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OT-Security Pentest for Industrial Environments
Industrial organizations increasingly rely on connected IT and OT systems. This IT/OT convergence improves efficiency in production environments, energy systems, and critical infrastructure, but it also expands the attack surface. With an OT-Security pentest, DongIT helps organizations identify vulnerabilities in industrial networks and control systems in a controlled manner and measurably reduce cyber risk.
What is an OT-Security Pentest?
An OT-Security pentest is a controlled security assessment of Operational Technology (OT), such as PLCs, SCADA systems, HMIs, and industrial networks. The assessment focuses on vulnerabilities that could lead to process disruption, safety risks, or unauthorized access to critical systems, while explicitly considering the availability, safety, and continuity of physical processes.
Why perform an OT-Security pentest?
An OT-Security pentest is particularly relevant when your organization:
- Uses industrial installations or production processes where disruption can have a direct impact on safety and continuity.
- Has connected IT and OT networks, increasing the attack surface toward OT systems.
- Relies on continuous availability, where downtime can have operational or financial consequences.
- Must comply with regulations such as NIS2 and demonstrate that appropriate security measures are in place.
- Wants insight into cyber risks before incidents occur, to prevent disruption and escalation.
A periodic OT-Security pentest helps keep risks under control, increase resilience, and prevent incidents.
Our approach to OT-Security pentesting
DongIT performs OT-Security pentests in a careful and risk-based manner, with minimal impact on operational processes. The test approach is always tailored to the environment, the business impact of potential disruptions, and the customer’s objectives.
Scope Definition & OT Asset Identification
Defining the assessment scope and identifying OT assets, network segments, and critical industrial processes.
OT Architecture & Configuration Analysis
Assessment of OT architecture, network segmentation, access control, and IT/OT integrations.
OT Vulnerability Assessment
Identification of vulnerabilities in OT components and industrial protocols, with restrained use of active testing techniques.
OT Security Validation
Validation of authentication, logging, monitoring, and detection measures within the OT environment.
Risk Analysis & Reporting
Analysis of impact and likelihood, including clear reporting and concrete improvement measures.
Aftercare & Security Guidance
Support in improving OT security, including prioritization of measures, implementation of best practices, and optional re-testing.
Tailored to your OT environment
Every industrial environment is unique. That is why DongIT provides a tailored approach, including:
- Grey-box or white-box test setup
- Testing in test, acceptance, or controlled production environments
- Combination with IT network pentests or cloud assessments
- Focus on compliance, risk reduction, or incident preparedness
Reporting and next steps
After completion of the OT-Security pentest, you will receive a clear and actionable report that includes:
- Clearly described vulnerabilities
- Risk assessment for your OT environment
- Practical technical and organizational recommendations
- Clear prioritization for remediation