Overview

In an interconnected world where hardware underpins everything from critical infrastructure to consumer IoT devices, organizations face escalating risks from unsecured firmware, tampered components, and supply chain compromises. Many businesses—especially those relying on third-party hardware or legacy systems—overlook physical security flaws, leaving them vulnerable to espionage, sabotage, and regulatory penalties. Hardware Security Assessments bridge this gap by delivering rigorous, hands-on evaluations of your devices, ensuring resilience against both physical and firmware-level attacks.

What is a Hardware Security Assessment?

A Hardware Security Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation service that identifies vulnerabilities in electronic devices, embedded systems, and firmware. Our team of hardware hackers and reverse engineers analyze circuit boards, communication protocols, and physical interfaces to uncover weaknesses that could be exploited by malicious actors, ensuring your hardware is secure from design to deployment.

Key Focus Areas

Our assessments target critical hardware risks, including (but not limited to):

✅ Firmware Vulnerabilities & Backdoors
✅ Physical Tampering Risks (e.g., side-channel attacks, glitching)
✅ Insecure Debug Interfaces (JTAG, UART, SWD)
✅ Supply Chain Compromises (counterfeit/malicious components)
✅ Wireless Communication Exploits (Bluetooth, RFID, Zigbee)
✅ Hardware Trojans & Logic Bombs
✅ Cryptographic Implementation Flaws
✅ IoT/OT Device Weaknesses
✅ Power Analysis & Fault Injection
✅ Compliance Gaps (e.g., FIPS 140-3, Common Criteria)

How We Execute Hardware Security Assessments

We combine destructive and non-destructive techniques to expose vulnerabilities:

1. Device Teardown & Reverse Engineering

   • Disassemble hardware, map PCB layouts, and identify critical components.

2. Firmware Extraction & Analysis

   • Dump and decompile firmware using chip-off, ISP, or JTAG debugging.

3. Physical Attack Simulation

   • Test resistance to voltage glitching, RF interference, and cold boot attacks.

4. Communication Protocol Testing

   • Sniff and manipulate SPI/I2C/UART traffic for injection or eavesdropping risks.

5. Cryptographic Validation

   • Audit hardware security modules (HSMs) and cryptographic accelerators for weak algorithms.

6. Supply Chain Audit

   • Verify component authenticity via X-ray, microscopy, or chemical analysis.

7. Remediation Roadmap

   • Provide actionable fixes, from firmware patches to tamper-evident redesigns.

Our Methodologies

We align with industry-leading standards and frameworks, including:

✅ NIST SP 800-193 (Hardware Resilience)
✅ ISO 21434 (Automotive Cybersecurity)
✅ IEC 62443 (Industrial Control Systems)
✅ OWASP IoT Top 10
✅ MITRE EMB3D Threat Model
✅ FIDO Alliance Hardware Certification

Why Choose Hardware Security Assessments?

• Elite Expertise: DEF CON Black Badge winners and certified hardware penetration testers.

• State-of-the-Art Labs: Class 100 cleanrooms, RF anechoic chambers, and advanced glitching tools.

• Supply Chain Transparency: Partnerships with component vendors for traceability audits.

• Proven Impact: Uncovered 200+ critical vulnerabilities in 2023, including zero-days in medical devices and industrial controllers.

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