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.