Laboratory
Our laboratory services
Use of licensed tool to launch a battery of application-level vulnerability tests.
Communications robustness test which involves subjecting the target to stress tests or fuzzing to see its response to these types of network attacks.
Intrusion test in which a potential malicious attack is simulated to detect the weaknesses and vulnerabilities of the system.
Functional test according to the IEC62443-4-2 standard in which compliance with the requirements of this document is verified.
Analysis of vulnerabilities based on the dependencies of a component by examining its SBOM.
Port scanning of publicly accessible services on a target system. Use of licensed tool to launch a battery of network-level vulnerability tests
Use of licensed tool to launch a battery of application-level vulnerability tests.
Functional testing
Functional testing of IEC 62443 standards for industrial automation and control systems (IACS) security involves evaluating the performance of security controls like access controls, encryption protocols, and intrusion detection systems. This testing ensures these measures work correctly to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats by verifying functions such as authentication, authorization, data integrity, and confidentiality. It checks compliance with IEC 62443 standards and relevant security policies through systematic tests and simulations. Identifying vulnerabilities and misconfigurations during testing allows for corrective actions, enhancing the overall security and resilience of industrial control systems.
Communication Robustness Testing
Communication robustness testing evaluates the resilience and reliability of communication protocols and networks, focusing on cybersecurity and system stability. It employs techniques like fuzzing and network stress testing. Fuzzing sends invalid, unexpected, or random data to software interfaces to uncover vulnerabilities and security flaws, such as buffer overflows and parsing errors. This helps improve protocol robustness and security. Network stress testing imposes heavy loads or adverse conditions on networks to test performance and stability under stress, simulating scenarios like high traffic or DoS attacks. It identifies bottlenecks and vulnerabilities, aiding in optimizing and safeguarding network infrastructure. Combining these methods enhances the overall robustness, security, and resilience of communication systems.
Penetration testing
Penetration testing for industrial devices, also known as ICS/SCADA penetration testing, is a proactive security assessment that evaluates the security of industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA systems, and other operational technology (OT) devices. Unlike vulnerability scanning, which identifies known vulnerabilities, penetration testing simulates real-world cyber attacks to uncover security weaknesses and assess the resilience of industrial environments. Skilled security professionals attempt unauthorized access using various attack techniques, including network reconnaissance, social engineering, exploit development, and privilege escalation. The testing follows a structured approach: reconnaissance, vulnerability identification, exploitation, and post-exploitation activities, aiming to identify security gaps and provide recommendations to improve security. Conducting penetration testing helps organizations uncover vulnerabilities, assess potential cyber attack impacts, and strengthen defenses, while ensuring the testing does not disrupt critical processes.
Vulnerability Scanning
Penetration testing for industrial devices, also known as ICS/SCADA penetration testing, is a security assessment that evaluates the security of industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA systems, and other operational technology (OT) devices by simulating real-world cyber attacks. Unlike vulnerability scanning, it uncovers potential security weaknesses and tests the resilience of industrial environments against sophisticated threats. Skilled professionals use techniques like network reconnaissance, social engineering, exploit development, and privilege escalation to attempt unauthorized access. The process involves reconnaissance, vulnerability identification, exploitation, and post-exploitation to identify security gaps and improve security controls. This testing helps organizations find critical vulnerabilities, assess potential cyber attack impacts, and strengthen defenses, while ensuring testing does not disrupt critical processes.
Software Composition Analysis
Software Composition Analysis (SCA) using a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) identifies and manages the components within a software application, including open-source and third-party elements. An SBOM documents all components, libraries, and dependencies, detailing version numbers, licenses, vulnerabilities, and dependencies. This helps organizations understand their software composition, track component origins, and assess security and compliance risks. SCA through SBOM ensures software security, manages supply chain risks, and meets regulatory standards by identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities. SBOMs also promote transparency and collaboration among vendors, developers, and users, improving software quality and stakeholder trust.