IoT Security Testing
End-to-end security audits of smart devices, local firmware binaries, communication protocols, and cloud APIs.
Last reviewed by Rhitik Kumar, Lead Offensive Security Engineer.
Scope of Assessment
We audit smart home hardware, industrial edge components, and medical devices. We inspect local bus networks, extract firmware binaries to find hardcoded credentials, and test radio frequencies.
Engagement Details
How the engagement runs
- 01
Scoping and hardware handover
We agree the device models, firmware versions, companion apps and cloud endpoints in scope. Physical units are shipped to our lab for hardware-level work.
- 02
Firmware extraction and analysis
Firmware is pulled from the device or vendor image and unpacked to find hardcoded credentials, private keys, debug interfaces, unsigned update paths and vulnerable components.
- 03
Hardware and radio testing
Exposed debug interfaces such as JTAG and UART are probed, and wireless protocols — Bluetooth Low Energy, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, proprietary radio — are captured and replayed.
- 04
Cloud, app and reporting
The companion app and cloud API are tested for device impersonation and cross-account access, then everything is reported with hardware evidence and one retest within 30 days.
What you receive
- Firmware analysis report with extracted secrets and weak components
- Hardware interface findings with photographs and probe evidence
- Radio protocol capture and replay results
- Cloud and companion app findings covering device impersonation
- Retest report after remediation
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need to ship physical hardware?
Yes. We typically require at least two units of the hardware device shipped to our lab for physical debugging. The shipping address is confirmed during scoping.
Will the devices be damaged?
Hardware testing can be invasive — debug pads may be soldered and enclosures opened. That is why we ask for spare units and never work on the only sample you have.
Do you test the update mechanism?
Yes. Firmware update signing, rollback protection and the transport used to deliver updates are a standard part of the assessment.
Can you test without physical hardware?
Partially. Firmware images, the companion app and the cloud API can be tested remotely, but hardware interface and radio work needs the device in hand.
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