ICS 101
Introduces industrial control systems architecture, the Purdue model, attacker viewpoints, and steps to build a personal ICS research lab.
Summary
Introduction to Industrial Control Systems
Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) govern physical processes across manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment utilities.
The Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture
Understanding the Purdue model provides the structural framework for how field controllers, human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and enterprise IT networks communicate.
The Attacker View of Industrial Architecture
Examining industrial networks from an adversary perspective highlights common exposure points, protocol trust assumptions, and engineering workstation vulnerabilities.
Building a Home ICS Research Lab
Practical guidance details equipment selection, PLC simulators, and communication software to help researchers build their own physical or virtual ICS testing environments.
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