Manufacturing
Penetration Testing for Manufacturing Companies
Penetration Testing for Manufacturing Companies
Manufacturing companies face ransomware gangs targeting production lines, nation-state actors stealing IP, and attackers who exploit connections between IT and operational technology.
Penetration Testing for Biotech Companies
Manufacturing companies face ransomware gangs targeting production lines, nation-state actors stealing IP, and attackers who exploit connections between IT and operational technology. A breach can halt production, compromise product designs, or cause safety incidents. Penetration testing identifies vulnerabilities before they impact operations.
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Why Manufacturing Companies Are Targeted
Manufacturing is the most attacked industry for ransomware, representing 25% of all incidents in 2024. The average manufacturing ransomware attack causes 21 days of downtime and costs $1.97 million. Attackers know manufacturers will pay to avoid production shutdowns and can't tolerate extended outages without massive revenue loss.
OT/IT convergence creates new attack paths
Connecting factory floors to corporate networks for efficiency and monitoring opens industrial control systems to internet-based attacks. Once attackers compromise IT systems, they pivot to SCADA, PLCs, and HMIs controlling production lines.
OT/IT convergence creates new attack paths
Connecting factory floors to corporate networks for efficiency and monitoring opens industrial control systems to internet-based attacks. Once attackers compromise IT systems, they pivot to SCADA, PLCs, and HMIs controlling production lines.
Legacy industrial systems can't be patched
Manufacturing equipment has 20-30 year lifecycles but runs outdated control systems and embedded software. Many PLCs and HMIs run Windows XP or custom operating systems with no security updates available. These systems remain connected to networks with unfixable vulnerabilities.
Legacy industrial systems can't be patched
Manufacturing equipment has 20-30 year lifecycles but runs outdated control systems and embedded software. Many PLCs and HMIs run Windows XP or custom operating systems with no security updates available. These systems remain connected to networks with unfixable vulnerabilities.
IP theft targets R&D and product designs
Nation-state actors and competitors steal CAD files, manufacturing processes, supplier lists, and proprietary formulas. A single breach can eliminate years of competitive advantage and cost millions in lost market position.
IP theft targets R&D and product designs
Nation-state actors and competitors steal CAD files, manufacturing processes, supplier lists, and proprietary formulas. A single breach can eliminate years of competitive advantage and cost millions in lost market position.
Remote access is poorly secured
Manufacturers provide vendors and technicians remote access to equipment for maintenance and troubleshooting. These connections often bypass security controls, use default credentials, or lack multi-factor authentication, creating backdoor entry points.
Remote access is poorly secured
Manufacturers provide vendors and technicians remote access to equipment for maintenance and troubleshooting. These connections often bypass security controls, use default credentials, or lack multi-factor authentication, creating backdoor entry points.
OT/IT convergence creates new attack paths
Connecting factory floors to corporate networks for efficiency and monitoring opens industrial control systems to internet-based attacks. Once attackers compromise IT systems, they pivot to SCADA, PLCs, and HMIs controlling production lines.
OT/IT convergence creates new attack paths
Connecting factory floors to corporate networks for efficiency and monitoring opens industrial control systems to internet-based attacks. Once attackers compromise IT systems, they pivot to SCADA, PLCs, and HMIs controlling production lines.
Legacy industrial systems can't be patched
Manufacturing equipment has 20-30 year lifecycles but runs outdated control systems and embedded software. Many PLCs and HMIs run Windows XP or custom operating systems with no security updates available. These systems remain connected to networks with unfixable vulnerabilities.
Legacy industrial systems can't be patched
Manufacturing equipment has 20-30 year lifecycles but runs outdated control systems and embedded software. Many PLCs and HMIs run Windows XP or custom operating systems with no security updates available. These systems remain connected to networks with unfixable vulnerabilities.
IP theft targets R&D and product designs
Nation-state actors and competitors steal CAD files, manufacturing processes, supplier lists, and proprietary formulas. A single breach can eliminate years of competitive advantage and cost millions in lost market position.
IP theft targets R&D and product designs
Nation-state actors and competitors steal CAD files, manufacturing processes, supplier lists, and proprietary formulas. A single breach can eliminate years of competitive advantage and cost millions in lost market position.
Remote access is poorly secured
Manufacturers provide vendors and technicians remote access to equipment for maintenance and troubleshooting. These connections often bypass security controls, use default credentials, or lack multi-factor authentication, creating backdoor entry points.
Remote access is poorly secured
Manufacturers provide vendors and technicians remote access to equipment for maintenance and troubleshooting. These connections often bypass security controls, use default credentials, or lack multi-factor authentication, creating backdoor entry points.
Common Vulnerabilities
Critical
Weak Access Controls
Insufficient permissions allow unauthorized users into research databases.
High
Unencrypted Data Transfer
Research data sent to partners without encryption risks interception. Attackers can capture IP during transit.
High
Default Credentials on Lab Equipment
Lab instruments still running default usernames and passwords. Easy entry point for attackers to access research systems.
Critical
Missing Audit Logging
Clinical trial systems lack activity logging and monitoring. Breaches go undetected and investigation becomes impossible.
Critical
Weak Authentication
Manufacturing and QA systems rely on weak or single-factor authentication.
Critical
Insecure File Sharing
Unprotected file sharing exposes confidential research and IP. Unauthorized users can copy or leak critical discoveries.
Common Vulnerabilities We Find
Critical
Weak network segmentation
Poor separation between IT and production networks allows an IT compromise to spread into manufacturing systems.
High
Default credentials on industrial equipment
PLCs, HMIs, and other devices use default credentials, enabling easy unauthorized access.
High
Unpatched legacy systems
Outdated control systems and Windows XP endpoints contain known vulnerabilities that can be easily exploited.
Critical
Insecure remote access
Remote access lacks MFA and uses shared accounts, increasing the risk of unauthorized entry.
Critical
Insufficient access controls on engineering systems
Engineering systems storing sensitive IP are accessible to users without proper restrictions.
Critical
Exposed industrial protocols
Industrial protocols lack authentication and encryption, allowing command interception or manipulation.
Critical
Weak network segmentation
Poor separation between IT and production networks allows an IT compromise to spread into manufacturing systems.
High
Unpatched legacy systems
Outdated control systems and Windows XP endpoints contain known vulnerabilities that can be easily exploited.
Critical
Insufficient access controls on engineering systems
Engineering systems storing sensitive IP are accessible to users without proper restrictions.
High
Default credentials on industrial equipment
PLCs, HMIs, and other devices use default credentials, enabling easy unauthorized access.
Critical
Insecure remote access
Remote access lacks MFA and uses shared accounts, increasing the risk of unauthorized entry.
Critical
Exposed industrial protocols
Industrial protocols lack authentication and encryption, allowing command interception or manipulation.
Compliance and Requirements for Manufacturing
NIST CSF is the baseline framework for manufacturing cybersecurity. Defense contractors must meet CMMC requirements to handle CUI. Export-controlled manufacturers need ITAR compliance. ISO 27001 certification is increasingly required by customers and insurers. Cyber insurance now mandates security testing and OT/IT segmentation documentation.
NIST CSF is the baseline framework for manufacturing cybersecurity. Defense contractors must meet CMMC requirements to handle CUI. Export-controlled manufacturers need ITAR compliance. ISO 27001 certification is increasingly required by customers and insurers. Cyber insurance now mandates security testing and OT/IT segmentation documentation.
What We Test in Manufacturing Environments
Our penetration tests are tailored to Manufacturing environments, covering the systems and workflows where breaches cause the most damage.
Our penetration tests are tailored to Manufacturing environments, covering the systems and workflows where breaches cause the most damage.
Our penetration tests are tailored to Manufacturing environments, covering the systems and workflows where breaches cause the most damage.
Industrial Control Systems & SCADA
Testing PLCs, HMIs, SCADA platforms, and industrial protocols for vulnerabilities that could disrupt production or safety.
OT / IT Network Segmentation
Assessment of segmentation to ensure attackers can’t pivot from corporate IT into production environments.
Remote Access & Vendor Connectivity
Testing VPNs, remote desktop, and vendor access paths for weak authentication, default credentials, and MFA gaps.
Manufacturing & Engineering Systems
Assessment of MES, CAD, and PLM platforms for data manipulation and IP theft risks across production and design environments.
Industrial Control Systems & SCADA
Testing PLCs, HMIs, SCADA platforms, and industrial protocols for vulnerabilities that could disrupt production or safety.
OT / IT Network Segmentation
Assessment of segmentation to ensure attackers can’t pivot from corporate IT into production environments.
Remote Access & Vendor Connectivity
Testing VPNs, remote desktop, and vendor access paths for weak authentication, default credentials, and MFA gaps.
Manufacturing & Engineering Systems
Assessment of MES, CAD, and PLM platforms for data manipulation and IP theft risks across production and design environments.
Industrial Control Systems & SCADA
Testing PLCs, HMIs, SCADA platforms, and industrial protocols for vulnerabilities that could disrupt production or safety.
OT / IT Network Segmentation
Assessment of segmentation to ensure attackers can’t pivot from corporate IT into production environments.
Remote Access & Vendor Connectivity
Testing VPNs, remote desktop, and vendor access paths for weak authentication, default credentials, and MFA gaps.
Manufacturing & Engineering Systems
Assessment of MES, CAD, and PLM platforms for data manipulation and IP theft risks across production and design environments.
Industrial Control Systems & SCADA
Testing PLCs, HMIs, SCADA platforms, and industrial protocols for vulnerabilities that could disrupt production or safety.
OT / IT Network Segmentation
Assessment of segmentation to ensure attackers can’t pivot from corporate IT into production environments.
Remote Access & Vendor Connectivity
Testing VPNs, remote desktop, and vendor access paths for weak authentication, default credentials, and MFA gaps.
Manufacturing & Engineering Systems
Assessment of MES, CAD, and PLM platforms for data manipulation and IP theft risks across production and design environments.
What You Get
Compliance Reports
Reports map to NIST CSF, CMMC, ISO 27001, and ITAR requirements. Formatted for auditors, insurers, and customer security assessments.
Compliance Reports
Reports map to NIST CSF, CMMC, ISO 27001, and ITAR requirements. Formatted for auditors, insurers, and customer security assessments.
Compliance Reports
Reports map to NIST CSF, CMMC, ISO 27001, and ITAR requirements. Formatted for auditors, insurers, and customer security assessments.
Prioritized Remediation
Findings ranked by production impact with clear fix guidance for your IT and OT teams. Technical details included so teams can implement fixes without disrupting operations.
Prioritized Remediation
Findings ranked by production impact with clear fix guidance for your IT and OT teams. Technical details included so teams can implement fixes without disrupting operations.
Prioritized Remediation
Findings ranked by production impact with clear fix guidance for your IT and OT teams. Technical details included so teams can implement fixes without disrupting operations.
Free Retest Included
After implementing fixes, we retest at no cost to confirm vulnerabilities are resolved and provide updated documentation for compliance audits.
Free Retest Included
After implementing fixes, we retest at no cost to confirm vulnerabilities are resolved and provide updated documentation for compliance audits.
Free Retest Included
After implementing fixes, we retest at no cost to confirm vulnerabilities are resolved and provide updated documentation for compliance audits.
Ready to Test Your Environment?
Book a complimentary scoping call to discuss your systems, compliance requirements, and production schedule.
Ready to Test Your Environment?
Book a complimentary scoping call to discuss your systems, compliance requirements, and production schedule.
Ready to Test Your Environment?
Book a complimentary scoping call to discuss your systems, compliance requirements, and production schedule.
