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Operational Technology
Security Testing & Risk Assessment

Comprehensive OT security assessments for critical infrastructure, industrial control systems, SCADA networks, and PLCs. Identify vulnerabilities in manufacturing, energy, and transportation environments before attackers exploit them. Trusted by 650+ industrial organizations.

ICS/SCADA Certified OT Security Expert 650+ Clients On-Site Assessment
Service Overview
420+OT Assessments
98%Client Retention
ZeroCritical Breaches
Non-IntrusiveTesting
  • ICS/SCADA/PLC Testing
  • Industrial Network Analysis
  • On-Site Security Evaluation
  • Detailed Risk Mitigation Plan
  • Zero Service Disruption Guarantee
Overview

What is OT Security Testing?

Operational Technology (OT) Security Testing is a specialized assessment methodology designed to evaluate and strengthen the cybersecurity posture of industrial control systems, SCADA networks, PLCs, HMIs, and other critical infrastructure components that manage physical operations across manufacturing, energy, transportation, and utilities sectors.

Unlike traditional IT security testing, OT security assessments must account for safety-critical operations, legacy equipment, real-time process control requirements, and zero-downtime mandates. Our expert team conducts non-intrusive, carefully coordinated testing that identifies configuration weaknesses, unauthorized access pathways, protocol vulnerabilities, and network segmentation flaws without disrupting mission-critical industrial processes.

We combine automated scanning, manual device analysis, and deep protocol inspection to uncover vulnerabilities that attackers could use to disrupt operations, manipulate control logic, or expose sensitive manufacturing intelligence.

Industry Standards & Compliance We Address

  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) for Critical Infrastructure
  • IEC 62443 — Industrial Automation & Control Systems Security
  • NERC CIP — Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards
  • API 1104 — Pipeline Security Requirements
  • ISA/IEC 61508 — Functional Safety Standards
Service At a Glance
Assessment TypeOT VAPT
Target SystemsICS / SCADA / PLC
Delivery ModeOn-Site Assessment
Testing ApproachNon-Intrusive + Manual
ComplianceNIST / IEC 62443
Service ImpactZero Downtime
EngagementNDA Protected
Our Process

Our Approach to OT Security Assessment

Information Gathering
Vulnerability Detection
Exploitation Testing
Impact Analysis
Reporting
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Information Gathering & Planning

Before any on-site testing begins, we conduct detailed pre-assessment activities including document reviews, system architecture analysis, network topology mapping, and comprehensive discussions with your engineering team. This foundational phase ensures we thoroughly understand your OT environment, identify mission-critical systems, and establish safe testing boundaries.

We familiarize ourselves with your specific industrial processes, control logic objectives, connected devices, communication protocols, and any safety interlocks that must remain inviolate during testing. Clear objectives and agreed-upon scope prevent disruptions while ensuring comprehensive assessment coverage.

Network Topology Mapping Device Inventory Documentation Review Risk Scoping Safety Assessment
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Vulnerability Detection & Assessment

We perform on-site vulnerability scanning and assessment across all industrial control system components—SCADA servers, programmable logic controllers, field devices, human-machine interfaces, and network infrastructure—using industry-specific tools and manual analysis techniques.

Assessment targets include unpatched firmware, weak authentication credentials, unencrypted communications, insecure remote access mechanisms, default configurations, protocol weaknesses, and network segmentation flaws. Every finding is manually verified and prioritized by real-world risk to your operations.

Firmware Scanning Protocol Analysis Configuration Review Device Fingerprinting Network Segmentation

Controlled Exploitation & Validation

Under strict controls and with your on-site team coordination, we conduct careful exploitation of confirmed vulnerabilities to demonstrate real-world attack scenarios and validate business/operational impact. This includes unauthorized command injection, credential compromise, man-in-the-middle attacks, and lateral movement within the OT network.

All testing is performed with extreme caution to ensure zero disruption to active industrial processes. We halt immediately upon detecting any operational impact, maintain full communication with your team, and provide complete proof-of-concept documentation demonstrating vulnerability exploitability.

Protocol Exploitation Command Injection Credential Attacks Wireless Testing Serial Port Analysis
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Impact Analysis & Lateral Movement

Following successful exploitation, we evaluate how an attacker could extend their access, move laterally across the OT network, escalate privileges, and potentially compromise other systems or processes. This determines the maximum operational damage scope an attacker could achieve within your industrial environment.

We assess the ability to manipulate control logic, modify parameters, trigger safety interlocks, disrupt process automation, and access sensitive intellectual property. This impact analysis helps prioritize remediation efforts based on operational risk.

Lateral Movement Logic Manipulation Safety Bypass Testing Data Exfiltration Paths System Chaining
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Reporting & Remediation Strategy

We deliver comprehensive OT VAPT reports including an executive summary for leadership, detailed technical findings for engineers, operational impact assessments, and prioritized remediation recommendations. In-person presentations and follow-up discussions with your engineering team ensure complete understanding of findings and mitigation strategies.

We provide clear guidance on risk reduction, reference remediation steps, and coordinate free post-remediation reassessment to confirm vulnerabilities were successfully addressed and your OT environment security posture has improved.

Executive Summary Risk Prioritization PoC Evidence Remediation Guidance Free Re-Assessment
Testing Types

OT Environment Assessment Types

Select the assessment approach aligned with your industrial control system architecture and security requirements

External / Perimeter Testing

Perimeter
Assessment

Simulates attacker scenarios targeting your industrial facility perimeter—testing wireless network access, VPN connections, remote access gateways, and internet-facing control system interfaces. Identifies vulnerabilities allowing external threat actors to breach your operational technology network.

  • Wireless network testing
  • Remote access gateway review
  • Firewall configuration analysis
  • External attack surface mapping
Internal / Insider Threat Testing

Internal Network
Assessment

Evaluates insider threat risks—testing internal network access, lateral movement opportunities within the OT environment, unauthorized command execution, and data exfiltration paths. Simulates scenarios where employees or contractors could compromise industrial operations.

  • Internal network mapping
  • Lateral movement testing
  • Control system isolation review
  • Credentials & access control
White Box / Architecture Deep-Dive

Full Architecture Review

Comprehensive on-site assessment with complete access to network diagrams, system documentation, configuration details, and architectural specifications. Provides the most thorough OT security analysis, identifying design flaws, protocol weaknesses, legacy system vulnerabilities, and network segmentation issues. Ideal for new facility deployments, major system upgrades, or comprehensive security modernization efforts.

  • SCADA system design review
  • PLC program analysis
  • Network architecture deep-dive
  • ICS infrastructure assessment
Why It Matters

Benefits of OT Security Testing

Protect Critical Operations

Identify vulnerabilities in industrial control systems before attackers can exploit them to disrupt manufacturing, energy generation, or transportation operations.

Ensure Regulatory Compliance

Demonstrate OT security commitment to auditors and regulators with certified assessments aligned with NIST CSF, IEC 62443, and industry-specific compliance frameworks.

Prevent Operational Sabotage

Close vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to manipulate control logic, disable safety systems, corrupt product quality, or trigger dangerous industrial process conditions.

Ensure Business Continuity

Proactively address security gaps that could lead to production downtime, equipment damage, safety incidents, or loss of sensitive manufacturing intelligence.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Operational Technology security testing?
OT security testing is a specialized assessment methodology that evaluates the cybersecurity posture of industrial control systems, SCADA networks, PLCs, HMIs, and other equipment that manages critical physical operations. Through simulated attack scenarios performed on-site, it identifies vulnerabilities, configuration weaknesses, and control system risks before malicious actors can exploit them.
What are the main OT assessment approaches?
The primary OT assessment approaches are: Perimeter Assessment (external/wireless network testing), Internal Network Assessment (insider threat and lateral movement testing), and Full Architecture Review (comprehensive on-site assessment with complete access to system documentation). Each approach addresses different threat scenarios and risk profiles.
How long does an OT security assessment take?
OT assessment duration depends on facility complexity, the number of control systems, device count, and scope of testing. Typical assessments require 5–15 on-site days for comprehensive evaluation, with detailed findings documented in a comprehensive report. We establish clear timelines during initial scoping to plan facility coordination.
What factors determine OT assessment timeline?
OT assessment timelines depend on the number of PLCs and field devices, SCADA system complexity, network segmentation levels, wireless network scope, physical facility size, number of sites, and whether the assessment includes detailed protocol analysis or safety system testing. We define clear timelines collaboratively during the planning phase.
What is your OT testing methodology?
Our methodology follows structured best practices: (1) Information Gathering & Planning, (2) Vulnerability Detection & Assessment, (3) Controlled Exploitation & Validation, (4) Impact Analysis & Lateral Movement Testing, and (5) Detailed Reporting with Remediation Strategy. All testing is coordinated on-site with zero operational disruption.
Will industrial operations experience disruption during testing?
No. OT assessments are conducted with extreme caution using non-intrusive testing techniques and continuous coordination with your engineering team. All testing is carefully planned and executed to ensure zero impact on active industrial processes. We immediately halt any testing activity that might affect operations and provide detailed proof of testing without operational consequences.

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Industrial Operations

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