What is IoT Penetration Testing?
IoT Penetration Testing is a form of security testing that simulates real world attacks against IoT devices, networks, and applications to uncover security weaknesses before malicious actors can exploit them. The aim is to assess the overall security posture of your IoT infrastructure, including device firmware, APIs, cloud interfaces, mobile apps, and communication layers. Whether you're dealing with smart home technology, industrial IoT deployments, or medical equipment, testing helps organisations identify and mitigate security flaws that may lead to a data breach.
As the IoT market continues to expand, organisations deploying connected devices must ensure that their products and networks can withstand evolving cyber threats. At North IT, our testing focuses on everything from firmware vulnerabilities to insecure communication protocols, helping to strengthen your IoT security posture and reduce risk to your entire IoT ecosystem. Contact our team now for more information.
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As the IoT market continues to expand, organisations deploying connected devices must ensure that their products and networks can withstand evolving cyber threats. At North IT, our testing focuses on everything from firmware vulnerabilities to insecure communication protocols, helping to strengthen your IoT security posture and reduce risk to your entire IoT ecosystem. Contact our team now for more information.
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Benefits of our IoT Penetration Testing
Superior
remediation support
remediation support
Reduce Risk in any bad PR
Free re-testing
(within 6 weeks)
(within 6 weeks)
Mitigation of vulnerabilities
Common IoT Penetration Testing Vulnerabilities
Default Credentials
Many IoT devices ship with factory default or weak login credentials. These are often never changed, leaving a backdoor for attackers to gain unauthorised access with minimal effort.Encryption
Inadequate or missing data-transit encryption is a major issue, particularly when communication protocols such as MQTT or CoAP are used without SSL/TLS. This leaves room for interception, tampering, or data theft during transmission.Authentication
Weak or improperly implemented authentication mechanisms allow unauthorised users to gain access to privileged functions or data. This could include exposed APIs or insecure token handling in associated mobile apps or cloud platforms.Security Controls
Insufficient security controls in device management interfaces or mobile companion apps make it easier for attackers to escalate privileges or tamper with settings. These vulnerabilities represent just a sample of what our team investigates during each engagement. By focusing on these issues early, we help our clients improve their overall security posture and minimise risk across their entire solution stack.How does IoT Pen Testing work?
At North IT, we begin by defining the test steps presented for your specific solution, outlining what will be tested, how it will be tested, and the respective test cases to be used. This ensures transparency and alignment with your business and technical goals. Once the scope is confirmed, we dive into hands-on testing using a blend of automated tools and manual techniques.
Testing includes everything from protocol analysis and API testing to device fuzzing and reverse engineering. The goal is to simulate real-world scenarios in which attackers might attempt to infiltrate your IoT infrastructure, exfiltrate sensitive data, or disable critical services. We prioritise a comprehensive methodology, ensuring that every layer of your IoT environments is assessed.
Identify Vulnerabilities and Address Them Effectively
Our approach identifies weaknesses across your devices, applications, networks, and cloud backends - offering solutions tailored to your stack and risk profile.
Key areas we test include:
- Insecure firmware and bootloaders (firmware vulnerabilities)
- Insecure cloud APIs and mobile interfaces
- Hardcoded or exposed credentials
- Unauthenticated over-the-air (OTA) updates
- Use of deprecated or weak communication protocols
- Lack of device-level encryption
- Vulnerable third-party libraries or components
- Physical attack resistance
Does IoT Penetration Testing Come with Free Re-Testing?
Yes. Many providers charge extra for follow-up testing, but at North IT, we believe re-testing should be part of the core service. Once you've implemented fixes, we'll re-test at no additional cost (within six weeks), helping you validate that all security flaws have been resolved.
Our re-testing phase mirrors the test cases and conditions of the original assessment. Updated reports include new test results, which you can share with auditors, customers, or other stakeholders to demonstrate your improved security posture.
Our re-testing phase mirrors the test cases and conditions of the original assessment. Updated reports include new test results, which you can share with auditors, customers, or other stakeholders to demonstrate your improved security posture.
Who conducts IOT Penetration Testing?
All our IoT penetration tests are performed by qualified cybersecurity experts with real-world experience in both offensive security and IoT systems development. We understand the underlying models and architecture that power today's connected devices, giving us a unique edge.
Our testers follow industry best practices and regularly publish related work, contribute to vulnerability databases, and hold certifications such as OSCP, CREST CRT, and others. Many have a master's thesis or academic background in cyber security, making them adept at linking theory with practical outcomes.
Offering Complementary Guidance in Remediation
We believe finding vulnerabilities is only half the job. That's why we offer free, expert-led support to help your team fix the issues we discover.
This includes:
This includes:
- Explanation of how vulnerabilities were discovered
- Code-level remediation advice
- Best practices to avoid recurrence
- Collaboration with development and QA teams
- Guidance for integration into CI/CD pipelines
Why Choose North IT?
At North IT, we specialise in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing for complex IoT environments. Our developer-led background means we understand not just how to find issues, but how to fix them efficiently and securely.
We're trusted by clients across the UK who rely on connected devices in healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and more. Our hands-on, technical approach ensures that all layers - from wireless technologies to cloud platforms - are fully examined.
Our team stays current with evolving threats and further sources in the IoT field, allowing us to adapt innovations and tools to better protect our clients. When you work with North IT, you get more than a report - you get a partner in security.
We're trusted by clients across the UK who rely on connected devices in healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and more. Our hands-on, technical approach ensures that all layers - from wireless technologies to cloud platforms - are fully examined.
Our team stays current with evolving threats and further sources in the IoT field, allowing us to adapt innovations and tools to better protect our clients. When you work with North IT, you get more than a report - you get a partner in security.
For Reliable IOT Penetration Testing, Contact North IT Now
Don't wait for a breach to reveal the gaps in your IoT security. Whether you're developing products or securing infrastructure, our team is here to help. We apply a comprehensive methodology, rooted in real-world experience and tailored to your unique needs.
Let us help you assess, secure, and validate your IoT systems with expert-level security testing and remediation support. Contact us to get started today.
IoT Pentesting FAQ
Does IOT Penetration Testing come with free re-testing?
Many penetration testing firms do not offer re-testing services. However, North IT recognises the importance of penetration testing in showcasing security posture to external stakeholders so we offer complimentary re-testing and reporting.
Does IOT Penetration Testing come with help to fix the issues?
While many penetration testing organisations are not able to provide remediation support, North IT stands out by offering complimentary guidance in remediation. Leveraging our team's background as former developers, we provide valuable knowledge transfer to development teams regarding cybersecurity while addressing issues. Our goal is to ensure your development team comprehends why and how to rectify issues, preventing the recurrence of mistakes or security vulnerabilities in future projects.
Who conducts IOT Penetration Testing?
Qualified cybersecurity professionals, usually with backgrounds in IOT development, and expertise in web application security typically conduct IOT Penetration Testing.
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