Service

Security Research

Targeted vulnerability research on specific hardware, firmware, and protocols. We go beyond scanning and configuration review to analyze how devices actually fail under adversarial pressure -- firmware reverse engineering, exploit development, and attack chain validation on the platforms your organization depends on.

Research Domains

Deep-dive security research across embedded, wireless, and industrial systems. Each engagement produces actionable findings with reproduction steps, version-specific impact analysis, and remediation guidance.

Embedded & IoT

Embedded Device Security

Firmware extraction, reverse engineering, and vulnerability analysis on embedded systems and IoT devices. Covers network equipment, smart devices, industrial controllers, and custom embedded platforms.

  • Firmware extraction and binary analysis
  • Vulnerability discovery in device-specific protocols
  • Exploit development and proof-of-concept validation
  • Cross-version vulnerability impact assessment

OT / SCADA / ICS

Industrial Control Systems

Security assessment of operational technology environments -- programmable logic controllers (PLCs), SCADA systems, HMIs, and industrial network protocols. Research conducted in isolated lab environments to avoid operational disruption.

  • PLC and RTU firmware analysis
  • Industrial protocol security (Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA, BACnet)
  • HMI and SCADA application vulnerability research
  • Network segmentation and air-gap bypass assessment

EMS Operations

Electromagnetic Spectrum

Security research across wireless and RF technologies. Assessing the attack surface of electromagnetic spectrum-dependent systems -- from enterprise wireless networks to short-range protocols and software-defined radio targets.

  • Wi-Fi security assessment (WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X, rogue AP)
  • Bluetooth and BLE protocol analysis
  • Zigbee, Z-Wave, and smart home protocol security
  • SDR-based signal analysis and replay assessment

Network Equipment

Network Infrastructure Research

Deep analysis of routers, switches, firewalls, and network appliances beyond standard vulnerability scanning. Firmware-level research on the devices that form the backbone of your network infrastructure.

  • Router and switch firmware reverse engineering
  • Management protocol security (SNMP, SSH, web admin)
  • Attack chain development across device versions
  • Version-indexed vulnerability databases

Engagement Models

Security research engagements are scoped to the depth and duration your organization needs -- from a focused assessment of a single device to an ongoing research retainer across your deployed platforms.

Focused

Device Security Assessment

Targeted analysis of a specific device, firmware version, or protocol. Produces a technical briefing with exploitability rating, attack chain documentation, and prioritized remediation guidance. Typical duration: 2-4 weeks depending on target complexity.

Offensive

Custom Exploit Development

Authorized proof-of-concept exploit development for penetration testing engagements. When off-the-shelf tools don't cover your target, custom exploit code validates real-world exploitability and demonstrates impact to decision-makers.

Ongoing

Vulnerability Research Retainer

Continuous security research on platforms critical to your operations. Ongoing firmware monitoring, new CVE impact analysis, and proactive vulnerability discovery across your deployed device fleet. Monthly or quarterly reporting cadence.

Advisory

Technical Briefing

One-time deep-dive analysis on a specific CVE, vulnerability class, or threat relevant to your environment. Produces an executive summary for leadership and a technical appendix with reproduction steps, affected versions, and mitigation options.

Research Methodology

Every research engagement follows a structured pipeline from target acquisition through validated findings and actionable reporting.

01

Target Acquisition

Obtain target hardware or firmware images. Extract filesystem, identify binaries, map attack surface. Build isolated lab environment for safe analysis.

02

Analysis & Discovery

Reverse engineering, binary analysis, protocol fuzzing, and manual vulnerability discovery. Identify exploitable conditions with cross-version impact assessment.

03

Validation & Reporting

Develop proof-of-concept exploits. Validate findings against target versions. Produce technical briefing with CVSS scoring, reproduction steps, and remediation guidance.

All security research is conducted under explicit written authorization (Rules of Engagement) against lab-owned hardware or client-authorized targets. We require proof of legal authority to authorize testing before any engagement begins.

Vulnerability discoveries on commercial products follow responsible disclosure practices. Research findings are shared with affected vendors before public disclosure, with coordinated timelines agreed upon by all parties.

Have a Target in Mind?

Whether it's a specific device, a protocol, or a vulnerability class -- let's discuss what you need to understand about your attack surface.

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