Hardware & IoT Penetration Testing

Typically, these engagements range from 1-4 weeks, depending on the function and complexity of your hardware, how it interacts with other software, and whether the test can be performed remotely.

You can expect to pay no less than $25,000 for a hardware- or IoT-focused penetration test.

Hardware penetration testing has become increasingly relevant as more and more hardware testing tools and methodologies continue to be made available, which, in turn, has increased the number of bad actors in the hardware exploitation space.

Moreover, hardware/IoT devices have not only become more trusted and relied upon by companies, governments, infrastructure, and the general public, but they’ve also become more network and cloud-enabled,  increasing the potential for a severe security breach via a compromised hardware product.

We discuss the scope of engagement and additional recommended services on a case-by-case basis, but depending on the specifics of your product and goals, hardware testing can be offered as either a stand-alone service or as a package with other offerings such as web application/API testing, cloud configuration, and source code review.  

Because the primary objective is to identify risks to your organization and clients posed by hardware/IoT device vulnerabilities—which often involve interplay between the hardware product itself and your organization's supporting network infrastructure and services—bundling may be in your best interest.