IoT and Embedded Device Penetration Testing

IoT penetration testing is a crucial step in securing modern devices in an increasingly connected world. The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the fastest-growing technologies, but also one of the most vulnerable. Our services include professional penetration testing of IoT components, covering hardware, firmware, communication protocols, and cloud interfaces.

We focus on the entire lifecycle of IoT devices – from design to deployment. Our assessment covers wireless communication protocols, update mechanisms, hardware physical security, cloud integration, and application interfaces, giving a comprehensive view of risks across the entire IoT ecosystem.

Key Areas of IoT Penetration Testing

Embedded Systems

We analyze the security level of operating systems and firmware, bootloaders, memory management, user authentication, and system integrity. We also identify issues like buffer overflows or weak encryption.

Firmware and Updates

We evaluate update security mechanisms – authentication, encryption, and file integrity. We conduct binary firmware analysis to detect backdoors and potential for reverse engineering.

Wireless Communication

We test a wide range of wireless technologies – Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa, RFID, NFC, and Wi-Fi. We analyze encryption algorithms, resistance to MITM and replay attacks, and unauthorized access risks.

Hardware Penetration Testing

We conduct physical security testing including access to JTAG, UART, SWD interfaces, and tamper-resistance analysis. We also assess supply chain vulnerabilities that could affect device trustworthiness.

IoT Ecosystem and Cloud

We test device integration with cloud backends, API interfaces, and mobile applications. We focus on authorization, authentication, session management, and data protection throughout the communication chain.

Who Needs IoT Penetration Testing?

IoT device manufacturers and OEM partners
Software developers and IoT solution integrators
Industrial sectors using SCADA and IIoT
Startups developing embedded technologies

IoT Penetration Testing Process

Gathering technical documentation and architecture design
Device teardown and physical testing (if available)
Firmware, wireless, and network component analysis
Application layer testing – APIs, mobile apps, cloud
Detailed reporting with findings and recommendations

IoT Penetration Testing Ensures Security from Manufacturing to Deployment

IoT devices bring new possibilities as well as new threats. At Haxoris, we have expertise in both hardware and software and provide professional IoT penetration testing for every link in the digital chain – from sensor to cloud.