Berkner Tech
Embedded & IoT Penetration Testing
We look for the weaknesses an attacker would actually use on a connected product, across its hardware, firmware, radios, and cloud APIs. You get findings you can reproduce and the exact fixes to close them.
How an Engagement Works
Every engagement is scoped to your device and goals, then runs in four steps:
- Scope. We agree on what gets tested and how deep. More on scoping a hardware penetration test.
- Recon. We map the attack surface across interfaces, firmware, and radios.
- Testing. We attempt real compromises and record what works, the same path covered in this embedded pen test walkthrough.
- Reporting. You get findings sorted by severity, each with steps to reproduce and fix it.
What a Penetration Test Covers
Testing covers the whole attack surface of a connected product, not only the parts that are easy to reach.
- Hardware interfaces: JTAG and SWD, UART consoles, SPI and I2C buses, and test points
- Firmware: extraction, reverse engineering, hardcoded secrets, and secure-boot bypasses
- Wireless and radio: Wi-Fi, BLE, Zigbee, and other RF links
- Network and cloud APIs the device depends on
What You Get
- Findings sorted by severity, with no filler
- Step-by-step reproduction for every issue
- The exact commands and settings to fix each one
- A walkthrough session with your team
You finish knowing what is exploitable and how to close it.
Penetration Testing FAQ
Do you need physical access?
Usually yes for hardware testing, a unit or two to instrument. Some firmware and network testing can run remotely.
Will testing damage my device?
Invasive tests are agreed in scope first, and anything destructive runs on spare units.
How long does it take?
Most engagements run two to four weeks, depending on scope.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes. Send yours, or use ours before we get into specifics.