OT Cybersecurity Testbed Development
Design and build of realistic OT testbed environments for security training, research, product validation, and attack simulation exercises.
Break Things Without Breaking Production
You cannot run a Modbus exploit against a live PLC controlling a reactor. You cannot test whether your IDS detects S7comm reconnaissance on a production network. You cannot train an engineer to recover from a ransomware event they have never experienced. A dedicated OT testbed gives your team a realistic environment where they can do all of this safely.
We build functional testbed environments with real PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial network infrastructure that replicate your production architecture. These environments support hands-on attack and defense training, detection rule development, incident response drills, product security validation, and security tool benchmarking.
Testbed Use Cases
- Hands-on cybersecurity training for operations and engineering teams
- Attack simulation and red team exercises
- Detection rule development and validation
- Incident response drill execution
- Security tool evaluation and benchmarking
- OEM product security testing and validation
- Academic research and university lab programs
Testbed Development
Realistic OT environments for training, testing, and research
Engagement Methodology
Each phase is designed to deliver measurable progress while respecting the operational constraints of live industrial environments.
Requirements Analysis
Understand the organization's training, research, and testing objectives. Define the target OT environment to be replicated: protocols, device types, network architecture, and attack scenarios. Determine whether the testbed is for training, security testing, product validation, or a combination.
Architecture Design
Design the testbed architecture to replicate a realistic OT environment including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, network infrastructure, and simulated process logic. Define network topology, zone structure, and integration points with training platforms and attack simulation tools.
Build and Configuration
Build the testbed environment with physical or virtualized OT components. Configure industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC-UA, EtherNet/IP, S7comm), simulate process behavior, and implement realistic network traffic patterns. Deploy vulnerable configurations for training and testing exercises.
Scenario Development
Develop training and testing scenarios for the testbed: attack simulations, defense exercises, incident response drills, and product security testing workflows. Create guided exercise materials, evaluation rubrics, and instructor guides for each scenario.
Handover and Support
Deliver the operational testbed with full documentation, scenario libraries, and maintenance procedures. Train the client team on testbed management, scenario execution, environment reset, and ongoing scenario development.
Service Deliverables
- Testbed requirements specification
- Architecture design document with topology diagrams
- Operational testbed environment (physical or virtualized)
- Scenario library with guided exercise materials
- Maintenance and operations documentation
- Staff training on testbed management and scenario execution
Frameworks We Align With
Industries Served
Start Your OT Cybersecurity Testbed Development Engagement
Tell us about your industrial environment and we will scope an engagement tailored to your systems, constraints, and objectives.