
Hardware & Integrated Systems Penetration Testing
Our hardware & integrated systems penetration testing services find critical security vulnerabilities that could put your Internet of Things (IoT), ATMs, automotive technology, medical devices, operational technology, and other cyber-physical systems, hardware, and embedded devices at risk of a cyberattack.
Hardware, Embedded, Cyber-Physical & Integrated Systems
NetSPI security assessment reviews your hardware and embedded devices, as well as your cyber-physical and integrated systems, wherever they are located. Our combination of industry expertise with automation and manual testing ensures our security services cover the full-stack needs of hardware and integrated systems.
Full-Stack Security Assessments & Penetration Testing Across Industries
Cyber-Physical Systems
Penetration testing for cyber-physical systems targets vulnerabilities in systems merging physical processes and cyber elements like industrial control systems (ICS), Industrial IoT (IIoT), and key utilities. It aims to assess risks against system integrity, uptime, and confidentiality, preventing manipulation, service disruption, or damage to assets.
Our industry expertise includes:
- Transportation (Automotive, Locomotive, Maritime, Aviation & Aerospace)
- Infrastructure & Utilities
- ICS/OT
Hardware & Embedded Devices
Penetration testing for hardware & embedded devices aims to assess vulnerabilities in systems and components. We review for risks which contribute to breaches, data leaks, or disruptions, securing the embedded systems critical to our digital world.
Our device expertise includes:
- Medical devices
- IoT
- ATMs
- Smart home

What Does NetSPI Test For?
In our pursuit to fortify cybersecurity within organizations, NetSPI pays special attention to the embedded security practices that are essential for reducing risks which may span across systems. This is especially crucial as more devices, ranging from vehicles to HVAC equipment, become interconnected. Here are some key risks we vigilantly search for in hardware and integrated systems.
- Outdated software dependencies
- Insecure hardware specifications
- Improper design considerations
- Insecure network configurations
- Insecure communications
- Lack of tamper protections
- Insufficient system hardening
- Implementation of the Principle of Least Privilege
- Insecure storage solutions
- Peripheral hardware weaknesses

Work With the A Team Every Time
With 300+ in-house security experts, NetSPI operates as a true extension of your team. Our proven methodology and consistent processes ensure you get the A Team, every time. Get the opportunity to work directly with the foremost experts across domains, spanning from mainframes to AI.
Featured Resources

Pew Pew, Precisely: The Physics and Practices Behind RayV Lite
NetSPI’s Hardware and Embedded Systems Penetration Testing Team demonstrates that with a limited budget and hacker-and-maker mentality, similar results can be obtained at a fraction of the cost, from the comfort of your home or garage.

Practical Methods for Decapping Chips
Discover the intricate process of chip decapping, exposing secrets stored within snuggly layers of industrial epoxy, sleeping in beds of silicon.

A Strategic Approach to Automotive Security
Explore common automotive cybersecurity risks such as misconfiguration and unauthorized access and learn automotive best practices to ensure the security of your vehicles.
You Deserve The NetSPI Advantage

Security Experts
- 300+ pentesters
- Employed, not outsourced
- Domain expertise

Intelligent Processes
- Programmatic approach
- Strategic guidance
- Delivery management team

Advanced Technology
- Consistent quality
- Deep visibility
- Transparent results