WEEK 16 · CAPSTONE
CAPSTONE — Red vs. Blue (IT + OT)
Operational scenario
Full-scale exercise against Carrollton Precision Works' IT and OT range. Red attacks, blue defends, purple maps, governance evaluates — then brief the board.
Week completion
0%
~9 hours this week
Assessment: Final capstone (25%) + final written exam
Deliverable: Capstone report pack + after-action presentation + portfolio
Learning objectives
- Execute an authorized, integrated assessment / defense across IT and OT
- Report and brief
Classroom topics
- Capstone brief
- Role assignment
- ROE finalization
- After-action structure
- Final written review
Standards · vocabulary
NIST CSF / 800-53 / 800-82ISO 27001CIS v8.1ISA/IEC 62443ATT&CK (Enterprise + ICS)
Full-program review
Open glossaryCompetency demonstrated: Integrates the full program under authorization.
Four-mode learning matrix
~2 h
Physical hands-on lab
Physical networking equipment where available.
~3 h
Docker container lab
Full IT + OT container range for the live exercise.
~1 h
AR/VR immersive scenario
AR/VR facility + incident simulation + virtual executive briefing. Role: Rotating (≥2 technical + 1 business/safety/governance).
No headset? Desktop capstone role kit. Printed and mobile versions are also available.
Individual technical assignment
Final written examination.
Team exercise
Red attacks, blue defends, purple maps; each student rotates ≥2 technical + 1 business/safety/governance role.
Required hardware
- Switches / firewall
- Kali
- SIEM
- PLC / HMI sim
- AR/VR (optional)
Required software
- Full Docker range
- All templates
Workplace application
The capstone portfolio is the artifact you show employers in interviews.
Lab evidence to collect
Safety controls — confirm before starting
Controls practiced this week
Incident responsePenetration testing & control validation
See the full crosswalkReflection & rubric for week 16 Modes tracked: 0/5