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OT Protocols: DNP3
In this lab, you’ll practice analyzing and applying the DNP3 protocol. When you’re finished, you’ll have a solid understanding of how the protocol is structured, and be able to identify suspicious traffic in an operational technology environment.

Lab Info
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Getting Started in the Lab Environment
Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. Have fun!
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Build a DNP3 Analysis Lab
Use a free and open source Programmable Logic Controller and python scripts to simulate a virtual OT environment that will allow you to capture and analyze DNP3 network traffic.
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Analyze DNP3 Packets
Capture and analyze DNP3 read and write traffic to understand the basic structure and format of the protocol.
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Exploit the DNP3 protocol
Exploit weaknesses in the DNP3 protocol to enumerate an OT device, suppress alarms and perform an injection attack.
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The Last Challenge
Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.
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