Operational Technology (OT) and SCADA environments form the backbone of critical infrastructure, industrial operations, and essential services. These systems control and monitor processes in sectors such as energy, water, manufacturing, transportation, and defense. As OT environments become increasingly connected to IT networks and remote management systems, they are also becoming prime targets for sophisticated cyber attacks. Shavit Group – Security Defense & Cyber delivers advanced OT and SCADA Penetration Testing services designed to identify and validate security weaknesses while maintaining operational safety and continuity.
OT and SCADA Penetration Testing is a highly specialized security assessment focused on industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), industrial networks, and proprietary protocols. Unlike traditional IT testing, OT assessments must account for system availability, safety constraints, and the potential impact on physical processes. Shavit Group approaches these environments with precision, caution, and deep operational understanding.
Intelligence-Led and Safety-First Methodology
Our OT and SCADA penetration testing engagements are conducted in alignment with internationally recognized frameworks and standards, including NIST, SANS, and relevant industrial security guidelines. At the same time, we apply an intelligence-driven mindset developed through real-world experience in military, intelligence, and critical infrastructure environments.
Before any testing begins, we perform thorough scoping, risk analysis, and coordination with operational teams. Our methodology includes passive reconnaissance, network segmentation analysis, protocol assessment, authentication and access control testing, and controlled exploitation where appropriate. We support Black Box, Gray Box, and White Box testing models, ensuring flexibility and safety based on system criticality and operational requirements.
Comprehensive OT and SCADA Coverage
Shavit Group provides penetration testing across a wide range of OT and industrial environments, including:
- SCADA and Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Industrial Control Systems and PLCs
- HMIs and Engineering Workstations
- Industrial Network Architecture and Segmentation
- Remote Access and Maintenance Interfaces
- Industrial Protocols and Gateways
We identify common and advanced risks such as insecure remote access, legacy systems, weak authentication, flat network architectures, unpatched vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and insufficient monitoring capabilities.
Actionable Reporting and Long-Term Risk Reduction
Each OT and SCADA penetration testing engagement concludes with a comprehensive report tailored to both technical and executive stakeholders. Findings include detailed technical analysis, potential attack paths, safety and operational impact, and prioritized remediation recommendations.
Shavit Group provides practical guidance for strengthening OT security without disrupting operations. This includes network segmentation strategies, access control improvements, monitoring enhancements, and secure integration between IT and OT environments. Re-testing and validation services are available to ensure that remediation measures are effective and sustainable.
Why Choose Shavit Group
OT and SCADA security requires a rare combination of cybersecurity expertise, industrial knowledge, and operational discipline. Shavit Group brings all three. Our experts are former military, intelligence agency, special forces, and law enforcement professionals with hands-on experience protecting critical and high-risk environments.
We understand that availability and safety are as important as security. Our intelligence-driven and safety-first approach ensures realistic threat simulation without compromising operations. Trusted by governments, critical infrastructure operators, and industrial organizations worldwide, Shavit Group delivers OT and SCADA penetration testing with precision, discretion, and uncompromising professionalism.
When the security of critical infrastructure is on the line, Shavit Group is the partner you can trust.
