Aviation Systems And ICS Security Bootcamp

This four-day course on Cyber-Physical Systems and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) equips participants with essential skills to identify, exploit, and mitigate vulnerabilities in industrial environments. Participants will explore the integration of computation, networking, and physical processes, focusing on manufacturing systems and aviation communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429. Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, attendees will analyze hardware, firmware, and communication systems while learning to execute practical attacks and develop effective defenses. Ethical considerations and legal implications will also be discussed, ensuring participants are prepared for responsible cybersecurity practices. By the end of the course, attendees will possess a comprehensive understanding of securing critical infrastructure against cyber threats.

Key Topics Covered
• Understand the integration of computation, networking, and physical processes in systems like industrial automation and self-driving vehicles.
• Learn about the components of ICS, including sensors, actuators, controllers, and the importance of secure communication protocols.
• Examine the stages of manufacturing, identify potential attack vectors, and practice manipulating design files to create defective components.
• Gain hands-on experience analyzing circuit boards for vulnerabilities and dissecting firmware for security weaknesses.
• Explore bus communication protocols used in aviation, focusing on the vulnerabilities associated with MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 protocols.
• Engage in labs that simulate attacks on ICS and aviation systems, including manipulating PLC operations, conducting packet sniffing, and executing command injection.
• Discuss the importance of ethical behavior in cybersecurity, responsible disclosure, and the legal implications of conducting penetration testing in real-world systems.
• Develop and execute custom scripts for attacking ICS systems, simulating real-world vulnerabilities in a safe and controlled environment.

• Students will gain hands-on experience in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in industrial control systems and aircraft communication protocols, equipping them with the skills to assess security weaknesses in real-world environments.
• Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of how cyber-physical systems integrate computation and physical processes, including the roles of sensors, actuators, and controllers, as well as the importance of secure communication protocols.
• Students will acquire practical skills in conducting simulations and attacks on ICS and aviation communication systems, enabling them to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios and improve their proficiency in defending against cyber threats.

This course is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their skills in assessing and securing industrial control systems and cyber-physical environments. It is also ideal for industrial engineers and technicians involved in designing, implementing, and maintaining industrial systems who want to understand the security implications of their work.

• Participants should have a foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including common threats, vulnerabilities, and defense mechanisms.
• A general understanding of computer networking concepts, including TCP/IP, protocols, and basic network architecture, is recommended.
• Some familiarity with programming languages (such as Python) and scripting is beneficial for executing exercises involving automation and exploitation.
• Participants should be motivated to engage in hands-on labs and simulations, as well as to collaborate with peers during practical exercises.

– Laptop with 8GB of RAM
– Modern Web Browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc)

• Lifetime Access to Course Material, plus 1-month Lab Access
• Exclusive Course Swag
• Certificate of Completion
• Hardware Kit (PLC, RTL-SDR, and cables)