06

OT / ICS / IoT Security

Protect your critical industrial infrastructure without stopping operations.

OT/ICS and IoT industrial systems are growing targets for directed attacks. We assess PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA, EtherNet/IP) and IoT/IIoT devices with an approach that minimizes operational risk and aligns with IEC 62443 and NIST CSF.

+49%

YoY increase in ransomware groups targeting industry (119 vs 80)

Dragos OT Year in Review 2026

50%

of OT organizations suffered at least one incident in the past year

Fortinet 2025 State of OT Cybersecurity

Top 3

most affected verticals: manufacturing (45.8%), energy (21.3%), water

CISA ICS Advisories 2025

Reference framework

IEC 62443 zones and conduits

We assess industrial security under the IEC 62443 zones-and-conduits model (extended Purdue Model), validating the 7 foundational requirements (FRs) at each level.

ZONE-5

Enterprise (IT)

Corporate IT layer: ERP, offices, internet. The most common entry point for OT-targeted threats.

ZONE-4

Site Operations / DMZ

Industrial DMZ between IT and OT: jump servers, replication servers, centralized AV, traffic validation.

ZONE-3

Operations Management

Historian, MES, batch management — operational management layer with interfaces to IT and OT.

ZONE-2

Supervisory Control (SCADA/HMI)

Operator stations, SCADA, HMIs, process engineer. The human-machine interface.

ZONE-1

Basic Control (PLC/RTU)

Logic controllers: PLCs, RTUs, SIS. Real-time control logic, industrial protocols.

ZONE-0

Process / Field Devices

Sensors, actuators, motors, valves. The physical layer of the production process.

FR-1

Identification & Authentication Control

Unique identification of humans, software, devices. Authentication proportional to risk.

FR-2

Use Control

Restriction of actions authorized per user and context. Least-privilege principle.

FR-3

System Integrity

Integrity of software, data and communications. Detection of unauthorized changes.

FR-7

Resource Availability

Resilience against DoS and degradation. Operational continuity as a security requirement.

What we evaluate

  • Assessment of SCADA, HMI and PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider)
  • IoT and IIoT device pentesting
  • Industrial protocol analysis
  • IT/OT segmentation assessment (zones and conduits)
  • Embedded-device firmware analysis
  • Continuous passive monitoring of OT networks

Methodology

  1. 1OT/IoT asset inventory and mapping
  2. 2Passive assessment first (no impact on operations)
  3. 3Active testing during maintenance windows
  4. 4ICS-specific vulnerability analysis
  5. 5Validation against IEC 62443 and NIST CSF
  6. 6Retesting included at no additional cost

Deliverables

  • OT/IoT asset map with threat exposure
  • Findings report with operational risk
  • IT/OT segmentation plan
  • Recommendations aligned with IEC 62443-3-3
  • Knowledge-transfer session with plant teams

Request an assessment

Schedule a free consultation and receive an external cybersecurity assessment with no commitment.

Schedule Free Assessment

Other services

Need help with your cybersecurity? 💬