Industrial IoT Security Assessment Toolkit
A 2025 Readiness Guide for Securing Your Smart Infrastructure
As industrial environments rapidly digitize, the line between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) continues to blur. Connected sensors, smart devices, and real-time analytics are optimizing production, but also widening the attack surface.
In 2024 alone, industrial IoT (IIoT) devices accounted for over 38% of intrusion points in critical infrastructure breaches, according to multiple industry threat reports. That number is expected to climb in 2025 as more legacy systems are integrated with smart technology. Without proper security hygiene and proactive assessment, organizations leave themselves vulnerable to ransomware attacks, data exfiltration, and even physical sabotage.
To help OT security leaders stay ahead of these threats, Shieldworkz has developed the Industrial IoT Security Assessment Toolkit, a practical, high-impact guide tailored for plant managers, CISOs, and control system engineers.
Why IIoT Security Matters in 2025
The promise of IIoT lies in automation, efficiency, and visibility, but the risks are evolving just as fast:
Unmonitored Devices: Many IIoT devices ship with default credentials and lack basic security controls.
Legacy Integration: Older systems retrofitted with modern sensors often don’t support encryption or secure communication protocols.
Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: IoT hardware and software sourced from third-party vendors may carry hidden backdoors.
Lack of Standardization: IIoT security varies widely across manufacturers, making it difficult to enforce consistent policies.
Cyber attackers know this. They're actively targeting these weak points using AI-driven reconnaissance, exploiting protocol misconfigurations, and weaponizing access to cause real-world disruption.
About the Shieldworkz IIoT Security Toolkit
This Toolkit is more than just a checklist. It’s a strategic assessment framework, built by OT/ICS cybersecurity specialists, that helps industrial organizations:
Identify risks in deployed IIoT assets
Understand the most exploited vulnerabilities in real-world environments
Prioritize mitigation based on risk impact and operational criticality
Align security practices with IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82 guidance
Published in June 2025, the Toolkit addresses current threat trends, emerging attack vectors, and industry-specific use cases across energy, manufacturing, utilities, and oil & gas.
Why Download This Toolkit Now?
The cyber threat landscape for IIoT is no longer theoretical, it’s active, targeted, and financially devastating. Here’s why downloading this toolkit is a critical move:
Rapid Risk Identification: Quickly uncover vulnerabilities in field-level devices, gateways, edge controllers, and cloud-connected platforms.
Tailored to Industrial Operations: Built for the realities of OT environments, this toolkit avoids IT-centric fluff and focuses on what matters in the plant, the grid, and the pipeline.
Actionable Insights: From firmware validation tips to network segmentation guidance, every section delivers field-tested recommendations your teams can apply today.
Save Costs and Downtime: A single breach can cost millions. Early identification and risk-informed decision-making are your best defense against outages, safety incidents, and reputational damage.
Key Takeaways from the Toolkit
Here’s what you’ll find when you download the Industrial IoT Security Assessment Toolkit:
Comprehensive Asset Visibility Guide: Learn how to inventory and classify IIoT assets, including unmanaged sensors, programmable controllers, and third-party gateways.
Vulnerability Prioritization Matrix: Assess vulnerabilities based on exploitability, impact on safety, and production continuity.
Security Maturity Scoring Template: Benchmark your organization’s IIoT security posture using a scoring framework aligned to industry best practices.
Secure Configuration Checklists: Get device-level hardening tips for IIoT protocols such as MQTT, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, and others.
Roadmap to Continuous Monitoring: Establish a strategy for ongoing IIoT asset monitoring, including log collection, anomaly detection, and lifecycle patching.
Who Should Use This Toolkit?
This resource is designed for decision-makers and security stakeholders working in:
Manufacturing facilities
Oil and gas operations
Power generation and distribution
Water and wastewater treatment
Energy infrastructure and smart grid networks
Whether you’re a CISO validating security controls or a plant engineer managing day-to-day asset integrity, this toolkit equips you with a practical, real-world strategy.
Download the Toolkit. Protect Your Operations.
The time to assess your IIoT risks is before attackers do it for you. Don’t leave your critical operations exposed. Download the Shieldworkz Industrial IoT Security Assessment Toolkit and take the first step toward:
Reducing your attack surface
Avoiding costly incidents
Meeting compliance benchmarks
Strengthening operational resilience
Get Your Free Copy Now
Fill out the form below to download the toolkit and start securing your IIoT environment today. Join the industrial leaders who trust Shieldworkz to safeguard their future.
Download your copy today!
A 2025 Readiness Guide for Securing Your Smart Infrastructure
As industrial environments rapidly digitize, the line between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) continues to blur. Connected sensors, smart devices, and real-time analytics are optimizing production, but also widening the attack surface.
In 2024 alone, industrial IoT (IIoT) devices accounted for over 38% of intrusion points in critical infrastructure breaches, according to multiple industry threat reports. That number is expected to climb in 2025 as more legacy systems are integrated with smart technology. Without proper security hygiene and proactive assessment, organizations leave themselves vulnerable to ransomware attacks, data exfiltration, and even physical sabotage.
To help OT security leaders stay ahead of these threats, Shieldworkz has developed the Industrial IoT Security Assessment Toolkit, a practical, high-impact guide tailored for plant managers, CISOs, and control system engineers.
Why IIoT Security Matters in 2025
The promise of IIoT lies in automation, efficiency, and visibility, but the risks are evolving just as fast:
Unmonitored Devices: Many IIoT devices ship with default credentials and lack basic security controls.
Legacy Integration: Older systems retrofitted with modern sensors often don’t support encryption or secure communication protocols.
Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: IoT hardware and software sourced from third-party vendors may carry hidden backdoors.
Lack of Standardization: IIoT security varies widely across manufacturers, making it difficult to enforce consistent policies.
Cyber attackers know this. They're actively targeting these weak points using AI-driven reconnaissance, exploiting protocol misconfigurations, and weaponizing access to cause real-world disruption.
About the Shieldworkz IIoT Security Toolkit
This Toolkit is more than just a checklist. It’s a strategic assessment framework, built by OT/ICS cybersecurity specialists, that helps industrial organizations:
Identify risks in deployed IIoT assets
Understand the most exploited vulnerabilities in real-world environments
Prioritize mitigation based on risk impact and operational criticality
Align security practices with IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82 guidance
Published in June 2025, the Toolkit addresses current threat trends, emerging attack vectors, and industry-specific use cases across energy, manufacturing, utilities, and oil & gas.
Why Download This Toolkit Now?
The cyber threat landscape for IIoT is no longer theoretical, it’s active, targeted, and financially devastating. Here’s why downloading this toolkit is a critical move:
Rapid Risk Identification: Quickly uncover vulnerabilities in field-level devices, gateways, edge controllers, and cloud-connected platforms.
Tailored to Industrial Operations: Built for the realities of OT environments, this toolkit avoids IT-centric fluff and focuses on what matters in the plant, the grid, and the pipeline.
Actionable Insights: From firmware validation tips to network segmentation guidance, every section delivers field-tested recommendations your teams can apply today.
Save Costs and Downtime: A single breach can cost millions. Early identification and risk-informed decision-making are your best defense against outages, safety incidents, and reputational damage.
Key Takeaways from the Toolkit
Here’s what you’ll find when you download the Industrial IoT Security Assessment Toolkit:
Comprehensive Asset Visibility Guide: Learn how to inventory and classify IIoT assets, including unmanaged sensors, programmable controllers, and third-party gateways.
Vulnerability Prioritization Matrix: Assess vulnerabilities based on exploitability, impact on safety, and production continuity.
Security Maturity Scoring Template: Benchmark your organization’s IIoT security posture using a scoring framework aligned to industry best practices.
Secure Configuration Checklists: Get device-level hardening tips for IIoT protocols such as MQTT, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, and others.
Roadmap to Continuous Monitoring: Establish a strategy for ongoing IIoT asset monitoring, including log collection, anomaly detection, and lifecycle patching.
Who Should Use This Toolkit?
This resource is designed for decision-makers and security stakeholders working in:
Manufacturing facilities
Oil and gas operations
Power generation and distribution
Water and wastewater treatment
Energy infrastructure and smart grid networks
Whether you’re a CISO validating security controls or a plant engineer managing day-to-day asset integrity, this toolkit equips you with a practical, real-world strategy.
Download the Toolkit. Protect Your Operations.
The time to assess your IIoT risks is before attackers do it for you. Don’t leave your critical operations exposed. Download the Shieldworkz Industrial IoT Security Assessment Toolkit and take the first step toward:
Reducing your attack surface
Avoiding costly incidents
Meeting compliance benchmarks
Strengthening operational resilience
Get Your Free Copy Now
Fill out the form below to download the toolkit and start securing your IIoT environment today. Join the industrial leaders who trust Shieldworkz to safeguard their future.
Download your copy today!
A 2025 Readiness Guide for Securing Your Smart Infrastructure
As industrial environments rapidly digitize, the line between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) continues to blur. Connected sensors, smart devices, and real-time analytics are optimizing production, but also widening the attack surface.
In 2024 alone, industrial IoT (IIoT) devices accounted for over 38% of intrusion points in critical infrastructure breaches, according to multiple industry threat reports. That number is expected to climb in 2025 as more legacy systems are integrated with smart technology. Without proper security hygiene and proactive assessment, organizations leave themselves vulnerable to ransomware attacks, data exfiltration, and even physical sabotage.
To help OT security leaders stay ahead of these threats, Shieldworkz has developed the Industrial IoT Security Assessment Toolkit, a practical, high-impact guide tailored for plant managers, CISOs, and control system engineers.
Why IIoT Security Matters in 2025
The promise of IIoT lies in automation, efficiency, and visibility, but the risks are evolving just as fast:
Unmonitored Devices: Many IIoT devices ship with default credentials and lack basic security controls.
Legacy Integration: Older systems retrofitted with modern sensors often don’t support encryption or secure communication protocols.
Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: IoT hardware and software sourced from third-party vendors may carry hidden backdoors.
Lack of Standardization: IIoT security varies widely across manufacturers, making it difficult to enforce consistent policies.
Cyber attackers know this. They're actively targeting these weak points using AI-driven reconnaissance, exploiting protocol misconfigurations, and weaponizing access to cause real-world disruption.
About the Shieldworkz IIoT Security Toolkit
This Toolkit is more than just a checklist. It’s a strategic assessment framework, built by OT/ICS cybersecurity specialists, that helps industrial organizations:
Identify risks in deployed IIoT assets
Understand the most exploited vulnerabilities in real-world environments
Prioritize mitigation based on risk impact and operational criticality
Align security practices with IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82 guidance
Published in June 2025, the Toolkit addresses current threat trends, emerging attack vectors, and industry-specific use cases across energy, manufacturing, utilities, and oil & gas.
Why Download This Toolkit Now?
The cyber threat landscape for IIoT is no longer theoretical, it’s active, targeted, and financially devastating. Here’s why downloading this toolkit is a critical move:
Rapid Risk Identification: Quickly uncover vulnerabilities in field-level devices, gateways, edge controllers, and cloud-connected platforms.
Tailored to Industrial Operations: Built for the realities of OT environments, this toolkit avoids IT-centric fluff and focuses on what matters in the plant, the grid, and the pipeline.
Actionable Insights: From firmware validation tips to network segmentation guidance, every section delivers field-tested recommendations your teams can apply today.
Save Costs and Downtime: A single breach can cost millions. Early identification and risk-informed decision-making are your best defense against outages, safety incidents, and reputational damage.
Key Takeaways from the Toolkit
Here’s what you’ll find when you download the Industrial IoT Security Assessment Toolkit:
Comprehensive Asset Visibility Guide: Learn how to inventory and classify IIoT assets, including unmanaged sensors, programmable controllers, and third-party gateways.
Vulnerability Prioritization Matrix: Assess vulnerabilities based on exploitability, impact on safety, and production continuity.
Security Maturity Scoring Template: Benchmark your organization’s IIoT security posture using a scoring framework aligned to industry best practices.
Secure Configuration Checklists: Get device-level hardening tips for IIoT protocols such as MQTT, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, and others.
Roadmap to Continuous Monitoring: Establish a strategy for ongoing IIoT asset monitoring, including log collection, anomaly detection, and lifecycle patching.
Who Should Use This Toolkit?
This resource is designed for decision-makers and security stakeholders working in:
Manufacturing facilities
Oil and gas operations
Power generation and distribution
Water and wastewater treatment
Energy infrastructure and smart grid networks
Whether you’re a CISO validating security controls or a plant engineer managing day-to-day asset integrity, this toolkit equips you with a practical, real-world strategy.
Download the Toolkit. Protect Your Operations.
The time to assess your IIoT risks is before attackers do it for you. Don’t leave your critical operations exposed. Download the Shieldworkz Industrial IoT Security Assessment Toolkit and take the first step toward:
Reducing your attack surface
Avoiding costly incidents
Meeting compliance benchmarks
Strengthening operational resilience
Get Your Free Copy Now
Fill out the form below to download the toolkit and start securing your IIoT environment today. Join the industrial leaders who trust Shieldworkz to safeguard their future.