Securing hardware prototypes early in development is critical to preventing costly vulnerabilities in production devices.
PCA Cyber Security’s Hardware Prototype Audit helps manufacturers and developers identify security flaws in embedded systems, IoT devices, industrial hardware, and automotive components, ensuring robust protection before mass production.
Hardware Prototype Audit Challenges
Hardware prototypes face unique cybersecurity challenges due to complex designs, integration of third-party components, and evolving attack techniques. As connected devices become more sophisticated, vulnerabilities in firmware, circuits, and communications can be exploited by malicious actors. Identifying weaknesses in hardware prototypes early in the development cycle is crucial to ensuring robust security and compliance with industry regulations like ISO/SAE 21434, IEC 62443, EN 18031 and ETSI EN 303 645.
How Can PCA Cyber Security Help You?
Our Hardware Prototype Audit evaluates hardware security at the earliest stages, helping companies identify and mitigate vulnerabilities before devices reach the market. Using advanced testing techniques, we assess firmware, cryptographic mechanisms, boot processes, and physical security to prevent exploitation and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Comprehensive Hardware Prototype Security Assessment
The targets for Hardware Prototype Audit
Our audit covers a wide range of embedded devices, including:
- Automotive components – ECUs, telematics, ADAS, and infotainment systems.
- Industrial & IoT devices – PLCs, smart meters, and connected sensors.
- Secure elements & cryptographic hardware – Secure boot implementations, TPMs, and HSMs.
Our Hardware Prototype Audit Services
Our audit covers hardware, firmware, and cryptographic security, ensuring prototypes are resilient against cyber threats.
Objective of the Service
The Hardware Prototype Audit ensures that hardware and firmware security is integrated into the early design phase. By simulating real-world attack scenarios, our experts uncover vulnerabilities that could lead to exploitation in production. This proactive approach reduces the risk of security flaws, compliance failures, and costly post-production fixes.
Business Benefits of Hardware Prototype Audit
Early Vulnerability
Detection
Identify and resolve hardware and firmware weaknesses before production, reducing post-launch security risks.
Cost Savings &
Risk Mitigation
Avoid expensive recalls, security patches, and compliance failures by addressing vulnerabilities early.
Compliance with
Industry Standards
Ensure prototypes align with ISO/SAE 21434, IEC 62443, ETSI EN 303 645, and other security frameworks.
Secure Supply
Chain Components
Assess and verify third-party chips, firmware, and communication modules for hidden risks.
Protection Against
Physical & Cyber Threats
Mitigate the risk of side-channel attacks, fault injection, and unauthorized access to hardware.
Strengthened
Product Security
Build a foundation for secure device development, ensuring robust security throughout the product lifecycle.
Get your Hardware Prototype Audit today!
Secure your prototype before production begins. Contact PCA Cyber Security to schedule a comprehensive Hardware Prototype Audit and safeguard your embedded devices from cyber threats
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Why PCA Cyber Security?
Your security is our mission - safeguarding your critical assets
Proven track record
- 100+ successful international cybersecurity assessment projects
- 50+ vulnerabilities found (2024)
- Uncovered critical vulnerabilities in top automotive brands
Team of Product Security Experts
- Advanced expertise in embedded penetration testing
- Exceptional in-house toolset and personnel (CyberLab, CyberGarage)
- Product-focused Threat Intelligence Platform (TICAP) and monitoring services
Professional Recognition
- TISAX ® (Trusted Information Security Assessment eXchange) accreditation
- Repeated winners of Pwn2Own Automotive (Tokyo, January 2024 and 2025)
- Presented talks at the following conferences like Black Hat Europe, Black Hat Asia, Hexacon, Escar, Hacktivity and more