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SCADA is the brain of industrial automation, but setting it up and integrating it with PLCs can be challenging. That’s why I’ve created a hands-on SCADA Lab series using Labshock, designed to take you from beginner to advanced in real-world ICS skills!
🔥 What’s Inside?
❇️ Lab 1: SCADA Fundamentals
- What is SCADA, PLC, Tags & Protocols
- Setting up SCADA using Labshock
- Creating a simple SCADA interface to read tags from a PLC
- Hands-on exercises to understand real-time data collection
🔗 Lab1 link: https://lnkd.in/gNZ7rX6c
❇️ Lab 2: Real-Time SCADA Control
- Understanding Coils, Input Registers & Holding Registers
- Step-by-step SCADA-to-PLC write setup
- Interactive SCADA controls: Buttons & sliders for pump control
- Hands-on exercises to write values & monitor PLC responses
🔗 Lab2 link: https://lnkd.in/gTHR9beC
❇️ Lab 3: PLC-SCADA Integration with Modbus/TCP
- How SCADA & PLCs communicate via Tags
- Configuring PLCs & establishing SCADA connections
- Managing tags for real-time control
- Simulating an Oilsprings pumping station use case
🔗 Lab3 link: https://lnkd.in/gpiPZy7Z
These labs are perfect for anyone looking to gain hands-on experience with SCADA systems, PLC integration, and industrial cybersecurity!
🔗 Labshock Github: https://lnkd.in/daX_Tepw
🔗 Labshock Wiki: https://lnkd.in/dxD_E3rt
🔗 Labshock Website: https://lnkd.in/gUSs__Xv
🔗 OT SIEM Leveling Guide 1-60: https://lnkd.in/davxuab4
You Should Know: Essential SCADA & ICS Security Commands
Linux & Networking Commands for SCADA Security
1. Scanning Modbus Devices
nmap -p 502 --script modbus-discover.nse <target_IP>
2. Capturing Modbus Traffic
tcpdump -i eth0 'port 502' -w modbus_traffic.pcap
3. Testing PLC Vulnerabilities
python3 plcscan.py -i <PLC_IP>
4. Simulating SCADA Attacks
python3 scapy-modbus.py --target <IP> --function read_coils
Windows SCADA Tools
1. Simulating PLC with Modbus TCP
.\ModbusSlave.exe -config plc_config.xml
2. Testing SCADA HMI Connections
Test-NetConnection -ComputerName <SCADA_IP> -Port 502
ICS Security Hardening
1. Disabling Unused Services
systemctl stop modbus-server && systemctl disable modbus-server
2. Firewall Rules for SCADA Networks
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 502 -j DROP
What Undercode Say
SCADA and ICS security require hands-on practice to master. The provided labs and commands help bridge the gap between theory and real-world implementation. Always test in a controlled environment before deploying changes in production.
🔹 Key Takeaways:
- Use network segmentation for SCADA systems.
- Monitor Modbus/TCP traffic for anomalies.
- Regularly update PLC firmware to patch vulnerabilities.
Expected Output:
A structured, hands-on guide to SCADA security with practical commands and lab resources.
References:
Reported By: Zakharb Lab1 – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
