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Embedded Device Penetration Testing

Securing the Hidden Brains of Your Devices.

At Adiroha Solutions, we understand that the security of embedded devices is just as critical as any other component in your technology infrastructure. We provide a comprehensive Embedded Device Penetration Testing service that helps you identify potential vulnerabilities and mitigate them before they can be exploited by attackers.Our team of skilled professionals specializes in assessing embedded systems and their components to deliver actionable insights and recommendations to improve security posture.

Compliance Standards

  • Our testing aligns with OWASP IoT Top 10, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, and FDA/medical device cybersecurity guidelines.

Methodology

Information Gathering

Capture device specs, communication protocols, and overall attack surface; map components, data flows, and trust boundaries.

Firmware & Hardware Analysis

Reverse-engineer and debug firmware; inspect bootloaders, partitions, and configs; check hardware interfaces (UART/JTAG/SWD) and secure boot.

Vulnerability Assessment

Identify weak authentication, insecure update mechanisms, crypto flaws, backdoors, exposed services/APIs, and unsafe defaults.

Penetration Testing

Simulate real-world attack scenarios with custom scripts and tooling to validate exploitability and measure true impact.

Reporting & Remediation

Deliver clear findings with prioritized, actionable fixes and a remediation plan; support retesting to confirm closure.

Key Benefits

Early vulnerability detection before product release.

Compliance with industry regulations (FDA, HIPAA, ISO).

Reduced product recalls and financial losses.

Strengthened customer trust and brand reputation.

FAQs

Why is pentesting important for embedded/IoT devices?
Embedded devices often lack regular patch cycles and remain deployed for years, making them attractive long-term targets. A focused pentest identifies exploitable weaknesses before adversaries do—reducing breach risk across fleets, protecting customer data, and supporting compliance for connected products.
What are common vulnerabilities?
  • Hardcoded credentials & backdoors — default/admin passwords in firmware, undocumented services.
  • Insecure update mechanisms — unsigned/unencrypted firmware, weak OTA validation, downgrade paths.
  • Weak crypto & key handling — obsolete ciphers, keys stored in plaintext, predictable seeds.
  • Exposed debug/test interfaces — UART/JTAG/SWD pads, open serial consoles, telnet/FTP left enabled.
  • Web/API flaws — auth bypass, IDOR, CSRF, injection in local or cloud management endpoints.
  • Network misconfigurations — open ports, weak Wi-Fi configs, unrestricted services.
  • Privacy & data protection gaps — PII logs, verbose telemetry, insecure storage.
How is embedded/IoT pentesting performed?
We combine firmware analysis, network testing, and physical review:
  • Firmware — extract images, enumerate filesystems, hunt for secrets, analyze update flow & signature checks.
  • Network — map services (local/cloud), test auth/session handling, fuzz APIs, verify encryption & cert pinning.
  • Hardware — locate/debug headers, attempt console access, inspect bootloaders & secure-boot configuration.
  • Exploit validation — safely reproduce impact, demonstrate real-world abuse paths, and measure risk.
  • Hardening guidance — prioritized fixes, SBOM/patch strategy, secure update & key-management best practices.
What do we deliver after the test?
A clear report with CVSS-based severity, exploit steps, affected components (firmware, hardware, cloud), and actionable remediation. We also provide a remediation workshop and re-test to verify fixes.

Industries & Use Cases

Healthcare

Medical & clinical IoT

Secure EHR integrations, telehealth devices, remote patient monitoring, and e-prescription flows with HIPAA-aligned controls.

Automotive

Connected & software-defined vehicles

Harden infotainment, telematics, OTA pipelines, and V2X APIs; validate ECU access and crypto for safety and compliance.

Manufacturing

OT/ICS & smart factories

Protect PLCs, HMIs, and gateways; segment OT/IT; secure MES/SCADA integrations and industrial IoT sensors.

Consumer IoT

Smart home & wearables

Test mobile apps, cloud APIs, and firmware for secure onboarding, updates, and privacy-first data handling.

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