### Security at the Hardware-Software Interface
Embedded systems power everything from medical implants to industrial controllers. Unlike traditional software,
embedded vulnerabilities can't be quickly patched - devices may remain in the field for years or decades. Our
embedded security service finds vulnerabilities before devices ship and throughout their operational lifecycle.
### What We Test
**Consumer IoT Devices**
- Smart home devices and appliances
- Wearables and fitness trackers
- Security cameras and surveillance systems
- Smart locks and access control
**Industrial & IIoT**
- Industrial sensors and actuators
- Remote terminal units (RTUs)
- Building automation controllers
- Energy monitoring and control devices
**Medical Devices**
- Patient monitoring systems
- Infusion pumps and drug delivery
- Diagnostic equipment
- Implantable devices (pacemakers, defibrillators)
**Automotive & Mobility**
- Electronic Control Units (ECUs)
- Infotainment and telematics systems
- ADAS and autonomous driving components
- EV charging infrastructure
**Defense & Aerospace**
- Avionics and flight systems
- Communications equipment
- Targeting and sensor systems
- Satellite ground stations
### Our Testing Approach
**Hardware Security Assessment**
- Debug interface identification (JTAG, SWD, UART)
- Side-channel analysis (power, electromagnetic)
- Physical tamper resistance testing
- Component authenticity verification
- Secure element and TPM validation
**Firmware Analysis**
- Firmware extraction and dumping
- Binary reverse engineering
- Bootloader security assessment
- Cryptographic implementation review
- Hardcoded credentials and secrets discovery
**Runtime Security Testing**
- Fuzzing and input validation
- Memory corruption vulnerabilities
- Authentication and authorization bypass
- Network protocol security
- Update mechanism exploitation
**Secure Boot & Root of Trust**
- Boot chain validation
- Signature verification testing
- Rollback protection assessment
- Trusted execution environment (TEE) security
**Communication Security**
- Wireless protocol security (BLE, Zigbee, LoRa, proprietary)
- Network stack vulnerabilities
- Encryption implementation review
- Authentication and pairing security
### Common Vulnerabilities We Find
- Hardcoded credentials and API keys
- Insecure update mechanisms
- Weak or broken cryptography
- Memory corruption (buffer overflows, use-after-free)
- Debug interfaces left enabled
- Insecure boot processes
- Improper access controls
- Side-channel vulnerabilities
- Physical tampering opportunities
### Compliance & Standards
Our testing aligns with:
- **IEC 62443-4-2** (Component Security Requirements)
- **FDA Premarket Cybersecurity Guidance**
- **ETSI EN 303 645** (Consumer IoT Security)
- **ISO 15408** (Common Criteria)
- **NIST IoT Cybersecurity**
- **Automotive SPICE / ISO 21434**
### Deliverables
- Comprehensive security assessment report
- Firmware analysis and annotated binaries
- Hardware vulnerability findings
- Proof-of-concept exploits (where applicable)
- Remediation recommendations with priorities
- Secure development guidelines
- Re-testing after fixes
- Compliance gap analysis
### Development Lifecycle Integration
We can integrate at multiple stages:
- **Pre-production:** Find issues before manufacturing
- **Pre-release:** Final validation before market launch
- **Post-release:** Assess deployed firmware versions
- **Continuous:** Ongoing security testing as part of DevOps
### Ideal For
- IoT device manufacturers
- Medical device companies
- Automotive suppliers (Tier 1/2)
- Industrial automation vendors
- Defense contractors
- Consumer electronics companies
- Startups developing embedded products
**Duration:** 4-10 weeks (depending on device complexity)
**Pricing:** Based on device type, firmware size, and testing scope
**Note:** NDA standard, can work with prototype and pre-release hardware
