SCADAsploit
C2 framework for offensive operations in IT and OT environments
SCADAsploit is an advanced Command & Control (C2) framework designed to support structured offensive activities in both traditional IT environments and OT and integrated IT/OT contexts.
The platform is designed to bridge the operational gap between conventional cybersecurity and the protection of industrial systems, extending IT Red Teaming logic and methodologies to the OT domain, characterized by proprietary protocols, operational continuity requirements, and specific attack surfaces.
The distinctive element of SCADAsploit lies in its native ability to operate coherently and coordinatedly on hybrid infrastructures, maintaining a single centralized control plane and a unified view of the entire attack cycle. This feature allows for the simulation of realistic scenarios that reflect the actual compromise methods used by hostile actors, overcoming the limitations of tools focused exclusively on the IT world.
C2 architecture and IT/OT coverage
The client/server architecture of SCADAsploit is designed to ensure scalability, communication reliability, and centralized operational control. The framework allows for the simultaneous management of operations on IT endpoints, enterprise networks, SCADA systems, PLCs, and Industrial IoT devices, ensuring methodological consistency and traceability of activities.
The native evasion capabilities against AV and EDR solutions make the platform usable even in IT contexts with high defensive maturity, while specific OT modules allow interaction with industrial systems without introducing unwanted impacts on production processes. This dual vocation represents the main differentiating factor compared to competing solutions, typically limited to one of the two domains.
Adversary Simulation in OT and IT/OT contexts
SCADAsploit integrates advanced Adversary Simulation functionalities, allowing for the controlled reproduction of TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) observed in real attacks against IT and ICS/OT infrastructures. The simulations are designed to reflect the entire kill chain, from initial access to lateral movement and persistence maintenance.
Main features
- Auxiliary modules for preparatory and reconnaissance activities
- Targeted exploits for OT components and industrial control systems
- Remote command execution on IT and OT assets
- Fuzzing activities aimed at identifying anomalous behaviors
Scanning and analysis of OT vulnerabilities
The framework supports advanced vulnerability scanning activities on ICS/OT networks and converged IT/OT environments, through modules dedicated to the analysis of industrial devices, communication protocols, and firmware.
Identification of exposure points on critical OT and IT assets
Technical analysis of attack surfaces
Detection of software and configuration vulnerabilities
Assessment of potential impact on operational processes
Risk Assessment and exposure measurement
SCADAsploit integrates technical-operational Risk Assessment functionalities, aimed at correlating the evidence emerged during offensive activities with measurable risk levels. The identified vulnerabilities are contextualized with respect to the IT/OT architecture, compromise paths, and operational dependencies, allowing for a realistic assessment of overall exposure.
The adopted approach allows for:
- Associating cyber impacts with operational and physical security consequences
- Defining remediation priorities based on technical and business criteria
- Supporting strategic decisions in governance, compliance, and resilience
Support for offensive operations and OT Red Team
SCADAsploit constitutes a comprehensive tool for IT and OT Red Teaming activities, supporting the structured execution of compromise phases and detailed documentation of actions taken.
Operational characteristics
- Controlled orchestration of offensive activities
- Automated generation of a technical attack timeline
- Production of data usable for improving SOC detection and response capabilities
Detection and analysis of OT resources
The framework provides in-depth visibility into OT assets through a comprehensive set of detection and discovery tools.
Non-intrusive passive scans
Active scans in controlled contexts
Customized methods for environments with specific requirements
Extensive coverage of major industrial protocols
The collected information allows for accurate mapping of the IT/OT attack surface and timely identification of configurations or devices requiring corrective actions, structurally strengthening the overall security posture.