Hacking Scada/Industrial Control Systems 2: The Pentest Guide (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798326053800)

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA networks power critical infrastructure across the world-from power grids and manufacturing plants to oil & gas, water treatment facilities, transportation, and smart cities. As cyber threats against Operational Technology (OT) continue to grow, security professionals must understand how attackers target these environments-and how to defend them.

Hacking SCADA / Industrial Control Systems 2: The Pentest Guide is a practical, hands-on guide designed for penetration testers, cybersecurity professionals, security consultants, red teams, engineers, students, and anyone responsible for securing industrial environments.

Inside this book you'll learn how to:

• Understand SCADA and Industrial Control System architectures
• Perform professional penetration testing against ICS environments
• Identify common vulnerabilities in Operational Technology (OT)
• Analyze attack paths used against PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, and engineering workstations
• Understand industrial protocols including Modbus, DNP3, OPC, and IEC-104
• Assess network segmentation and security architecture
• Perform realistic security assessments while minimizing operational risk
• Apply practical defensive strategies used by industry professionals

Unlike generic cybersecurity books, this guide focuses specifically on the unique challenges of Industrial Control Systems where availability, safety, and reliability are just as important as confidentiality.

Whether you're preparing for a security assessment, expanding your offensive security skills, or strengthening the security of critical infrastructure, this book provides practical knowledge that can immediately be applied in real-world environments.