# SMOD

SMOD is a Penetration Testing product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

Modular framework for pentesting Modbus protocol with diagnostic and offensive features.

Checked October 2026.

## What is SMOD?

SMOD is a modular framework with every kind of diagnostic and offensive feature you could need in order to pentest Modbus protocol. It is a full Modbus protocol implementation using Python and Scapy. This software could be run on Linux/OSX under Python 2.7.x. SCADA (Process Control Networks) based systems have moved from proprietary closed networks to open source solutions and TCP/IP enabled networks steadily over recent years. This has made them vulnerable to the same security vulnerabilities that face our traditional computer networks. The Modbus/TCP protocol was used as the reference protocol to display the effectiveness of the test bed in carrying out cyber attacks on a power system protocol. Modbus/TCP was chosen specifically for these reasons: Modbus is still widely used in power systems, Modbus/TCP is simple and easy to implement, and Modbus protocol libraries are freely available for utilities to implement smart grid applications. You can use this tool for vulnerability assessment of a Modbus protocol. Just a little demo showing off the basics: root@kali:~/smod# python smod.py _______ < SMOD > ------- \ ^__^ \ (xx)\_______ (__)\/\ U ||----w | SMOD >help

Tags: SCADA

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Identify](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-identify-program-small-team): helps you know your assets and your risks.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Offensive Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/offensive-security-testing) · [Penetration Testing](https://cybersectools.com/categories/pentesting-tools)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 93
- Website: github.com

## SMOD FAQ

### What is SMOD?

SMOD is a product in the Penetration Testing category. It covers SCADA.

### What is the pricing for SMOD?

SMOD is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/0x0mar/smod/.

### What are alternatives to SMOD?

Alternatives to SMOD listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Webray RayBox](https://cybersectools.com/tools/webray-raybox) - Automated penetration testing appliance covering recon-to-exploitation attack chain. (Commercial)
2. [Bitcrack Penetration Testing & Red Teaming](https://cybersectools.com/tools/bitcrack-penetration-testing-and-red-teaming) (Commercial)
3. [JAG Cybersecurity Pentesting / Ethical Hacking](https://cybersectools.com/tools/jag-cybersecurity-pentesting-ethical-hacking) - Pentesting and ethical hacking service testing infra, apps, IoT and OT systems (Commercial)
4. [VinCSS Penetration Testing](https://cybersectools.com/tools/vincss-penetration-testing) (Commercial)
5. [Managed Autonomous Pentesting (MAP)](https://cybersectools.com/tools/hackurity-art-stack) - Managed continuous autonomous pentesting using payload-less exploitation and attack paths (Commercial)

Compare all SMOD alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/smod](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/smod)

### What deployment and organization size does SMOD fit?

SMOD is available as on-premises software. It is listed for mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare SMOD with similar solutions

- [SMOD vs Webray RayBox](https://cybersectools.com/compare/smod-vs-webray-raybox)
- [SMOD vs Bitcrack Penetration Testing & Red Teaming](https://cybersectools.com/compare/bitcrack-penetration-testing-and-red-teaming-vs-smod)
- [SMOD vs JAG Cybersecurity Pentesting / Ethical Hacking](https://cybersectools.com/compare/jag-cybersecurity-pentesting-ethical-hacking-vs-smod)

All alternatives to SMOD: [/alternatives/smod](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/smod)

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