OT backup and restore testing: prove the recovery path
Inventory the files and dependencies needed to recover a control system, set recovery objectives, and test restoration on an isolated target.
Packet capture
Recorded network traffic used for OT troubleshooting and investigation.
A recorded view of network packets used to troubleshoot timing, protocol errors, unexpected connections, and device behavior. In OT, capture carefully because collection points, retention, and active troubleshooting must respect fragile or safety-critical systems.
See also: Deep packet inspection (DPI) · Industrial firewall · OT
Use the concept: Subnet calculator · OT asset inventory template · OT backup & restore test template
In depth
OT incident response: a ransomware playbook for plants that can't just stop
Build an OT incident response plan that respects process safety — roles, containment without shutdowns, backups that restore, and tested playbooks.
Safety instrumented systems: the boundary between control and protection
Basic SIS and SIF concepts, independence, SIL targets, proof testing, bypasses, and the questions to answer before connecting safety to a control system.