Firmware assessment
Review of embedded Linux, RTOS, bootloaders, update flows, and device-side services.
Security assurance for connected products
Security review for connected products and infrastructure.
Bitfield Research works with engineering teams on focused assessments of firmware, device services, update paths, and network-facing control planes.
NDA-first
1-3 week scopes
Engineer-ready findings
asset: gateway-fw-2.8
interface: update service
status: assessment in progress
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notes:
boot chain checked
update controls reviewed
network exposure mappedServices
Focused security work for product and engineering teams.
Protocol analysis
Assessment of proprietary protocols, device pairing, transport security, telemetry, and management planes.
Product assurance
Security findings translated into clear engineering changes, validation steps, and release guidance.
Engagement details
Small, specific reviews with practical deliverables.
Typical scope
One product, subsystem, or release candidate at a time.
Access
Firmware images, test hardware, docs, logs, or source snippets when useful.
Output
Risk-ranked report, reproduction notes, remediation guidance, and retest notes.
Good fit
Pre-release review, customer assurance asks, and vendor security diligence.
Approach
Small engagements, clear artifacts, useful security outcomes.
01
Define the target, threat model, access level, and product constraints.
02
Analyze firmware, update paths, authentication flows, services, and exposed interfaces.
03
Walk through findings with owners, then retest when fixes are ready.
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