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ICS NetWars

ICS NetWars is focused on factory machinery operations, this experience brings players onto the factory floor, exposing them to the challenges of detecting and defending physical equipment and manufacturing components from cyberattacks.

ICS NetWars

Recommended for: Experienced Process Control Engineers, ICS/OT cybersecurity practitioners working in operational facilities, and IT cybersecurity practitioners supporting ICS environments.

Student Review

Appreciate that the challenges were very diverse! Ability to work on challenges I was familiar with and technologies I rarely touch.
T.K.Kaiser Permanent

Details of ICS NetWars

Disciplines

- Industrial Control - Manufacturing - Energy

ICS NetWars

Example Topics

- Asset discovery and infrastructure mapping - ICS-specific malware detection - Endpoint forensics - Process restoration - Engineering application use

ICS NetWars

Computer Requirements

- Processor: 64-bit, x86, 2.0 GHz+ - Memory: 16GB - HD: 40GB+ Free - OS: Windows, Mac or Linux - VMware

ICS NetWars

Interactive Scenario:

The story employs a literal cookie factory to unite the ICS/OT factions over the one true sweet treat; nom nom cookies.

End goal: Defend the factory from cyberattacks to ensure the machinery works correctly so you and your peers can be rewarded with freshly baked cookies!

Person Working on Laptop

Key Specs

CPEs: Up to 6

Delivery: In-person, online, hybrid

Leaderboard: Yes

Levels: Mid, Senior, and Elite

Minimum Seats: 25

Moderator Required: Yes

Player Mode: Solo & Team

Run Time: 6h

Scorecard: Yes

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