Hack11: Hacking of OT Environments
Industrial control technology and operational technology (OT) pose particular challenges to the security of the systems used. The technologies employed were often not developed with IT security in mind and have evolved over the years.
This training teaches the basics of typically used components and secure OT network architecture, as well as best practices for operating and maintaining OT systems with regard to security and potential vulnerabilities. In practical exercises using industry-standard programmable logic controllers (PLCs), participants take on the role of a hacker and learn how OT environments can be defended against attacks.
Topics
Basics of industrial control technology
- Processes and control engineering
- SPS/PLC
- SCADA
- Engineering systems
- Purdue reference model
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Threat scenarios
Attacks against supervisory systems
- Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- Data historians
Hacking of field busses
- Modbus RTU/TCP
- ProfiNET IO
- Ethernet/IP
Vulnerabilities in communication protocols
- Siemens S7 protocol
- OPC UA
- MQTT
Network structure and separation
- Zones and conduits according to IEC 62443
- Industrial DMZ
- Secure data exchange
Secure administration practice
- Attacks against IT/OT transitions
- Authentication, persmissions and vulnerabilities in Active Directory environments
Technical requirements
Basic knowledge of network technology and Linux systems; experience with automation technology is helpful but not necessary
Duration
Two days
Dates
27.-28.01.2026 / 16.-17.06.2026 (Tübingen)
Price
€ 1596,00
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DO NOT HESITATE TO GET IN TOUCH +49 7071 407856-9107 or anfrage@syss.de
OUTSIDE REGULAR OFFICE Hours CALL +49 7071 407856-99
As a framework contract customer please dial the provided on-call service number
GET IN TOUCH
+49 7071 407856-9107 or anfrage@syss.de
OUTSIDE REGULAR OFFICE Hours
+49 7071 407856-99
As a framework contract customer please dial the provided on-call service number
