Gone Fishin’ for Packets: Catching OT Threats through Packet Analysis
Hands-on Wireshark + OT protocols workshop — from what the protocol is to using filters, followed by a CTF (attendees prep laptops with Wireshark).
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From Zero to CIP: A Practical Introduction to NERC Compliance
Cuts through CIP-002–CIP-015 acronym soup: a working map of the standards, why they exist, common newcomer misconceptions, and how physical/cyber controls intersect in the field. No prior CIP experience required.
Incident Response Table Top Exercise Using FEMA’s NIMS Incident Command System
UTSI will be facilitating a specialized Tabletop Exercise (TTX) utilizing ThreatGen technology and featuring a custom scenario. The TTX will run across three morning sessions, concluding with a final summary and awards presentation during the Level Zero closeout. This TTX can be used as part of the items needed for Type 3 or Type 4…
Getting Started in ICS/OT Cybersecurity
Protecting critical infrastructure becomes more important each day as the frequency of cyber attacks and the number of attackers continues to grow. State adversaries are no longer the only ones targeting these specialized environments. Today’s attackers include ransomware groups, hacktivists, cyber mercenaries, and more. ICS/OT cyber security can seem complicated and even daunting at first,…
To Encrypt or Not to Encrypt, That is the Question!
Should OT traffic be encrypted? Examines supervisory/SCADA vs DCS/process/field nuance and what’s actually possible on both defender and attacker sides — because OT decisions last 10–30 years.