Case Study: Global Transportation Operator achieves scalable fleet-wide penetration testing with NCC Group and NodeZero

Securing an Entire Fleet Through Scalable Network Penetration Testing

Global Transportation Operator needed to assess the cyber resilience of its entire maritime fleet, but each vessel had its own Active Directory environment, network architecture, and security controls. NCC Group was brought in to help scale penetration testing across these isolated networks, using Horizon3.ai’s NodeZero alongside expert-led testing to address the complexity of the estate and the risk of vessel compromise at sea.

NCC Group implemented a hybrid approach that combined NodeZero automation for baseline coverage with manual penetration testing for bespoke systems, edge cases, and deeper exploitation. This delivered comprehensive security maps for each vessel, produced validated and actionable findings, exceeded budget expectations, and gave leadership greater confidence in the fleet’s real-world attack exposure.