VIPentest · High-Tech Security

Penetration Testing for
the High-Tech Sector

Advanced security audits for technology companies. We protect innovations, intellectual property, and Industry 4.0 infrastructure from cyber threats.

ISO 27001 & IEC 62443
GDPR & NIS2
IoT & Industry 4.0
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1000+

Industrial Systems Secured

500+

IoT/IIoT Devices Tested

100%

ISO 27001 Compliance

24/7

APT Threat Monitoring

Cybersecurity Challenges

Most Common Threats in the High-Tech Sector

Industry 4.0 generates unique cyber risks – from IP theft to IoT infrastructure sabotage and supply chain attacks.

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Intellectual Property Theft

APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) attacks targeting patents, schematics, source code, and trade secrets. Advanced hacking groups spy on R&D for months, exfiltrating millions of dollars worth of IP.

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Production System Sabotage

Cyberattacks on SCADA/ICS, PLC, and MES systems can halt production lines, destroy equipment, or lead to the manufacturing of defective components. Ransomware in factories generates millions in losses.

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Unsecured IoT/IIoT Devices

Sensors, controllers, industrial robots, and Edge devices often have default passwords, lack encryption, and run outdated firmware. They become gateways into OT and IT networks for cybercriminals.

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Supply Chain Attacks

Compromised component suppliers, backdoors in chipsets, infected firmware updates. SolarWinds-type attacks can impact thousands of companies simultaneously through a single vendor vulnerability.

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Cloud Infrastructure Threats

Misconfigured AWS/Azure/GCP environments, unsecured APIs, access key leaks. High-tech companies store critical data in the cloud – a breach can destroy competitive advantage.

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Insider Threats and Social Engineering

Data theft by former employees, targeted phishing of R&D teams, compromised developer accounts with access to code repositories. Humans remain the weakest link.

Service Scope

Comprehensive Penetration Testing for the High-Tech Sector

Professional security audits tailored to the specifics of Industry 4.0, IoT, electronics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Penetration testing of Operational Technology environments – industrial control systems (ICS/SCADA), PLC controllers, production MES/ERP systems. We verify OT/IT network segmentation, HMI security, industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, Profinet), and resilience against Stuxnet-type attacks.

PLC and RTU Controller Audit
Industrial Protocol Testing
OT/IT Segmentation Verification
IEC 62443 Compliance

Comprehensive testing of sensors, actuators, Edge devices, IoT gateways, and Industrial IoT systems. We verify firmware, communication protocols (MQTT, CoAP, LoRaWAN), encryption, authentication, and resilience against physical attacks and remote takeover.

Firmware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
IoT Protocol Testing (MQTT, CoAP, Zigbee)
Hardware hacking i JTAG/UART
OTA Update Mechanism Audit

Security testing of AWS, Azure, GCP environments and container infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes). We verify IAM configurations, S3 buckets, Lambda, API Gateway, container orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, and resilience against privilege escalation and lateral movement.

AWS/Azure/GCP Audit (IAM, S3, Misconfigs)
Kubernetes and Docker Pentesting
CI/CD Pipeline Testing (Jenkins, GitLab)
Infrastructure as Code security review

Advanced cyberattack simulations replicating tactics of APT groups targeting the high-tech sector (APT1, Lazarus, Sandworm). We test defenses against long-term espionage, IP exfiltration, production sabotage, and SOC/CERT capabilities to detect and respond to threats.

APT Attack Simulations on R&D
Data and IP Exfiltration Testing
SOC/SIEM Detection Capability Assessment
MITRE ATT&CK for ICS Report

Security verification of suppliers, components, open-source libraries, and firmware/software updates. We look for backdoors, infected dependencies, vulnerabilities in build & release processes, and supply chain compromise risks in accordance with NIST 800-161.

Supplier Audit and Vendor Risk Assessment
SBOM Analysis and Dependency Scanning
Firmware/Software Integrity Verification
NIST 800-161 & ISO 28000 Compliance
Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ – Penetration Testing for High-Tech

Answers to the most common questions from technology companies about penetration testing and security audits.

OT (Operational Technology) environments require a specialized approach due to the criticality of production processes. We perform tests without disrupting production, use industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, Profinet), verify PLC/RTU controllers, test physical security measures, and ensure IEC 62443 compliance. Standard IT tests focus on web applications and office networks.
No – we use non-intrusive methodologies or perform tests during maintenance windows. Before starting an audit, we carefully agree on scope, schedule, and emergency procedures. Some tests are performed on test environments or configuration copies. Our team has experience testing 24/7 environments without impacting production.
Red Team tests simulating APT attacks help identify weak points before real attackers do. We verify: network segmentation (R&D isolation from the Internet), DLP (Data Loss Prevention), data exfiltration monitoring, code repository security, access control to CAD/PLM systems, and R&D employee training on targeted phishing and social engineering.
Key standards include: IEC 62443 (ICS/SCADA cybersecurity), ISO 27001 (information security management), NIST 800-82 (ICS security), ISA/IEC 62443 (Industrial Automation Security), NIS2 (Critical Infrastructure), TISAX (automotive industry), and sector-specific standards like DO-178C (aerospace) or IEC 61508 (functional safety). We help achieve compliance with these standards.
Yes – we offer pre-release security audits of IoT/IIoT devices. We test firmware, hardware (JTAG/UART), communication protocols (MQTT, CoAP, BLE), OTA update mechanisms, encryption, authentication, and compliance with ETSI EN 303 645 (Consumer IoT Security). This helps detect vulnerabilities before mass production and avoid costly recalls.
It depends on scope: web application pentest 5-10 days, OT/ICS infrastructure audit 2-4 weeks, Red Team engagement 4-8 weeks, IoT audit 1-2 weeks per device. Supply chain assessment can take 6-12 weeks. We adjust the schedule to the client’s production timeline and maintenance windows.
Yes – high-tech companies falling under NIS2 (key digital service providers, electronics manufacturers, aerospace) must meet risk management, business continuity, and incident reporting requirements. We conduct gap analysis, NIS2-compliant pentests, supply chain risk audits, and help implement CERT/CSIRT procedures.
Top vulnerabilities include: default passwords (admin/admin), lack of communication encryption, outdated firmware without updates, unsecured debug interfaces (JTAG/UART), hardcoded credentials in firmware, lack of OTA update validation, exposed debug ports to the Internet, and vulnerabilities in MQTT/CoAP protocols enabling MITM and replay attacks.
Yes – we provide 24/7 support when critical vulnerabilities (CVSS 9.0+) are discovered. We offer: incident response, remediation assistance, responsible disclosure for zero-day vulnerabilities, vendor coordination, emergency patching guidance, communication with CERT/CSIRT, and retesting after fixes are implemented. We work with the client until the vulnerability is fully resolved.
We perform vendor risk assessments (security questionnaires, on-site audits), SBOM analysis (Software Bill of Materials), open-source library dependency scanning, firmware/chipset integrity verification, supplier build pipeline testing, code signing verification, and threat intelligence monitoring for compromised vendors. In accordance with NIST 800-161 and Executive Order 14028.

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