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IoT Penetration Testing: Securing the Billions of Smart Devices Around You

With over 15 billion connected devices in use globally, the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming homes, industries, and cities. But it also opens a massive attack surface for hackers.

At DefenceRabbit, we believe IoT Penetration Testing is no longer optional — it’s essential.

What is IoT Penetration Testing?
It’s a specialized security testing process focused on identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in:

  • IoT device firmware
  • Wireless and network communication
  • APIs and cloud platforms
  • Embedded systems Our assessments reveal the hidden risks in smart devices before threat actors find them.

What We Assess

  • IoT firmware security — Check for backdoors, weak credentials, and exploitable code
  • IoT cloud & API security — Analyze cloud misconfigurations and unsecured data transfers
  • IoT network security — Detect unsafe protocols, open ports, and MITM risks
  • Hardware reverse engineering — Extract flash memory and analyze for vulnerabilities

Common IoT Cybersecurity Threats

  • Default passwords and hardcoded keys
  • Unencrypted communications
  • Insecure API integrations
  • Inadequate device updates We help identify, monitor, and remediate these vulnerabilities — before they become breach headlines.

Your IoT Security Strategy Starts Here
Whether you're launching a new product or managing a large-scale smart device deployment, our IoT cybersecurity experts ensure your connected devices are secure from chip to cloud.

Explore IoT Penetration Testing

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