OT Security

OT networks and devices such as surveillance systems, access control, industrial controllers, and maritime automation are increasingly interconnected with IT environments. Often they lack the same level of security maturity, making them attractive targets for attackers seeking to disrupt critical operations, access sensitive data, or pivot further into the network.

Our security specialists have extensive experience in testing operational environments, from factories and logistics hubs to maritime systems. We know how to work inside protected environments and understand the complexities of assessing OT systems safely and effectively.

Security in Industrial and Critical Environments

We perform security assessments of industrial environments including manufacturing plants, shipping terminals, control centers, and other critical infrastructure. This includes penetration testing of:

OT networks such as SCADA, DCS, and other proprietary industrial protocols
Devices including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote terminal units (RTUs), and specialized gateways
Integrated environments where IT and OT are bridged - typically a high-risk area

Our testing is designed to identify architectural weaknesses, exposed services, insecure remote access, lack of segmentation, and improper trust relationships between systems. All engagements are conducted with careful attention to safety and operational continuity.

OT-Specific Adversary Simulation

If your organization is prepared to evaluate not just technical security but also monitoring and incident response, we recommend an Adversary Simulation tailored for OT. This can reveal blind spots in both physical and digital threat detection.

Examples of simulation objectives in OT environments:

Initial Access: Gaining a foothold via external remote access or compromised engineering workstation
Protocol Analysis and Enumeration: Mapping out the control network, including proprietary or vendor-specific protocols
Privilege Escalation and Pivoting: Accessing central control systems or engineering tools
Command Injection or Logic Manipulation: Interacting with PLCs or RTUs to demonstrate process manipulation
Cross-domain Movement: Escalating from OT to IT, or vice versa, to simulate advanced attacker scenarios

These scenarios can be tailored to match your threat model, operational constraints, and technology stack.

If you're not ready for a full simulation, we recommend a targeted penetration test to identify and understand your OT weaknesses.

Real-World Experience

We have conducted hands-on testing in diverse OT contexts:

Surveillance and physical access control systems in critical facilities
Industrial automation in manufacturing and process control
Maritime OT environments and port infrastructure
Logistics and warehouse control systems

Our team is well-versed in engaging with sensitive systems, following strict safety protocols, and working under supervision in operational environments.

Awareness and Training

Securing OT environments requires not only technical defenses but also knowledgeable staff. We offer custom training sessions and workshops for engineering, IT/OT integration, and security teams. Topics include threat modeling for OT, secure architecture principles, and attack demonstrations on common industrial systems.

Threat Landscape Assessments

Many organizations unknowingly expose OT systems or remote management interfaces to the internet. Our Threat Landscape Assessments (TLA) help identify exposed assets, third-party risks, and weak spots in external posture that could serve as entry points into OT.

Advisory and Compliance Support

Whether you need help designing a secure industrial network, selecting segmentation strategies, or preparing for compliance with frameworks such as IEC 62443 or NIS2, we can help. We regularly assist clients in an advisory role, bridging the gap between OT operations and cybersecurity best practices.