ICS / SCADA Penetration Testing

Secure Infrastructure. Prevent Disruption.

Specialized ICS / SCADA System Penetration Testing that identifies vulnerabilities in your Operational Technology (OT) environment without compromising safety or uptime.

The convergence of IT and OT has opened the floodgates for cyberattacks against industrial environments: from ransomware halting production lines to nation-states targeting utility grids. We provide rigorous, safety-first SCADA Pentesting designed specifically for Industrial Control Systems (ICS). We validate your defenses, test segmentation (Purdue Model), and secure your PLCs and HMIs against threats.

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Our clients consistently share that our collaborative partnership and transparent communication help them build stronger security programs.

HAVEN6 has become our go-to partner for serious cloud security and penetration testing.

They’ve helped our clients harden AWS and Azure configurations, identify risky misconfigurations, and validate issues through focused penetration testing on networks, web apps, and APIs.

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We have enjoyed working with HAVEN6. They were able to help us on some long-term agreements for pen testing.

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Sugpiat Defense

Requirements for SCADA Penetration Testing

Industrial environments typically require SCADA Pentesting due to regulatory pressure and the need to protect physical safety:

Critical Infrastructure Compliance

NERC CIP for electrical utilities, TSA Pipeline Directives for pipeline operations, and AWIA for water and wastewater systems.

International standards

Meeting IEC 62443 Alignment for security in industrial automation and control systems. These standards set best practices for security.

IT/OT Convergence

You have recently connected your plant floor to the corporate network or the cloud (IIoT) and need to verify the air-gap is actually secure.

Insurance Requirements

Cyber insurance providers for manufacturing and energy sectors are now demanding proof of OT security testing for coverage.

Types of SCADA System Pen Testing We Perform

We tailor our testing style based on the fragility of your environment.

Test Type	Description
Passive & Non-Intrusive Testing	For live, critical production environments, we focus on passive traffic analysis and configuration reviews to identify risks without disruption.
IT/OT Segmentation Testing	We test the boundaries between your Corporate IT network and your OT/ICS network. We attempt to pivot into the SCADA network.
Embedded Device & Hardware	We analyze the physical security of PLCs, RTUs, and IoT sensors. We test for exposed debug ports (UART/JTAG), weak firmware encryption, etc.
Industrial Protocol Fuzzing	In a controlled non-production environment, we test how your devices handle malformed traffic to find Zero-Day vulnerabilities.
Radio Frequency (RF) Analysis	Many SCADA systems rely on wireless telemetry. We test the security of your long-range radio, Zigbee, or cellular communications.

What Our ICS / SCADA Penetration Testing Includes

ICS breaches don’t knock politely; they walk in through forgotten assets and other weaknesses. We hunt like the adversary, not like a checkbox auditor.

Asset Discovery

Identifying “Ghost Assets” and undocumented devices that are connected to your industrial network.

HMI Security Review

Testing the Human Machine Interface for kiosk breakouts, command injection, and weak authentication.

PLC/RTU Logic Review

Ensuring that logic files cannot be uploaded or downloaded without authorization. Ensure integrity of your files.

Network Mapping

Visualizing the communication paths to ensure adherence to the Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture.

Insider Threat Simulation

Testing what a disgruntled employee or contractor with physical access to the control room could achieve.

ICS / SCADA Penetration Testing Deliverables

We provide SCADA system reports that speak to the C-Suite, the Plant Engineer, and the Auditor.

Safety-Based Vulnerability Report

Findings are prioritized not just by CVSS score, but by Safety Impact (e.g., “Risk of Physical Harm” vs. “Risk of Data Loss”).

Segmentation Analysis

A visual diagram showing exactly where your IT/OT air-gap is leaking. Prevent breach impact by isolating parts of the network for added security.

Vendor Remediation Guidance

We provide Compensating Controls (firewall rules, ACLs) to secure legacy devices that are no longer supported by the manufacturer.

Executive Risk Scorecard

A high-level overview of your industrial cyber risk posture for Executives, the C-Suite, and the Board of Directors to better understand budgeting.

SCADA System Pentesting Certifications

Our team holds industry-recognized certifications that reflect hands-on expertise across offensive security, cloud, incident response, and compliance.

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)

GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN)

CompTIA Security+, Network+, A+, Pentest+

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP)

Microsoft AZ-900, SC-900

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Burp Suite Certified Practitioner (Apprentice)

Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)

Web App Penetration Tester (eWPT)

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Palo Alto PSE Certifications

Why Clients Choose Us for ICS / SCADA Pentesting

We use non-destructive tools to secure critical legacy systems and fragile OT networks where standard IT scanners would cause catastrophic downtime.

We Speak OT

We know the difference between a Server and a SIS. We understand that Availability and Safety are more important than Confidentiality in your world.

Non-Destructive Methodology

We use specialized tools designed for ICS environments. We never run aggressive IT scanners (like standard Nessus) on a live PLC network.

Legacy System Experience

We know how to secure Windows XP, Windows 7, and 20-year-old serial controllers that are critical to your production operation.

Protect Your Infrastructure.

Partner with the experts who understand the unique risks of Industrial Control Systems.

SCADA System Pentesting: FAQ

Learn more information about the most frequently asked questions

What is SCADA System Penetration Testing?

SCADA System Penetration Testing (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is the authorized simulation of a cyberattack against industrial control systems and OT networks.

Unlike standard IT pentesting, Scada Penetration Testing requires a specialized approach. Standard scanning tools can crash fragile industrial equipment. Our methodology is built on “Safety First.” We analyze the security of your Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), and the industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, CIP) that connect them, ensuring unauthorized actors cannot manipulate physical processes.

Will SCADA Pentesting crash our plant?

No. This is the most common fear, and rightfully so. We distinguish strictly between “IT Pentesting” and “OT Pentesting.” In OT environments, we use a “Careful Probe” and “Passive Monitoring” approach. We never launch exploits against PLCs in a live production environment. We focus on the surrounding architecture and HMI/Workstation layers to ensure safety.

Do we need to shut down production for the test?

Generally, no. Most of our testing is done in parallel with operations. However, if we need to test specific legacy controllers that are known to be fragile, we will coordinate with your plant manager to test during a scheduled maintenance window.

IT Pentest vs. SCADA Pentest?

IT Pentests focus on data theft (Confidentiality). SCADA Penetration Testing focuses on the manipulation of physical processes (Integrity) and uptime (Availability). IT tools focus on TCP/IP; SCADA tools focus on Modbus, DNP3, and Profinet.

Does this satisfy NERC CIP requirements?

Yes. Our methodology is designed to satisfy NERC CIP-005 (Electronic Security Perimeter) and CIP-010 (Vulnerability Assessment) requirements. We provide the specific audit artifacts you need to show the regulators.

Can you help us fix the issues (Remediation)?

Yes. However, remediation in OT is different. We rarely recommend “Auto-Patching.” We help you implement Defense-in-Depth strategies, such as strict firewalling, unidirectional gateways, and application whitelisting, to protect vulnerable legacy assets.