Defend Manufacturing Systems Against Operational Threats
Manufacturing environments face converging IT/OT threats that can halt production lines, compromise intellectual property, and disrupt supply chains. We test the systems attackers actually target.
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Manufacturing has ranked as the most-attacked sector in IBM's X-Force Threat Intelligence Index for several years running. The convergence of IT and OT opened attack paths from the front office to the PLCs that did not exist five years ago.
OT/ICS Vulnerabilities
Industrial control systems often run legacy protocols without encryption or authentication, making them easy targets for sophisticated attackers.
IT/OT Convergence Risks
Connecting operational technology to corporate networks creates lateral movement paths from IT into production environments.
Ransomware & Production Disruption
A single ransomware attack can halt production lines for weeks, and idle plant capacity is the cost manufacturers feel first and longest.
Intellectual Property Theft
Trade secrets, manufacturing processes, and proprietary designs are high-value targets for nation-state and industrial espionage.
Supply Chain Exploitation
Compromised suppliers and vendor integrations provide backdoor access into manufacturing networks.
How We Secure Your Organization
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We understand the constraints of OT environments. Our testing is safe for production, aligned with maintenance windows, and focused on real threats.
OT/ICS Penetration Testing
Assessment of SCADA systems, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial protocols without disrupting production operations.
Network Segmentation Validation
Testing IT/OT boundaries, firewall rules, and network architecture to prevent lateral movement.
Cloud & Remote Access Testing
Assessing VPN, remote management, and cloud-connected OT systems for unauthorized access vectors.
Continuous Security Monitoring Support
Ongoing testing that aligns with production schedules and system updates.
Red Teaming for Manufacturing
Full-scope adversary simulation at /red-teaming, tracing the path from a phished corporate account to the OT network without ever touching a live PLC.
Why Choose Alacrinet
Proven Expertise in Your Industry
OT-Safe Testing Methodology
Our testing is designed to never disrupt production systems, PLCs, or manufacturing processes.
NIST & IEC 62443 Aligned
Reports mapped to NIST CSF, IEC 62443, and industry-specific frameworks for regulatory compliance.
Production-Aware Scheduling
Testing coordinated around maintenance windows and production schedules to minimize any risk.
FAQs
Questions You May Have
Q01 Can you test OT systems without disrupting production?
Yes. Our OT testing methodology is designed to be non-disruptive. We coordinate with your operations team and test during appropriate windows.
Q02 Do you test SCADA and ICS systems?
Yes. We assess SCADA, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial protocols using methodologies specifically designed for operational technology environments.
Q03 What compliance frameworks do your reports cover?
Reports are mapped to NIST CSF, IEC 62443, CMMC, and other manufacturing-relevant frameworks.
Q04 How do you handle the IT/OT boundary?
We test segmentation, firewall rules, and network architecture between IT and OT zones to identify lateral movement paths attackers could exploit.
Operator Note
“IT and OT converged on paper a decade ago. They converge in incident response when a Windows admin credential reaches a PLC. We test for that path before the ransomware crew does.”
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Prove Your Plant Survives an IT-to-OT Pivot
We test whether a foothold in corporate IT can reach the PLCs, without ever touching production.
Compliance & Related Services
Manufacturing-Aligned Testing & Compliance
CMMC, IT/OT segmentation, and the wireless surfaces attackers actually hit on the plant floor.
CMMC Level 2 Pentesting
Evidence for CA.L2-3.12.4 and the DIB supply chain.
Internal Network Pentesting
IT/OT segmentation, AD abuse, and lateral movement to production.
Wireless Pentesting
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and RF inside production facilities.
External Network Pentesting
Remote-access and vendor connectivity exposure.