Manufacturing Penetration Testing Services
Testing that keeps production running and IP protected, not a scan report for the compliance folder.
IT/OT Convergence Testing
Real testing of the boundary between corporate IT and industrial control systems, where a compromised workstation can become a path to your production floor.
OT & ICS Security Assessment
Safe, controlled assessment of PLCs, SCADA systems, HMIs, and ICS networks using non-disruptive techniques designed for environments where downtime means lost revenue.
IP & Supply Chain Protection
Testing of ERP integrations, MES platforms, vendor connections, and remote access points that protect proprietary designs, trade secrets, and supply chain data.
IT-Only Testing That Ignores the Production Floor
Most pentest vendors assess corporate networks and call it done. They never touch the OT environment where PLCs, SCADA systems, and HMIs actually control your production lines. That’s the gap ransomware operators target. Raxis tests both IT and OT together to reveal the cross-domain attack paths that actually shut down manufacturing operations.
IT/OT Segmentation That’s Never Been Challenged
Your network diagram shows a clear boundary between corporate IT and the plant network. But flat network segments, misconfigured firewalls, and legacy devices with default credentials create paths attackers exploit to move from a phishing email to a production controller. Raxis validates that your IT/OT segmentation holds under real lateral movement pressure.
Vendor and Supply Chain Access Nobody Tested
Remote vendor access, ERP-to-MES integrations, IIoT device connections, and third-party maintenance portals all create entry points into your manufacturing environment. A pentest scoped to your internal network perimeter misses these entirely. Raxis tests the full supply chain attack surface, including the connections your vendors use to reach your systems.
Ransomware Is the #1 Manufacturing Threat
Manufacturing is the top target for ransomware because attackers know production downtime creates immediate financial pressure to pay. A generic pentest won’t simulate the phishing-to-lateral-movement-to-OT kill chain that ransomware groups actually execute. Raxis tests the full attack path to find where that chain breaks, or doesn’t.
Why Raxis for Manufacturing Penetration Testing
Test IT and OT together as one attack surface
OSCP-certified engineers assess corporate IT networks, ICS/SCADA environments, and the convergence points between them. You see the complete picture of how an attacker moves from an email inbox to a production controller.
Test without stopping the line
Raxis uses non-disruptive techniques, careful scoping, and coordinated testing windows designed for environments where unplanned downtime costs thousands per hour. We work with your operations team to manage risk at every phase.
Protect IP and proprietary data
We test the systems that store your proprietary designs, trade secrets, and competitive advantages: ERP platforms, engineering file shares, MES integrations, and the access controls protecting them from insider and external threats.
Support compliance across frameworks
Raxis aligns testing and reporting to NIST SP 800-82, IEC 62443, ISO 27001, and CMMC where applicable. Whether you’re meeting customer security requirements or preparing for an audit, your report is built for the framework your stakeholders care about.
Continuous coverage with PTaaS
Manufacturing environments change constantly with new automation deployments, vendor integrations, and IIoT devices. Raxis Attack (PTaaS) delivers continuous, AI-augmented testing with real-time results and unlimited retesting so your security posture keeps pace with your production environment.
FAQ: Manufacturing Penetration Testing
What is manufacturing penetration testing?
It's a hands-on simulated attack against both your IT and OT environments, including corporate networks, industrial control systems, SCADA, PLCs, HMIs, MES platforms, and the connections between them. The goal is to find exploitable vulnerabilities before ransomware operators and other threat actors do.
Why is manufacturing the most targeted industry?
Manufacturers combine high-value intellectual property with operational environments where downtime creates immediate financial pressure. Ransomware groups know that a production stoppage costs thousands per hour, which makes manufacturers more likely to pay. Add legacy OT systems with weak security, expanding IIoT deployments, and complex supply chain connections, and you have the most attractive target in any industry.
Do you test both IT and OT systems?
Yes. Testing IT and OT as separate environments misses the cross-domain attack paths that real adversaries exploit. Raxis tests corporate networks, industrial control systems, and the convergence points between them to reveal how an attacker chains a phishing email into lateral movement that reaches your production floor.
How do you avoid disrupting production during testing?
Raxis uses careful scoping, non-disruptive techniques, and coordinated testing windows developed in collaboration with your operations team. We prioritize passive reconnaissance and safe exploitation methods for OT systems, and we maintain constant communication throughout the engagement to manage risk in real time.
What systems does Raxis test for manufacturing clients?
We test PLCs, SCADA systems, HMIs, ICS networks, MES and ERP integrations, corporate IT networks, wireless infrastructure, remote access and VPN connections, IIoT devices, vendor access points, and web applications. Every engagement is scoped around your specific manufacturing environment and operational requirements.
What is Raxis Attack (PTaaS)?
Raxis Attack is our Penetration Testing as a Service platform, delivering continuous, AI-augmented testing with real-time results and unlimited retesting through the secure Raxis One portal. For manufacturers, it provides ongoing visibility as new automation, IIoT devices, and vendor connections change your attack surface.
What compliance frameworks does Raxis testing support?
Raxis aligns testing and reporting to NIST SP 800-82 (Guide to ICS Security), IEC 62443 (Industrial Automation Security), ISO 27001, CMMC for defense manufacturers, and PCI DSS where payment processing is in scope. Your report maps findings to the specific framework your stakeholders require.
What certifications do Raxis penetration testers hold?
Raxis testers hold industry-leading certifications including OSCP, CEH, GPEN, GFACT, and more listed on our certifications page.