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OT Protocols: DNP3

In this lab, you’ll practice analyzing and applying the DNP3 protocol. When you’re finished, you’ll have a solid understanding of how the protocol is structured, and be able to identify suspicious traffic in an operational technology environment.

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(22 reviews)
Level
Clock icon Beginner
Duration
Clock icon 1h 5m
Published
Clock icon Nov 04, 2024

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Table of Contents

  1. Challenge

    Getting Started in the Lab Environment

    Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. Have fun!

  2. Challenge

    Build a DNP3 Analysis Lab

    Use a free and open source Programmable Logic Controller and python scripts to simulate a virtual OT environment that will allow you to capture and analyze DNP3 network traffic.

  3. Challenge

    Analyze DNP3 Packets

    Capture and analyze DNP3 read and write traffic to understand the basic structure and format of the protocol.

  4. Challenge

    Exploit the DNP3 protocol

    Exploit weaknesses in the DNP3 protocol to enumerate an OT device, suppress alarms and perform an injection attack.

  5. Challenge

    The Last Challenge

    Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.

Matt has a degree in Chemical engineering and a PhD in mathematical chemistry. He is also a GIAC certified incident handler and penetration tester and has regulated cyber security in the UK civil nuclear sector for many years.

What's a lab?

Hands-on Labs are real environments created by industry experts to help you learn. These environments help you gain knowledge and experience, practice without compromising your system, test without risk, destroy without fear, and let you learn from your mistakes. Hands-on Labs: practice your skills before delivering in the real world.

Provided environment for hands-on practice

We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.

Guided walkthrough

Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!

Did you know?

On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.