As industrial control systems (ICS) and other Operational Technology (OT) environments become increasingly interconnected, they face growing cybersecurity threats. A honeypot is a decoy system designed to attract and monitor attackers, providing valuable insights into attack methods without compromising actual operational systems. This BSc/MSc thesis focuses on designing and implementing an OT honeypot to simulate a realistic industrial environment, capturing data on cyber-attacks targeting OT infrastructure.
Student Target Groups:
- Students of ICE/Telematics;
- Students of Computer Science;
- Students of Software Engineering.
Thesis Type:
- Bachelor Thesis / Master Project
Goal and Tasks:
The primary goal of this thesis is to design and implement a honeypot that mimics key components of an OT system, such as SCADA or PLCs. The collected data will help understand the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by attackers, contributing to enhanced security measures for critical infrastructure.
- Conduct a literature review on honeypots, with a focus on their use in OT and ICS environments;
- Identify the key components of an OT system (e.g., SCADA, PLCs) to simulate within the honeypot;
- Design and implement a realistic OT honeypot using appropriate software and hardware tools;
- Analyze the captured data to understand attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs);
- Summarize the findings in a written thesis and deliver an oral presentation of the results.
Recommended Prior Knowledge:
- Basic computer systems and networking skills;
- Interest in the topic.
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