hardware-security

Firmware extraction involves mapping physical interfaces like SPI or NAND and using hardware tools to dump memory. This Skill provides a structured workflow for device reconnaissance, teardown, and firmware extraction to identify insecure firmware and embedded-system vulnerabilities.

Identifying insecure debug interfaces like UART, JTAG, and SWD requires a physical device teardown and interface mapping. This Skill guides hardware reconnaissance to assess physical interface exposure and detect weak physical-layer protections in embedded devices.

Yes, firmware analysis workflows allow you to unpack extracted firmware and search for hardcoded secrets, cryptographic keys, and default credentials. This Skill supports identifying sensitive data exposure in IoT gateways, consumer routers, and medical devices.

Yes, hardware security testing covers RFID and NFC cloning risks using tools like Proxmark. This Skill assesses side-channel risks and physical-layer protections to generate a comprehensive risk report for embedded devices.

The best way to assess hardware security vulnerabilities is through a structured methodology of device reconnaissance, teardown, and firmware analysis. This Skill supports evaluating IoT, consumer electronics, and industrial hardware to identify physical interface exposure and side-channel risks.

Generating a comprehensive risk report requires explicit phases of evidence collection, firmware extraction, and interface assessment during device teardown. This Skill structures your hardware security testing workflow to produce a final risk assessment.