Offensive Security

IoT Security Testing

Assessment of Internet of Things devices, firmware, and communication protocols for security weaknesses.

What It Is

IoT security testing evaluates the security posture of connected devices — from industrial sensors and medical devices to smart building systems and consumer electronics. We assess hardware, firmware, communication protocols, and cloud backends to identify vulnerabilities that could compromise device integrity, data privacy, or network security.

IoT devices often ship with minimal security controls and rarely receive patches. Our testing helps manufacturers and deployers understand their risk and harden their IoT ecosystem before deployment or during ongoing operations.

What We Cover

Firmware extraction and analysis
Communication protocol assessment (MQTT, CoAP, BLE, Zigbee)
API and cloud backend security testing
Hardware interface analysis (UART, JTAG, SPI)
Default credential and authentication testing
Encryption and data-at-rest analysis
Update mechanism security review
Network segmentation validation for IoT environments

Our Methodology

1
Device Profiling — Catalog device capabilities, interfaces, and communication channels
2
Firmware Analysis — Extract and analyze firmware for hardcoded secrets, vulnerable libraries, and backdoors
3
Protocol Testing — Assess wireless and network protocols for interception and manipulation risks
4
Cloud/API Testing — Test backend services and APIs the device communicates with
5
Exploitation — Attempt to compromise device integrity, extract data, or pivot to the network
6
Reporting — Deliver findings with device-specific remediation guidance

Deliverables

IoT device security assessment report
Firmware analysis findings
Protocol vulnerability documentation
Risk-prioritized remediation roadmap
Hardening recommendations for deployment

Who Needs This

IoT device manufacturers, healthcare organizations with connected medical devices, industrial/OT environments, smart building operators, and any organization deploying connected devices at scale.

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