OT Security Assessment

Overview

This skill provides a structured methodology for conducting Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control System (ICS) security assessments. The approach follows a two-stage methodology: (1) Identification/Discovery of OT devices, protocols, and services, and (2) Vulnerability Assessment using online vulnerability databases and Metasploit Framework for deeper analysis.

IMPORTANT: OT security assessments may impact critical industrial processes and must only be conducted with proper authorization. Always ensure written permission before assessing OT systems. Never test production systems without explicit authorization.

OT Network Security Considerations:

• Well-secured OT systems will not allow internet-connected devices (like this system) to be plugged into the network for assessment
• Most production OT assessments will be conducted offline on air-gapped networks
• This skill is suitable for:
  • Less secure or open OT/SCADA systems
  • Lab environments and test networks
  • Authorized assessment scenarios where network isolation is managed separately
• Always coordinate with operations team to ensure proper network isolation and security controls

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