OT Cybersecurity Simulation Lab
OT Cybersecurity Simulation Lab
The most realistic OT cybersecurity simulation environment for training, testing and validation
Equans Digital’s OT Cybersecurity Simulation Lab (Operational Technology) is the go-to solution for organisations looking to strengthen their OT cybersecurity. This unique, lifelike OT environment enables companies to test security solutions, train staff and simulate industrial risks without impacting their production environment.
Our Simulation Lab forms a crucial part of our OT-first cybersecurity approach and will be further developed in the coming years as a unique tool within industrial cybersecurity.
A realistic OT environment based on the Purdue model
The Cybersecurity Simulation Lab has been built as a physical replica of an industrial facility, fully compliant with the Purdue model; the international standard for OT architectures. The environment comprises:
- Level 0–1: sensors, actuators and PLCs
- Level 2: SCADA systems and HMIs
- Level 3: industrial control networks
- Level 3.5: industrial DMZ
- Integration with the OT Security Operations Centre (OT SOC)
This setup makes it possible to realistically replicate complex OT scenarios, safely simulate attacks and validate solutions prior to implementation in the production environment.
Why our OT Cybersecurity Simulation Lab is unique
Our OT Cybersecurity Simulation Lab is the place where theory becomes practice and where cybersecurity really comes to life:
1. PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR OT TEAMS
In our Simulation Lab, OT teams experience what industrial cyber threats look like in real life and how to respond to them effectively. This realistic environment brings complex cybersecurity concepts to life.
Our Simulation Lab offers an unrivalled learning environment for everyone involved in industrial cybersecurity, including: OT engineers, process operators, ICS specialists, security teams and maintenance technicians.
Thanks to guidance from experts in both information security and industrial automation, participants gain hands-on experience with:
- OT threat detection
- forensic analysis
- incident response
- secure architecture and segmentation
- monitoring via the OT SOC
This makes cybersecurity tangible and applicable in the day-to-day operational environment.
2. TRAINING BASED ON REALISTIC ATTACK SCENARIOS
Our scenario-based training immerses OT teams in realistic cyberattacks that also occur in real-world industrial environments. This enables staff not only to recognise what is going wrong, but above all to respond quickly and appropriately.
We offer in-depth scenario-based training on typical OT attacks, including:
- USB/removable media attacks
- remote access attacks
- IT-to-OT lateral movement
- malware and ransomware scenarios in OT networks
- manipulation of PLCs and process values
These simulations raise staff cyber awareness and optimally prepare teams for real-world incidents.
3. TESTING & VALIDATING OT SECURITY
The Simulation Lab serves as a secure testing environment where new OT security solutions can be thoroughly assessed. This ensures that the technology works properly before it is deployed in a production environment.
The Simulation Lab serves as a secure sandbox environment for:
- testing new cybersecurity tools
- validating OT-specific detection solutions
- conducting performance tests without risk to production
- checking compatibility with industrial protocols
- evaluating the effectiveness of security architectures
We only implement solutions whose impact, stability and effectiveness have been proven in realistic OT scenarios.
4. CUSTOM SIMULATION OF CUSTOMER ENVIRONMENTS
The Lab can be fully tailored to an organisation’s own OT environment, enabling organisations to realistically test their specific risks and processes. This makes it possible to validate measures before they are rolled out operationally.
The Lab can be adapted to suit an organisation’s own:
- industrial hardware
- protocols (Modbus, Profinet, OPC UA, etc.)
- network architecture
- critical processes
- sector-specific or compliance requirements
This enables organisations to test their own OT architecture, analyse risks and validate security measures prior to implementation in their production environment.
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Why choose Equans Digital?
With years of experience in critical sectors, we combine in-depth OT expertise with a pragmatic approach to security. Thanks to our Simulation Lab, we demonstrate that OT security is not merely theoretical, but concrete, measurable and proven in practice.
Frequently asked questions about the het
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Do you have any questions about our OT Cybersecurity Simulation Lab? We’re happy to help and explain everything clearly and simply.
Do you still have questions?
Yes. We can accurately replicate customer environments, including hardware, protocols and network architecture, for pre-deployment testing and validation.
It provides a risk-free environment in which to understand attacks, test solutions and provide hands-on training for staff without impacting production processes.
Absolutely. The Lab serves as a sandbox for testing and validating existing or new OT security tools, including compatibility and performance.
The environment is integrated with the OT Security Operations Centre, enabling the demonstration of comprehensive detection, analysis and incident response processes.
Yes. You can request a demo, workshop or trial session through our cyber experts at Equans Digital. We’ll tailor the visit to your sector and requirements.
Teams gain realistic experience, learn to identify risks, improve their incident response and gain a better understanding of the measures that effectively protect their systems.
Our Lab has been specifically designed for Operational Technology, featuring real PLCs, SCADA systems, industrial networks and protocols — all based on the Purdue model.
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