IoT Penetration Testing & Device Security Assessment
We evaluate IoT devices and their supporting platforms for software-side vulnerabilities such as firmware flaws, insecure network protocols, and weak authentication.
What is IoT Penetration Testing & Device Security Assessment?
IoT penetration testing is a security assessment of connected devices and their supporting platforms, covering firmware static analysis from a supplied binary, network protocol security, authentication mechanisms, companion mobile app review, and cloud backend APIs.
Testing Checklist
Every engagement covers these critical security areas.
Testing Methodology
A structured, repeatable process that ensures thorough coverage and actionable results.
Device Profiling
Identify device model, firmware version, communication protocols, and cloud backend integrations for attack surface mapping.
Firmware Static Analysis
Statically analyze the firmware binary supplied by the customer for hardcoded credentials, insecure configurations, vulnerable libraries, and backdoor access points.
Communication Testing
Intercept and analyze communications between device, cloud, and companion app for encryption and authentication weaknesses.
Authentication & Access Control
Test default credentials, authentication mechanisms, pairing processes, and access control enforcement on device and cloud APIs.
Companion App Review
Assess the companion mobile app for authentication flaws, insecure storage, hardcoded API keys, and authorization gaps.
Reporting & Remediation
Deliver IoT findings with firmware hardening recommendations and secure communication implementation guidance.
Framework Alignment
Our methodology is aligned with industry-recognized security frameworks for thorough coverage and compliance readiness.
Compliance Coverage
Deliverables
What you walk away with at the end of every engagement.
Executive summary with IoT risk overview
Firmware static analysis and vulnerability report
Communication protocol security assessment
Companion mobile app security findings
Remediation guide for IoT developers
Free retest within 30 days
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IoT penetration testing?
IoT penetration testing is a security assessment of connected devices and their supporting platforms, covering firmware static analysis from a supplied binary, network protocol security, authentication mechanisms, companion mobile app review, and cloud backend APIs.
What is in scope for IoT pentest?
Cloud backend APIs, communication protocols (MQTT, CoAP, HTTPS, BLE), authentication and access control, firmware static analysis from a supplied binary, companion mobile apps, and OTA update mechanisms. Hardware extraction and JTAG, UART, or SPI testing are out of scope.
Not ready for a full engagement yet?
Two lower-friction ways to start before committing to a full pentest.
OpenEASD
Open source external attack surface scanner. Run it yourself against your domain. No signup, no data leaves your network.
Get the toolSecurity on Demand
4 hours founder-led discovery and diagnosis. Full refund if we cannot help. Comes off the price if you continue with a larger engagement.
Start with 4 hoursReady to secure your iot?
Pentest packages from INR 74,999 (~$900 / ~€830). Talk directly to both founders.