Practical Offensive Industrial Security Essentials

Master Offensive OT Security in 12 Weeks with Realistic Hands-On Labs.

FOXGRID’s flagship training for engineers, IT→OT switchers, and motivated newcomers who want real skills—not marketing slides. Learn how attackers map, probe, and exploit industrial systems, then translate that knowledge into practical defenses.

Why This Training Works

Learn not from an IT‑centric crash training, but from someone who’s designed, deployed, and protected industrial systems in the field. You’ll get a true perspective—spotting real device risks and building your own protection strategies, free of marketing noise.

If you're serious about learning how industrial systems really work—and how to protect them with clarity, not guesswork—this is the training you’ve been looking for.

✅ Learn from a Pro: Training built by a veteran automation engineer — academic theory and real‑world OT know‑how.

✅ Cut Through the Hype: Hands‑on labs expose genuine vulnerabilities so you can distinguish real threats from OT‑security marketing bullshit.

✅ Holistic ICS Security: Deep dive into tools, device internals, and network architecture.

✅ Portfolio Builder: 8 real‑world hands on labs you can showcase on LinkedIn or in your CV.

✅ Community & Support: Join our community channel

 “The training equipped me to learn about testing real life [although simulated] ICS devices. The final Red team assignment was icing on the cake, reminded me of Matrix 2 movie scene of shutting down Power Plant”  

Khanjen P. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
PICSPT Alumni

"Well laid out, detailed with practical examples and exercises, bridging the gap between theory and practical. I would highly recommend this training." 

Rohan V. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
PICSPT Alumni

"Training was put together well and identified all of the necessary tools. Hits close to home as one of the devices shown was only a few miles away from where I live. Hopefully they have fixed that since the data was collected eight years ago." 

Michael E. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
PICSPT Alumni

Meet Your Instructor

Marcel — Automation Engineer
turned Offensive OT Expert

With 20+ years in automation and control, Marcel has commissioned production lines, wrestled PLCs into shape at 3 AM, connected HMIs in complex networks, reversed firmware, and defended real industrial environments. 

Marcel’s journey spans debugging industrial systems in substations to securing entire production floors under real-world pressure. 

Most OT security training is designed from the outside in—this one starts from the inside. He is not just someone who studied industrial security; He lived it.

Who It’s Built For

Built for anyone ready to roll up their sleeves, ask smart questions, and own their learning. You might be an IT pro, an engineer, a student, or someone starting fresh. It doesn’t matter where you’re coming from. At FOXGRID, your curiosity is what counts.

👨‍💻 For IT Professionals:

Step into the world of OT security with confidence. This training bridges your IT know-how with hands-on exposure to real industrial systems.

Learn how attacks work on PLCs, field devices, and protocols like Modbus and S7—so you can better protect, assess, or even red-team industrial environments.

No guesswork—just structured, practical learning built for IT pros entering OT.

🤖 For Automation Professionals and Engineers:

Your machines are safe. But are they secure?

This training shows how attackers view industrial environments—from scanning networks to exploiting PLCs and HMIs.

With real simulations of Siemens, Rockwell, and more, you'll gain powerful insight into threats and how to prevent them.

No fluff—just actionable knowledge to help protect the systems you know best.

🌱 For Complete Newcomers:

Curious about how hackers break into industrial systems? This training is your perfect starting point.  
No prior experience required—just curiosity! You'll explore real-world ICS environments, learn to use hacking tools step by step, and understand how industrial networks and devices are attacked (and protected).  

It’s hands-on, beginner-friendly, and built to help you grow fast—whether you're aiming for cybersecurity, OT, or a new tech career.

Does This Sound Like You?

This training is for you if…

✅ You want real OT cybersecurity experience, not just buzzwords

✅ You want to understand how OT systems are exposed, how attackers think, and how to mitigate real-world risk
 
✅ You’re tired of $2,000+ courses with locked ecosystems
 
✅ You learn best by doing, not watching slides.
 
✅ You’re ready to take ownership of your education


This training is not for you if…

❌ You expect hand-holding every step of the way

❌ You expect traditional IT-style hacking focused on full system takeover, RCEs, or buffer overflow chains

❌ You’re not comfortable doing a bit of setup and troubleshooting

❌ You want to “watch and forget”—this training requires doing

❌ You don't want to think independently and research like an engineer

Get your hacker hoodie and black hat ready - we are going to look at industrial control systems and networks
from an adversary perspective!

By the end of this training, you’ll:

✅ Understand the real OT attack surface—protocols, devices, vulnerabilities.
 
✅ Learn how attackers think, work, and gain access in industrial systems.
 
✅ Gain hands-on experience with 8 unique labs of industrial environments.
 
✅ See how OT systems are often insecure by design—and what you can realistically do to improve security.

✅ Build your own lab from open-source tools you can keep using—even after the training ends.
 
✅ Get a certificate of completion and join an active OT security community.


🚀 Build Your Portfolio with Eight Unique Labs:

  1. Simatic S7-300/1500 PLC
  2. Modbus Modicon Controller
  3. Veeder Root TLS 350
  4. IEC-104 Substation
  5. Smart Factory MQTT Broker
  6. Rockwell Allen-Bradley Controller
  7. Simatic KTP700 HMI
  8. Flat OT Network 

Unsure? Watch how two Siemens industrial controllers can be hacked using knowledge from the training. 👉

Get Certified with FOXGRID

When you complete this course, you’ll receive a FOXGRID Certificate of Completion – a verifiable digital credential you can share with employers, clients, and your professional network.

✅ Showcase your expertise on LinkedIn

✅ Strengthen your CV and stand out in job applications

✅ Demonstrate hands-on skills in real-world OT cybersecurity

✅ Join a growing community of certified FOXGRID professionals  

🎯 Your 12-Week Journey

Ready to go from curious to capable? Follow this roadmap — designed to build practical skills week by week.

✅ Week 1:
Get the basics. Build your attack lab. Launch your first scans.

✅ Week 2:
Compromise a Siemens S7 controller — used in operations worldwide.  

✅ Week 6: 
Pentest smart factory operations and fuel station ATG controllers.

✅ Week 9: 
Take over Human-Machine-Interfaces, substation comms, and ICS memory storage  

✅ Week 12: 
Understand how to protect your critical operations.

Level Up Your Learning with FOXGRID XP

Learning industrial cybersecurity with FoxGrid isn’t just about watching lessons — it’s about building momentum.

Every student now earns XP and levels up by completing lessons, maintaining learning streaks, and finishing courses.

These unique motivation mechanics are inspired by the same engagement systems that make great apps so habit-forming — but without the paywalls or “in-game currency.”  It’s a fun, psychologically proven way to stay consistent and reach your goals — like completing your training in 12 weeks.

What’s Inside the Training

This training is a hands-on journey into the real OT attack surface—engineered for learners who want depth, realism, and structure. This is just a high-level overview. Scroll down to preview the full curriculum with 200+ lessons on FOXGRID.

Section 1 - 2 : OT Basics & OSINT

✅ Intro to OT environments
✅ Search for exposed systems online
✅ Real-world context from day one

Section 3 - 4 : Build Your Virtual Lab Step-by-step lab setup

✅ Offensive tool introduction
✅ Everything runs on open source—no extra costs

Section 5 - 12: Offensive OT Security

✅ Simulations of PLCs, HMIs, MQTT & more
✅ Guided security assessments
✅ Tool-based exploitation + mitigation debriefs
 
Section 13 - 14: Lessons learned from attacker & defender view

✅ Lessons learned from attacker & defender view
✅ Practical mitigation strategies
✅ Balance between offense and real-world protection


 ⚠️ What You’ll Need to Get Started ⚠️

To make the most of the hands-on simulations in this training, ensure your system meets the following requirements:  

✅ Windows 10 or 11 with Admin rights to install and run Oracle VirtualBox  
✅ At least 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended for optimal performance)  
✅ A stable internet connection for streaming and downloads  

No industrial hardware or expensive tools needed — the entire lab runs virtually using open-source resources.

Ready to Learn OT Security the Right Way?

Start today.
Build your lab.
Compromise your first PLC next week.

Full Curriculum

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200+ lessons, 6.5+ hours of content, 4.0+ hours of practical lab exercises.
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