### Securing the Systems That Control Critical Operations
SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems are the nervous system of critical infrastructure -
controlling power grids, water treatment, manufacturing, and more. Unlike IT systems that can be taken offline
for patching, SCADA systems run 24/7/365, often for decades. We assess and harden these systems without
disrupting operations.
### What We Assess
**SCADA Platforms**
- Siemens WinCC & PCS 7
- Schneider Electric EcoStruxure & Wonderware
- GE iFIX & CIMPLICITY
- Rockwell FactoryTalk
- ABB System 800xA
- Honeywell Experion
- Emerson DeltaV
**Components We Secure**
- Master Terminal Units (MTUs)
- Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- Engineering Workstations
- Historians and data servers
- OPC servers and communication gateways
- Remote access infrastructure
- SCADA network architecture
**Communication Protocols**
- Modbus (TCP/RTU)
- DNP3 (Distributed Network Protocol)
- OPC (Classic & UA)
- IEC 60870-5-104
- Profinet & Profibus
- EtherNet/IP
- BACnet (building automation)
### Our Assessment Methodology
**Phase 1: Passive Discovery & Mapping (No Disruption)**
- Network traffic analysis and baseline
- Asset inventory and topology mapping
- Protocol identification and flow analysis
- Identify insecure communications
- Document legacy systems and constraints
**Phase 2: Configuration Review**
- SCADA server hardening assessment
- Operating system security review
- Database security (SQL Server, Oracle)
- User account and privilege analysis
- Authentication mechanisms
- Patch management review
- Backup and recovery validation
**Phase 3: HMI & Application Security**
- HMI application security review
- Hardcoded credentials discovery
- Access control effectiveness
- Session management
- Logging and audit capabilities
- Screen/display security
**Phase 4: Network Security Architecture**
- Network segmentation validation
- Firewall rules and effectiveness
- DMZ architecture review
- Remote access security
- VPN configuration and security
- Industrial DMZ (IDMZ) design
**Phase 5: Protocol Security Testing**
- Protocol manipulation testing
- Authentication bypass attempts
- Command injection testing
- Man-in-the-middle vulnerabilities
- Replay attack susceptibility
- Protocol fuzzing (controlled)
### Hardening Services
After assessment, we provide comprehensive hardening:
**System Hardening**
- Windows/Linux OS hardening for SCADA servers
- Service minimization and disabling unused features
- Security policy implementation
- Antivirus/endpoint protection deployment (OT-appropriate)
- Application whitelisting
- Secure baseline configurations
**Network Hardening**
- Network segmentation implementation
- Firewall rule optimization
- Industrial DMZ deployment
- VPN hardening for remote access
- Intrusion detection system (IDS) deployment
- Network access control (NAC)
**Access Control Hardening**
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) implementation
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Privileged access management (PAM)
- Strong password policies
- Account lockout and monitoring
- Session timeout configuration
**Communication Security**
- Encryption implementation where possible
- Secure protocol migration (e.g., Modbus TCP to Modbus Secure)
- Certificate management
- VPN for remote sites
- Secure OPC UA deployment
**Monitoring & Detection**
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) integration
- Anomaly detection deployment
- Industrial protocol monitoring
- Asset change detection
- Continuous monitoring strategy
### Compliance Alignment
Our assessments support:
- **IEC 62443** - Industrial automation security
- **NERC-CIP** - North American grid security
- **NIS2 Directive** - EU critical infrastructure
- **ISO 27001/27019** - Information security for industrial control systems
- **NIST 800-82** - Guide to Industrial Control Systems Security
### Vendor-Specific Expertise
We have deep experience with:
- Siemens SIMATIC & TIA Portal security
- Schneider Electric Modicon & EcoStruxure hardening
- Rockwell Automation ControlLogix & FactoryTalk
- GE Digital SCADA platforms
- ABB control systems
- Honeywell Experion & Safety Manager
### Deliverables
- Comprehensive security assessment report
- Vulnerability findings with risk ratings (CVSS)
- Network diagrams and data flow maps
- Hardening recommendations prioritized by risk
- Step-by-step remediation guide
- Secure configuration templates
- Compensating controls for unpatchable systems
- Re-assessment after hardening implementation
- Executive summary for management
### Deployment Approach
**Non-Disruptive Testing**
- All testing coordinated with operations
- Passive monitoring prioritized over active scanning
- Testing during maintenance windows where needed
- Immediate rollback procedures if issues detected
- 24/7 availability during critical phases
**Phased Implementation**
- Hardening deployed incrementally
- Full testing after each phase
- Rollback plan for every change
- Documentation and knowledge transfer
- Training for operations and maintenance teams
### Ideal For
- Power generation and transmission operators
- Water and wastewater treatment facilities
- Oil & gas production and refining
- Chemical and petrochemical plants
- Manufacturing and discrete automation
- Building automation and smart buildings
- Transportation infrastructure
- Critical infrastructure under NIS2 Directive
### Why Choose MottaSec
**Operational Awareness**
We understand that SCADA systems cannot be "patched and rebooted." Our methodologies are built around
operational continuity-testing and hardening without disruption.
**Vendor-Agnostic Expertise**
From Siemens to Schneider to Rockwell, we've secured SCADA systems across all major vendors and
understand their unique security challenges and capabilities.
**Compliance-Driven**
Every finding is mapped to relevant standards (IEC 62443, NERC-CIP, NIS2) so you know exactly
how remediation supports your compliance objectives.
**Duration:** 4-12 weeks (depending on system complexity and sites)
**Pricing:** Based on number of systems, sites, and assessment depth
**Note:** Can work in operational environments with appropriate safety briefings
