Compromising Industrial Facilities From 40 Miles Away

This course teaches about the vulnerabilities in industrial wireless sensor networks and the potential risks they pose to critical infrastructure. The learning outcomes include understanding key distribution schemes, identifying weaknesses in wireless devices, and demonstrating attacks that exploit key distribution vulnerabilities. The course aims to equip learners with the skills to assess and secure industrial facilities from remote attacks. The teaching method involves reviewing key distribution schemes, demonstrating attacks, and discussing potential consequences. The intended audience for this course includes professionals working in industries such as energy production, oil, gas, water, utilities, refining, and petrochemical distribution and processing who are involved in the security of industrial control systems.