Autonomous Systems Security (Drones, Vehicles, Robots)

Security assessment for autonomous systems including drones, UAVs, autonomous vehicles, and robotics. Command & control analysis, RF security, firmware testing, and AI decision-making validation.

### When Machines Make Decisions, Security Is Critical

 

Autonomous systems - from military drones to delivery robots - combine embedded systems, AI decision-making, wireless

communications, and real-time control. A security vulnerability doesn't just mean data loss; it means loss of

control over physical systems operating in the real world. We secure autonomous systems at every layer.

 

### What We Secure

 

**Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs/Drones)**

- Commercial and industrial drones

- Military UAVs and tactical drones

- Drone swarms and coordinated systems

- Counter-drone systems

 

**Autonomous Ground Vehicles**

- Delivery robots and AGVs

- Autonomous cars and trucks

- Military ground vehicles

- Agricultural and mining automation

 

**Robotics Systems**

- Industrial robots and cobots

- Service and hospitality robots

- Surgical and medical robotics

- Underwater and surface vessels (ROVs/AUVs)

 

### Attack Surface Analysis

 

**Command & Control (C2)**

- Ground control station security

- C2 protocol analysis and encryption

- Authentication and authorization

- Anti-spoofing and anti-jamming

 

**Radio Frequency (RF) Security**

- RF spectrum analysis

- GPS/GNSS spoofing resistance

- Communication link hijacking

- Electronic warfare resilience

 

**Firmware & Embedded Systems**

- Flight controller firmware

- Sensor and actuator security

- Boot process and secure boot

- Over-the-air (OTA) update security

 

**AI & Autonomous Decision-Making**

- Machine learning model security

- Sensor fusion integrity

- Adversarial attack resistance

- Fail-safe and emergency stop validation

 

**Physical Security**

- Tamper detection and resistance

- Component extraction protection

- Debug interface security

- Physical access controls

 

### Our Testing Methodology

 

**Phase 1: Architecture Review**

- System design and threat modeling

- Attack surface identification

- Safety system analysis

- Regulatory compliance review

 

**Phase 2: RF & Communications Testing**

- Spectrum analysis and signal monitoring

- C2 protocol fuzzing and manipulation

- GPS/GNSS spoofing tests

- Jamming and interference testing

 

**Phase 3: Firmware & Software Security**

- Binary analysis and reverse engineering

- Vulnerability assessment

- Secure boot validation

- Update mechanism testing

 

**Phase 4: AI & Decision-Making**

- Adversarial input testing

- Sensor spoofing scenarios

- Safety mechanism validation

- Edge case and failure mode testing

 

**Phase 5: Physical & Hardware**

- Tamper resistance testing

- Debug interface exploitation

- Component security validation

- Fail-safe mechanism testing

 

### Compliance & Standards

 

Our assessments align with:

- **ISO 21384** (Unmanned aircraft systems - Safety)

- **RTCA DO-326A** (Airworthiness Security Process Specification)

- **SAE J3061** (Cybersecurity Guidebook for Cyber-Physical Vehicle Systems)

- **UL 3030** (Unmanned Aircraft Systems Safety)

- Military and defense-specific standards

 

### Deliverables

 

- Comprehensive security assessment report

- RF security analysis and spectrum data

- Firmware vulnerability findings

- AI/ML robustness testing results

- Physical security evaluation

- Remediation roadmap with prioritization

- Safety impact analysis

- Compliance gap analysis

 

### Ideal For

 

- Drone manufacturers and integrators

- Autonomous vehicle developers

- Robotics companies

- Defense contractors

- Commercial drone operators

- Agriculture and logistics automation

- Regulatory bodies and certification agencies

 

**Duration:** 6-12 weeks (depending on system complexity) 

**Pricing:** Based on system type, quantity, and testing depth 

**Note:** Can conduct testing in controlled environments or operational settings