A tailored course, built for your situation
Advanced Threat Modeling for Industrial Systems
A complete framework to architect resilient, forward-looking security controls in operational environments
$199 one-time
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Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Most security architects retrofit controls after system design, creating gaps in high-assurance environments
The situation this course is for
Industrial systems demand security by design, yet most threat modeling methods are built for IT environments. This mismatch leads to misaligned controls, rework, and blind spots in critical infrastructure. Architects need a specialized method that speaks the language of automation, safety systems, and long-life-cycle assets.
Who this is for
Security Architects and OT Security Leads designing systems for manufacturing, energy, transportation, and automation
Who this is not for
IT auditors, compliance staff without technical design influence, or professionals focused solely on corporate IT security
What you walk away with
- Apply a proven threat modeling methodology tailored to industrial control systems
- Identify high-risk attack paths in PLC, SCADA, and field-level architectures
- Translate regulatory and safety requirements into security controls
- Build system-specific threat libraries based on MITRE ATT&CK for ICS
- Integrate proactive threat modeling into system development life cycles
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of Industrial Threat Modeling
Establish the core principles of threat modeling in operational environments, differentiating from IT-centric approaches. Understand the role of safety, availability, and integrity in shaping threat priorities. Learn how automation protocols influence attack surface definition.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat modeling in OT vs IT
- Safety integrity levels overview
- Core assets in industrial systems
- Threat agent profiles
- Lifecycle considerations
- Regulatory mapping basics
- Risk tolerance in OT
- Common misconfigurations
- Legacy system challenges
- Architecture boundary definition
- Data flow in automation layers
- Modeling assumptions
Module 2. Mapping Industrial Architectures
Learn to diagram industrial systems using standardized notations that align with ISA/IEC 62443. Break down zones and conduits, identify single points of failure, and map communication paths across control levels.
12 chapters in this module
- Zones and conduits model
- Level 0 to Level 3 mapping
- PLC communication paths
- HMI network segmentation
- Engineering workstation access
- Wireless in industrial settings
- Remote access patterns
- Third-party integration points
- Mobile device interfaces
- Data historian exposure
- Alarm system flows
- Patch management pathways
Module 3. Threat Identification for ICS Environments
Adapt STRIDE and MITRE ATT&CK for ICS to identify realistic threats. Focus on spoofing, tampering, and denial of service in time-sensitive systems. Prioritize threats based on operational impact.
12 chapters in this module
- STRIDE for OT systems
- MITRE ATT&CK for ICS mapping
- Spoofing sensor data
- Tampering with setpoints
- Denial of control
- Elevation in engineering tools
- Information from historians
- Physical access threats
- Supply chain risks
- Insider threat patterns
- Malware targeting PLCs
- Firmware manipulation
Module 4. Asset Criticality and Risk Prioritization
Classify industrial assets by safety, production, and data impact. Develop scoring models that reflect operational consequences. Align risk rankings with business continuity planning.
12 chapters in this module
- Safety vs production impact
- Asset classification schema
- Process disruption metrics
- Environmental risk factors
- Reputation exposure levels
- Regulatory penalty exposure
- Single-point-of-failure ID
- Redundancy analysis
- Recovery time objectives
- Cascading failure modeling
- Human safety implications
- Emergency stop exposure
Module 5. Building Threat Libraries
Create reusable threat catalogs specific to industrial protocols and devices. Document known vulnerabilities, attack patterns, and mitigation strategies for common components.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat library structure
- Vendor-specific threats
- Modbus attack patterns
- Profinet exploitation paths
- Ethernet/IP risks
- OPC UA misconfigurations
- Legacy protocol exposure
- Firmware update risks
- Backdoor accounts
- Default credentials
- Hardcoded keys
- Remote diagnostics exposure
Module 6. Applying DREAD to Industrial Scenarios
Adapt the DREAD model to assess industrial threats with accuracy. Adjust for low-probability, high-impact events. Weight factors based on operational tolerance and recovery capacity.
12 chapters in this module
- DREAD model overview
- Damage potential scoring
- Reproducibility in OT
- Exploitability factors
- Affected users metric
- Discoverability of flaws
- Weighting for safety systems
- Low-frequency high-impact
- Cascading impact scoring
- Mitigation discounting
- Temporal adjustments
- Scenario recalibration
Module 7. Designing Secure Architectures
Incorporate threat modeling outputs into system design. Apply security patterns for segmentation, authentication, and monitoring. Align with ISA/IEC 62443 security levels.
12 chapters in this module
- Security level mapping
- Network segmentation design
- Firewall rule strategies
- DMZ for industrial systems
- One-way data diodes
- Secure remote access
- Authentication for OT
- Role-based access control
- Logging without impact
- Clock synchronization security
- Secure firmware updates
- Configuration management
Module 8. Integrating with System Lifecycle
Embed threat modeling into procurement, design, testing, and decommissioning phases. Ensure continuity across long asset lifespans and vendor transitions.
12 chapters in this module
- Procurement security clauses
- Vendor threat modeling
- Design review integration
- Factory acceptance tests
- Site acceptance security
- Change management process
- Decommissioning risks
- Data retention policies
- Knowledge transfer
- Documentation standards
- Lifecycle ownership
- Version control for OT
Module 9. Testing and Validation Techniques
Validate threat model accuracy through red teaming, penetration testing, and simulation. Adapt testing methods to avoid disrupting live processes.
12 chapters in this module
- Red teaming OT systems
- Penetration testing scope
- Simulation environments
- Fuzzing industrial protocols
- PLC logic testing
- HMI vulnerability scanning
- Air-gapped validation
- Safe exploit demonstration
- Monitoring during test
- Incident response coordination
- Post-test reporting
- Lessons integration
Module 10. Monitoring and Detection Strategies
Design detection rules based on threat model outputs. Focus on behavioral baselines, anomaly detection, and early warning for industrial networks.
12 chapters in this module
- Baseline network traffic
- Protocol anomaly detection
- PLC state monitoring
- HMI access logging
- Engineering tool usage
- Firmware change alerts
- Configuration drift detection
- User behavior analytics
- Log aggregation strategies
- Alert threshold tuning
- False positive reduction
- Incident escalation paths
Module 11. Incident Response for OT Systems
Develop response playbooks based on threat model outputs. Coordinate with safety systems and production teams. Ensure response doesn’t create additional hazards.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident classification
- Response team roles
- Communication protocols
- Isolation procedures
- Forensics in OT
- Evidence preservation
- Safety system interaction
- Production impact control
- Regulatory reporting
- Post-incident review
- Recovery validation
- Lessons learned integration
Module 12. Scaling Threat Modeling Across Sites
Standardize threat modeling practices across multiple facilities. Develop templates, training, and audit processes to maintain consistency.
12 chapters in this module
- Template development
- Training for engineers
- Audit and review process
- Cross-site alignment
- Central governance
- Local adaptation rules
- Knowledge sharing
- Tool standardization
- Metrics and KPIs
- Continuous improvement
- Vendor consistency
- Global policy alignment
How this maps to your situation
- Designing new industrial control systems
- Assessing legacy automation infrastructure
- Responding to regulatory audits
- Scaling security across multiple sites
Before vs. after
Before
Security controls are often added late in design, leading to rework, gaps, and misalignment with operational needs.
After
Threat modeling is embedded early, producing resilient architectures that meet safety, production, and compliance goals from the start.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 45, 60 hours total, designed for self-paced learning with practical application between modules.
If nothing changes
Without a structured threat modeling approach, organizations risk deploying systems with hidden vulnerabilities that can lead to safety incidents, production downtime, or regulatory penalties, especially as OT and IT converge.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic cybersecurity courses, this program focuses exclusively on industrial systems, combining operational technology depth with actionable threat modeling frameworks used by leading energy and manufacturing firms.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Security Architects, OT Security Engineers, and System Designers working in industrial automation, energy, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this based on current standards?
Yes, it aligns with ISA/IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and MITRE ATT&CK for ICS.
$199 one-time. Approximately 45, 60 hours total, designed for self-paced learning with practical application between modules..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
30-day money-back guarantee·
144 chapters·
Hand-built playbook included·
Account access within 24 hours