The Approach and Methodology

Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Test (VAPT)

In today’s converged enterprise landscape, the boundaries between IT and Operational Technology (OT) are increasingly blurred—making security risks more complex and consequences more critical. Zettawise’s IT/OT VAPT service is designed to uncover vulnerabilities across both digital and industrial environments, helping organizations proactively defend against evolving cyber threats.

Our approach goes beyond surface-level scans. We simulate real-world attack scenarios to evaluate your infrastructure’s resilience—from enterprise networks and cloud assets to SCADA systems, PLCs, and industrial control protocols. Whether it's a misconfigured firewall or an exposed HMI interface, we identify weaknesses before adversaries do.

What We Deliver

  • Comprehensive vulnerability assessment across IT and OT assets
  • Penetration testing tailored to enterprise and industrial threat models
  • Protocol-aware testing for Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA, BACnet, and more
  • Risk prioritization and actionable remediation guidance
  • Compliance alignment with NIST, ISO 27001, IEC 62443, and other frameworks
  • Executive summary and technical reports for stakeholders and security teams

Why Zettawise
With our indigenous Cyber Range and hybrid OT lab, we replicate your environment with precision—enabling safe, controlled testing of both physical and emulated components. Our team blends deep technical expertise with strategic insight, ensuring that every test translates into measurable resilience.

Protect what matters—before it’s compromised.
Zettawise IT/OT VAPT helps you build a security posture that’s not just compliant, but confident.

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) – Specialized Assessment

Securing the Backbone of Operational Technology

Zettawise brings deep expertise in assessing ICS environments, where uptime and safety are non-negotiable. Our approach includes:

  • Network Configuration Analysis – Identifying misconfigurations and exposure points
  • Architecture Review – Evaluating system design for security gaps
  • NetFlow Analysis – Monitoring traffic patterns to detect anomalies and vulnerabilities

Our Testing Methodology

Security. Agility. Speed.
We follow a structured, risk-based approach tailored to your business context:

  • Scope Definition – Aligning testing objectives with operational priorities
  • Asset Discovery & Mapping – Cataloging critical systems and dependencies
  • Vulnerability Scanning – Using advanced tools to uncover known and unknown threats
  • Manual Penetration Testing – Simulating real-world attacks to validate exploitability
  • Reporting & Remediation Guidance – Delivering clear, prioritized recommendations

Zettawise VAPT services are designed to build trust, ensure compliance, and future-proof your operations. Whether you're securing IT infrastructure or safeguarding industrial systems, we help you stay one step ahead.

Security, Agility, Speed

We have adopted the following testing approach for the same

Whitebox Testing

  • Credential Testing.
  • Full visibility into the inner workings of the asset.
  • Sharing full network and system information.
  • Simulates a targeted attack on a specific system.

Greybox Testing

  • Blackbox testing + Credentialed testing.
  • Limited information is shared with the tester.
  • Simulate either an insider threat or an attack that has breached the network perimeter.

Blackbox Testing

  • Zero visibility into the asset's functions and workflows.
  • No knowledge of the codebase or infrastructure.
  • Most authentic as tester demonstrates how an adversary with no inside knowledge would target.

Some common tools being used

Testing Standards/Framework Followed

Use Cases

Securing a Nation’s Digital Borders

Smart Immigration Infrastructure – GCC Government
A forward-thinking GCC government launched a next-gen immigration system powered by Smart Gates—citizens and residents pass through with a simple glance, no ID scans required. Fast, seamless, and deeply integrated with national security.
Zettawise was entrusted with full-spectrum security testing across 20+ web and mobile applications, APIs, and third-party integrations. Our mission: ensure this frictionless experience remains impenetrable. We validated every layer of the system to safeguard sensitive data, maintain operational integrity, and uphold public trust.

Fortifying Healthcare Infrastructure

Dubai Medical Fitness System
In Dubai, a public-private initiative unified medical fitness services across hospitals, clinics, and corporate typing centers. With 30+ distinct user roles and a complex web of interconnected applications, security was non-negotiable.
Zettawise conducted advanced Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing to protect patient data, ensure infrastructure resilience, and enforce secure role-based access. Our work helped keep healthcare delivery compliant, accessible, and breach-proof.

Securing the Future of Payments

Fintech Ecosystem – GCC Region
A disruptive fintech leader transforming digital payments across the GCC partnered with Zettawise to secure its entire ecosystem—from e-wallets and POS machines to transaction analytics and government integrations.
We performed exhaustive security testing across two generations of payment APIs, customer and merchant portals, mobile apps, and backend systems. Every touchpoint was assessed, fortified, and validated—ensuring speed, reliability, and uncompromising security in every transaction.

Let’s Talk About How We Can Help You Secure Information your Assets!