Berkner Tech
IoT & Hardware Threat Modeling
We map how your product can be attacked while it is still a diagram, then turn that into a short, ranked list of design changes your team can act on.
Why Threat Modeling Matters
Most security problems in connected products are not coding bugs. They are design choices nobody questioned: a missing authentication step, a trust boundary no one drew, an update path with no signature. Threat modeling questions those choices on purpose, while a fix still costs an afternoon instead of a recall.
How We Model Your Product
- Diagram the system. Map data flows and the trust boundaries where attacks concentrate.
- Apply STRIDE. Walk every element against the six STRIDE categories.
- Build attack trees for the highest-value targets, using attack trees for embedded hardware.
- Rank and assign so every risk becomes a ticket with an owner.
What You Get
- Data-flow and trust-boundary diagrams
- STRIDE coverage across every interface
- Attack trees for your highest-value targets
- A short, ranked list of design changes you can build from
- An optional security requirements document
When It Fits
The cheapest time to run a threat model is before the first board spin, but it also pays off for products already in the field and for regulated devices where safety is on the line, like implantable medical devices.
Threat Modeling FAQ
Do you need hardware to start?
No. Threat modeling works from your architecture and data-flow descriptions, so we can start before anything is built.
How is this different from a pen test?
Threat modeling finds design flaws before they ship. A penetration test confirms what made it into the product.
What do you need from me?
A description of the system, its interfaces, and what you are protecting.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes, always.
Model Your Product's Risks
Let’s map your attack surface and turn it into a plan you can build from.