Case Study: a major global transportation operator achieves scalable fleet-wide penetration testing with Fox-IT and NodeZero

Major Global Transportation Operator secures entire fleet with Fox-IT, delivering comprehensive testing across 1 hybrid program

A major global transportation operator faced the challenge of scaling penetration testing across its entire, diverse fleet of vessels. Each ship had its own isolated network and security controls, making traditional manual testing impractical. The CISO's primary concern was the real-world risk of a cyber compromise at sea. Fox-IT was selected for its ability to combine scalable automation with expert-led testing to address this challenge.

Fox-IT implemented a hybrid solution using the NodeZero autonomous penetration testing platform to establish a consistent baseline across all vessels, which was then enhanced with specialist manual testing for bespoke systems. This approach resulted in a comprehensive security map for the entire fleet, enabling the client to effectively target and prioritize key vulnerabilities. The program provided a repeatable testing model, exceeded budget expectations, and built confidence for the CISO and senior stakeholders by reducing uncertainty around real-world attack exposure.