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OT Security Assessment
Operational Technology (OT) environments underpin critical business operations across manufacturing, utilities, energy, transportation, and other industrial sectors. As these environments become increasingly connected to IT networks and the Internet, they are more exposed than ever to cyber threats. A successful attack on OT systems can result in safety risks, operational downtime, financial loss, and regulatory consequences.
Canary Trap’s OT Security Assessment evaluates the security posture of your industrial control systems and supporting infrastructure. This includes PLCs, SCADA systems, HMIs, industrial networks, remote access mechanisms, and the interfaces between IT and OT environments. The assessment focuses on identifying weaknesses that could be exploited by cybercriminals or advanced threat actors to disrupt operations or compromise safety.
The assessment will identify gaps in network segmentation, access controls, asset visibility, patching practices, and monitoring capabilities. By understanding how an attacker could move within or between IT and OT environments, organizations can prioritize remediation efforts that reduce risk while maintaining operational continuity.
Conducting regular OT security assessments helps organizations improve resilience against evolving threats while supporting compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks. A proactive approach to OT security can also enhance incident response planning, business continuity, and disaster recovery readiness.
Canary Trap combines deep OT and cybersecurity expertise with proven assessment methodologies, specialized tooling, and, where appropriate, threat intelligence to deliver a thorough, practical evaluation of your OT security posture—without disrupting critical operations.
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FAQs
What are Red & Purple Team Exercises?
Red Team Exercises simulate sophisticated, targeted attacks against your organization’s systems, processes, and people to test real-world resilience. Purple Team Exercises combine offensive (Red) and defensive (Blue) teams in a collaborative engagement to improve detection, response, and overall security posture.
Why are Red & Purple Team Exercises important for my organization?
Traditional penetration tests identify vulnerabilities, but Red & Purple Team Exercises go further by testing your entire security ecosystem — including people, processes, and technology. They help uncover blind spots, validate incident response capabilities, and strengthen collaboration between offensive and defensive teams.
What types of scenarios are typically simulated?
Our exercises may include:
- Advanced persistent threat (APT)-style attacks
- Spear phishing and social engineering campaigns
- Lateral movement within networks
- Data exfiltration attempts
- Evasion of monitoring and detection systems
How often should Red & Purple Team Exercises be conducted?
We recommend conducting Red Team Exercises annually or after major organizational changes. Purple Team Exercises can be performed more frequently (e.g., quarterly) to continuously improve detection and response capabilities.
What deliverables will Canary Trap provide after the exercises?
You’ll receive a comprehensive Findings Report that includes:
- Executive summary for leadership teams
- Detailed attack paths and findings
- Assessment of detection and response effectiveness
- Actionable recommendations for both offensive and defensive improvements
- Findings review meeting with our security experts
