IoT & Embedded Hardware Security
Connected smart devices introduce physical and firmware attack vectors that standard network scanners cannot reach. We analyze circuit boards, extract NAND/SPI flash memory, reverse engineer embedded firmware, and audit wireless communication protocols from device to cloud.
Full-Stack IoT Attack Vectors We Test
Testing the physical device, wireless radios, companion mobile applications, and backend MQTT/cloud telemetry.
Hardware Debug Ports (JTAG/UART)
Interfacing with exposed test pads to obtain root root shell access, interrupt bootloader sequences (U-Boot), and bypass hardware security keys.
Firmware Extraction & Reversing
Desoldering SPI flash memory, dumping raw binary partitions, decrypting proprietary update images, and discovering hardcoded credentials.
Wireless Protocol Auditing (BLE/Zigbee)
Sniffing over-the-air packet captures, testing BLE GATT services, replay attacks against device commands, and pairing authentication flaws.
Secure Boot & FOTA Validation
Testing firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) signature verification to verify whether malicious or modified firmware can be flashed to hardware.
MQTT & Cloud Telemetry Injection
Spoofing sensor telemetry, exploiting wildcard topic subscriptions (`#`), and attacking cloud broker authentication certificates.
Cryptographic Key Storage & Secure Element
Auditing hardware Secure Elements (TPM / ATECC608) and verifying whether unique device private keys can be sniffed off internal buses.
Schematic Hardening & Embedded Firmware Guidance
Actionable PCB layout recommendations, test pad isolation instructions, and cryptographic bootloader implementation guidance.
High-resolution annotated circuit board imagery identifying accessible buses, unprotected pins, and flash chips.
Cryptographic signing recipes and eFuse lock instructions preventing unauthorized code execution.
Formal audit mapping ensuring your connected hardware meets European consumer IoT cybersecurity mandates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many physical sample devices do you require? ↓
We recommend shipping at least 2 to 4 physical sample units to our testing lab. In destructive hardware testing (such as desoldering BGA chips or glitching), a unit may become non-operational.
Can you test devices before production PCB manufacturing? ↓
Yes! Reviewing early schematics (Gerber files) and testing early prototype breadboards / dev-kits catches hardware security flaws before you commit to expensive mass manufacturing runs.
Harden Your Connected Hardware
Protect your hardware products and brand reputation from firmware leaks and physical device tampering.