OT Cyber Direct Cyber Security Product Testing Process

At OT Cyber Direct, we rigorously evaluate cybersecurity products to ensure they meet the demands of industrial environments. Our expert testers bring over 30 years of experience in control systems design and development, with more than 20 years dedicated to developing OT cybersecurity solutions. This extensive knowledge enables us to provide in-depth assessments that help businesses deploy effective and reliable security solutions.

OT Cyber Direct Lab

Our Testing Facility

Our state-of-the-art lab in Boston, MA, is equipped with enterprise-class servers, SCADA software, PLCs, industrial switches, and various other OT devices. Additionally, our lab includes cloud connectivity to an instance of AWS, allowing us to test cloud-integrated solutions under real-world conditions.

Key Evaluation Criteria

  • Ease of Installation – We assess how quickly and efficiently a product can be deployed in an OT environment, ensuring minimal setup time and effort.
  • Ease of Use – We evaluate the UI, configuration options, and operational complexity to determine whether the product is intuitive for OT and IT teams.
  • Threat Detection & Response – We simulate cyber threat scenarios to evaluate how the product detects, reports, and mitigates threats.
  • Feature Validation – We verify that advertised features align with real-world performance in a controlled lab environment.
  • Integration Capability – Products must support integration with OT infrastructure and external systems via APIs where applicable.

Our Commitment to Usability & Effectiveness

We do not promote products that are difficult to install, operate, or integrate. Our goal is to provide pre-qualified technologies that can be easily deployed out of the box in hours or days, rather than weeks or months. By eliminating complex or cumbersome solutions, we help our customers secure their environments quickly and efficiently.

At OT Cyber Direct, we are committed to ensuring that every product we endorse is a practical, high-performing, and seamless addition to OT Cyber frameworks. Our testing process provides businesses with confidence that they are investing in solutions that truly work in the field.