Explore security testing methodologies for smart metering infrastructure in this BSidesLV 2014 conference talk. Delve into AMI hacks, projects, and programs while examining the scope of security testing and standards-based approaches. Learn about physical threats, production-like environments, and support structures necessary for effective testing. Discover how to handle test results, set criteria for halting deployment, and establish achievable goals. Gain insights on transitioning to production and assess the seriousness of security concerns in smart metering systems.