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Digital Forensics and Incident Response for PLCs
Attacks against industrial control systems (ICS) are on the rise. To effectively respond to this emerging threat, organizations must be aware of the challenges that come along with performing digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) for ICS. This course is designed to give ICS security personnel the skills needed to identify and understand threats targeting ICS devices that use embedded operating systems such as VxWorks and Windows CE.
Course Overview
Background in ICS, PLCs and other embedded devices and operating systems. Background in forensic analysis, network traffic analysis, log analysis, security assessments and penetration testing, security architecture, and system administration.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, learners should be able to: • Learn to investigate targeted attacks against ICS • Understand the steps required to triage compromised ICS
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- Incident Response
Feedback
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