As industrial systems become increasingly interconnected and the threat landscape evolves, traditional penetration testing and checklist-based assessments are no longer enough to safeguard your operational technology (OT). DNV Cyber’s adversary simulation approach goes further—delivering intelligence-driven, asset-centric, and collaborative testing with actionable insights to protect what matters most.  

If you’re responsible for safeguarding industrial operations, this whitepaper is for you. 

Why choose adversary simulation for OT? 

• Realistic threat validation: Simulate advanced adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) tailored to your industry and assets. 

• Intelligence-driven preparation: Leverage the latest threat intelligence and MITRE ATT&CK for ICS to design relevant attack scenarios. 

• Asset-centric focus: Prioritise your most critical assets and apply risk-proportionate testing, ensuring operational safety and compliance. 

• Collaborative purple teaming: Work side-by-side with your operational staff to test detection, response, and resilience—without disrupting operations. 

Outcomes & value 

• Early discovery of security gaps in critical OT environments  

• Improved detection and response readiness through collaborative exercises 

• Verified compliance with global frameworks, IEC 62443, NIST, IACS UR E26/E27, and industry regulations 

• Actionable, risk-prioritised remediation guidance that’s operationally feasible and cost-effective 

Ready to strengthen your OT security? 

Download our whitepaper to learn how to uncover vulnerabilities, validate your defences, and build operational resilience—before adversaries strike. For further information, contact us to learn how our experts, with decades of experience in IT and industrial control system security, can help you achieve both cybersecurity maturity and regulatory compliance.