Labshock: A Revolutionary Tool for ICS/OT Security Labs

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Labshock is transforming ICS/OT security lab setups by replacing legacy virtualization and network emulation tools with a simple, Docker-based solution. Instead of struggling with VirtualBox, GNS3, and manual configurations, Labshock enables security professionals to deploy a full OT lab with just two commands:

git clone https://github.com/zakharb/labshock 
docker compose up

This setup includes:

  • Pre-configured OT environments
  • Logs and sniffers
  • PLC traffic simulation
  • Modbus pentesting capabilities

GitHub: https://github.com/zakharb/labshock

You Should Know: Essential Commands and Practices for OT Security

1. Setting Up Labshock

Before running Labshock, ensure Docker and Docker Compose are installed:

For Linux:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y docker.io docker-compose 
sudo systemctl enable --now docker

For Windows (PowerShell):

Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Hyper-V -All 
Install-Module -Name DockerMsftProvider -Force 
Install-Package -Name Docker -ProviderName DockerMsftProvider -Force 
Restart-Computer

2. Analyzing OT Traffic

Use Wireshark or `tshark` to inspect Modbus/TCP traffic:

tshark -i eth0 -Y "modbus" -V

3. Simulating PLC Attacks

Test PLC vulnerabilities using `modbus-cli`:

modbus read --ip=192.168.1.100 --register=0 --count=10

4. MITRE ICS ATT&CK Mapping

Check for common ICS attack techniques:

python3 mitre_ics_check.py --target=PLC_IP

5. Log Aggregation with ELK Stack

For OT log monitoring, deploy ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana):

docker pull sebp/elk 
docker run -p 5601:5601 -p 9200:9200 -p 5044:5044 -it --name elk sebp/elk

What Undercode Say

Labshock simplifies OT security testing, reducing setup time from hours to minutes. By leveraging Docker, it eliminates the need for complex virtualization, making ICS/OT security accessible to more professionals. Future enhancements could include AI-driven anomaly detection and automated MITRE ATT&CK simulation.

Prediction

As OT security evolves, tools like Labshock will integrate more AI-driven threat detection, bridging the gap between IT and OT security practices.

Expected Output:

$ git clone https://github.com/zakharb/labshock 
$ cd labshock 
$ docker compose up

(OT lab ready in under 2 minutes)

IT/Security Reporter URL:

Reported By: Zakharb Otsecurity – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅

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