitive data or commands transmitted between devices.
Resending captured Zigbee frames to execute unauthorized actions or manipulate device behavior.
Crafting and injecting malicious Zigbee packets to exploit vulnerabilities or compromise devices.
Emitting interference signals to disrupt Zigbee communication and cause denial-of-service conditions.
Forcing Zigbee devices to disconnect from their network, disrupting communication and potentially causing operational disruptions.
Develop in-depth knowledge of ICS architecture, OT environments, SCADA systems, PLCs, industrial protocols, and industrial network security.
Learn structured approaches for reconnaissance, attack-surface analysis, vulnerability assessment, attack-path analysis, and controlled security testing.
Develop skills in vulnerability identification, network analysis, risk assessment, security validation, reporting, and remediation-focused testing.
Build professional expertise for careers in ICS penetration testing, OT security, industrial cybersecurity, SCADA security, vulnerability research, security consulting, and red teaming.
Whether you're just beginning or advancing your expertise, UnoAcademy provides the practical cybersecurity training, hands-on experience and expert guidance you need to succeed.
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