Hardware Hacking and Reverse Engineering

Overview

Our Hardware Hacking and Reverse Engineering service is designed to assess the security of physical devices used in Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) systems. This specialised service focuses on evaluating the resilience of your devices to physical attacks, including the extraction of firmware and other sensitive data. By dissecting the hardware, we uncover vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers, whether the device is part of a critical OT environment like a manufacturing plant or an IoT device in a domestic setting.

Example exercise

Should you choose to work with us for hardware hacking and reverse engineering, our team will begin by disassembling your industrial IoT sensor to access its circuit board. Using specialized tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, we will probe the hardware and extract the embedded firmware. Following this, we will perform a reverse engineering analysis to identify any security weaknesses, such as hardcoded credentials or unsecured communication channels. We will also test the device’s physical tamper resistance, helping you understand and mitigate the physical and firmware-based vulnerabilities of your product.

The Importance

With the proliferation of IoT and embedded devices, each presenting its own set of risks, the security of hardware is just as crucial as the software it runs. These devices, often functioning as mini-computers, are physically accessible to potential attackers, making them prime targets. Compromising a single device can lead to significant operational disruptions, safety risks, or even widespread cyber-physical attacks across your environment. Hardware reverse engineering provides you with a clear understanding of how advanced an attacker needs to be to breach your devices, enabling you to take proactive steps to strengthen your defences and ensure your devices are not the weak link in your security chain.

Find the weaknesses in your devices

Ensure your hardware is resilient against physical attacks. Contact us today to schedule a hardware hacking and reverse engineering assessment and protect your OT and IoT systems.