Center of Excellence Security - IoT Penetration Testing

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IoT Penetration Testing at COE Security

At COE Security, our IoT Penetration Testing service helps organizations identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in Internet of Things (IoT) devices and their networks. As IoT continues to proliferate across industries, these devices become attractive targets for cybercriminals looking to exploit weak spots in firmware, communication protocols, device configurations, or backend infrastructure.

We simulate real-world attacks on both the hardware and software components of IoT devices whether they’re consumer gadgets, industrial IoT systems, or healthcare devices to uncover potential vulnerabilities that could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or service disruptions. Our testing methodology covers everything from device firmware to mobile applications and cloud-based platforms that interact with IoT systems.

With COE Security’s IoT Penetration Testing, you gain a holistic view of your IoT device security and can address vulnerabilities before they are exploited by malicious actors.

Our Approach

Define scope and enumerate components: Identify IoT devices, protocols, interfaces, cloud backends, and mobile apps to be tested together.
Analyze architecture and threat model: Map device internals, communication layers, user roles, and data flows to understand attack surfaces.
Inspect physical interfaces and firmware: Examine JTAG, UART, USB, or debug ports and extract firmware for reverse engineering if accessible.
Reverse engineer firmware and binaries: Analyze extracted firmware or apps for hardcoded secrets, insecure logic, and debug backdoors.
Test wireless and network communication: Evaluate Wi-Fi, BLE, Zigbee, and backend APIs for weak encryption, spoofing, or sniffing issues.

Evaluate authentication and session control: Assess local and remote access controls, password protections, and pairing mechanisms.
Assess data storage and privacy risks: Review local storage, logs, and cloud sync for exposed credentials or sensitive user information.
Check for hardware tampering resilience: Attempt device cloning, chip-level attacks, and firmware flashing to test physical-layer security.
Analyze mobile or web interface integration: Test IoT mobile apps and dashboards linked to the device for API, logic, or auth flaws.
Report findings with fix guidance: Deliver a detailed technical report with risk impact, PoCs, and prioritized fixes for all components.

Physical Security Testing

Firmware Analysis

Comms Interface Test

Network Protocol Analysis

IoT Penetration Testing Process

Our established IoT penetration testing methodology delivers comprehensive testing and actionable recommendations.

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Threat Model

Passive/Active Testing

Comms Analysis

Reporting

Why Choose COE Security’s IoT Penetration Testing?

Full-stack IoT testing expertise: We assess hardware, firmware, network protocols, APIs, and apps for complete IoT ecosystem coverage.
Physical and logical attack simulation: Our testing includes hands-on tampering, reverse engineering, and remote exploitation scenarios.
Custom tools and emulation support: We use proprietary scripts and device emulators to uncover deep logic flaws and hidden interfaces.
Aligned with IoT security frameworks: We follow best practices like OWASP IoT Top 10 and ENISA to ensure regulatory-grade assessments.
Real-world scenario and abuse testing: We go beyond CVEs to simulate misuse, device spoofing, and user privacy compromise attacks.

Firmware and binary analysis experts: Our team decompiles, analyzes, and audits firmware for hardcoded secrets and insecure logic.
Secure OTA and lifecycle review: We assess over-the-air update processes and provisioning mechanisms for secure product deployment.
Actionable, engineering-ready reporting: We provide clear fix recommendations with reproducible PoCs, risks, and remediation priorities.
Post-remediation validation included: Every test includes re-verification to ensure all identified risks have been effectively mitigated.
Trusted by product and device vendors: We help hardware startups, consumer electronics brands, and industrial IoT firms secure products.

Five areas of IoT Penetration Testing

Penetration Testing as a Service

Our Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) offers continuous, on-demand testing to evaluate the security of your IoT devices and ecosystems. IoT devices are often targeted by attackers due to weak security measures, making proactive testing crucial. We simulate real-world attack scenarios to identify vulnerabilities across various IoT devices, their communication channels, and the networks they operate on. This includes testing for issues like insecure device interfaces, weak authentication, data leakage, and firmware vulnerabilities. Through regular testing cycles, we ensure that your IoT infrastructure remains resilient to attacks, minimizing the risk of exploitation and data breaches.

Application Security Consulting

Our Application Security Consulting service helps integrate security into the development lifecycle of IoT applications. We guide your team through secure coding practices, threat modeling, and risk assessments to address vulnerabilities in the IoT software stack. IoT devices often rely on mobile or web apps for user interaction, and securing these interfaces is critical. We work closely with your developers to implement strong authentication, encryption, secure data storage, and proper input validation in IoT applications. By embedding security early in the development process, we help reduce the risk of vulnerabilities and ensure your IoT devices are protected against modern threats.

Secure Software Development Consulting

IoT devices rely heavily on embedded software and firmware, which can often be a weak link in security. Our Secure Software Development Consulting service focuses on helping your development teams follow secure coding practices, implement secure firmware development techniques, and adhere to industry security standards. We provide guidance on secure software design for IoT devices, including how to harden the device’s firmware, manage patches and updates, and mitigate threats such as unauthorized firmware modifications or reverse engineering. By incorporating security into every phase of the IoT software development process, we ensure that your devices are built with robust defenses against cyberattacks.

Software Compliance Testing

Our Software Compliance Testing service ensures that your IoT devices and applications comply with the relevant regulatory and industry standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and IoT-specific security frameworks. Compliance is crucial when handling sensitive data transmitted by IoT devices, and non-compliance can lead to severe penalties or reputational damage. We assess your IoT ecosystem to ensure that your software meets regulatory requirements for encryption, data privacy, secure data transmission, and more. By ensuring your IoT solutions meet compliance standards, we help you avoid legal complications and safeguard your reputation while providing secure, privacy-respecting devices to your users.

Cloud Security Consulting

Many IoT devices rely on cloud platforms for data storage, processing, and analytics, making cloud security a key focus for IoT penetration testing. Our Cloud Security Consulting service helps you secure the cloud infrastructure that supports your IoT devices. We assess your cloud environment for misconfigurations, insecure APIs, inadequate encryption, and unauthorized access controls that could expose sensitive IoT data. We also ensure that your cloud services comply with industry security standards and best practices. By securing the cloud backend for your IoT devices, we ensure that data in transit and at rest is protected and that your IoT ecosystem is resilient to cloud-based threats.

Advanced Offensive Security Solutions

COE Security empowers your organization with on-demand expertise to uncover vulnerabilities, remediate risks, and strengthen your security posture. Our scalable approach enhances agility, enabling you to address current challenges and adapt to future demands without expanding your workforce.