### Precision Testing Where Failure Isn't An Option
Traditional penetration testing methods can be catastrophic in operational technology environments. A misplaced
packet can shut down a production line. An aggressive scan can crash a decades-old PLC. Our surgical red team
methodology is purpose-built for environments where availability is paramount and testing must be surgical.
### What Makes Us Different
**ICS-Specific Methodology**
Unlike generic penetration testers who apply IT techniques to OT systems, our team has deep expertise in:
- Industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC, Profinet, EtherNet/IP)
- PLC programming and ladder logic analysis
- SCADA architecture and engineering workstations
- Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and their criticality
**Risk-Calibrated Approach**
- Pre-engagement safety analysis and process review
- Phased testing with go/no-go checkpoints
- Real-time coordination with operations teams
- Immediate rollback procedures if anomalies detected
**Business-Aware Testing**
- Scheduled around production cycles and maintenance windows
- Continuous communication with plant operators
- Testing objectives aligned with business risk tolerance
- Clear documentation for compliance and insurance purposes
### Our Testing Phases
**Phase 1: Intelligence Gathering (Passive)**
- Network architecture mapping without active scanning
- Protocol identification and traffic analysis
- Asset inventory from passive observation
- Vendor and firmware identification
**Phase 2: Controlled Active Testing**
- Targeted vulnerability assessment with operator approval
- Protocol-specific security testing
- Authentication and authorization bypass attempts
- Configuration weakness identification
**Phase 3: Exploitation (Controlled)**
- Proof-of-concept attacks in isolated or test environments
- Process manipulation demonstrations
- Privilege escalation and lateral movement
- Data exfiltration and command injection
**Phase 4: Post-Exploitation Analysis**
- Impact assessment and business risk quantification
- Remediation prioritization and roadmap
- Compensating controls for unfixable issues
- Validation testing after remediation
### Compliance Alignment
Our methodology directly supports:
- IEC 62443 security assessments
- NIS2 Directive compliance
- ISO 27001 for OT environments
- Industry-specific standards (NERC-CIP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11)
### Deliverables
- Comprehensive assessment report with executive summary
- Technical findings with risk ratings and CVSS scores
- Proof-of-concept documentation (without weaponization)
- Remediation roadmap with prioritized recommendations
- Re-testing after critical fixes implemented
- Compliance mapping report (IEC 62443, NIS2, etc.)
### Ideal For
- Critical infrastructure operators (energy, water, utilities)
- Manufacturing plants with continuous operations
- Petrochemical and refining facilities
- Defense contractors with ICS components
- Organizations under compliance pressure (NIS2, IEC 62443)
**Duration:** 4-12 weeks (phased approach)
**Pricing:** Based on environment complexity and scope
**Note:** Requires operational coordination and safety briefings
