Penetration testing article
What an IoT Penetration Test Includes
An IoT penetration test follows the authorized product ecosystem across devices, firmware, local interfaces, communications, and connected applications. The exact laboratory and access requirements depend on the product.
Assessment overview
What the assessment includes
Test coverage
What is examined
Final coverage depends on the agreed systems, access, objectives, exclusions, and safety requirements.
Industry references
How coverage is informed
OWASP IoT Security Testing Guide
Test structure across device, firmware, communications, interfaces, and ecosystem components.
ETSI EN 303 645
Baseline security provisions for consumer IoT used as audit context when applicable.
NISTIR 8259 series
Device cybersecurity capability and manufacturer activity guidance.
These references inform the assessment. Testing does not itself provide certification or guarantee compliance.
Final report
What is included in the report
The report is designed for both decision makers and the teams responsible for remediation.
Discuss the required scope and report.
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