Hardware & IoT Penetration Testing
Hardware and IoT penetration testing is a hands-on security assessment covering physical tamper resistance, firmware analysis, debug interface exploitation, and wireless attack surface testing for connected devices.
What we test
Comprehensive coverage of the attack surface most relevant to this engagement.
Physical security
Enclosure integrity, tamper evidence, exposed storage media, and external port exposure.
Debug interface hunting
UART, JTAG, SWD, SPI, and I²C discovery and exploitation for shell access and memory dumping.
Boot chain analysis
Secure boot validation, bootloader bypass, and firmware integrity verification.
Firmware analysis
Firmware acquisition, hardcoded credentials, insecure update mechanisms, and binary review.
Wireless protocols
BLE, Zigbee, LoRa, Z-Wave, and Wi-Fi attack surface testing on the device.
Crypto & protections
Cryptographic implementation review, key storage, and hardware security feature validation.
How it works
A clear, repeatable process from scope to remediation.
Scoping
Ship devices to our lab and define in-scope interfaces, firmware, and threat model.
Lab testing
Hands-on physical, debug, firmware, and wireless testing with documented evidence.
Reporting
Detailed report with photographs, exploit proof, and remediation guidance.
Remediation
Engineering support during fixes and retesting on submitted firmware updates.
Who it's for
- Medical device manufacturers preparing for FDA 510(k) submissions
- Industrial and automotive teams meeting IEC 62443 and similar standards
- Connected product teams shipping new IoT, wearable, or embedded devices
What's in the report
- Executive summary with device risk posture
- Per-interface findings with photographs and proof of access
- Firmware review findings including credentials and secrets
- Wireless protocol findings with capture evidence
- Remediation guidance for hardware, firmware, and protocol layers
- Free retesting on submitted firmware updates
Frequently asked questions
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