Independent firmware security research
Direct collaboration with Manish Sharma
Firmware security.
Inside the image.
Kedloc is my independent practice for software-focused firmware security. Engagements focus on supplied firmware images, selected software components and changes between releases.
No hardware testing or full IoT ecosystem assessments.
A defined software scope
Understand what is in your firmware, where to investigate and what changed.
Three ways to work together
View service detailsFirmware image review
Examine an accessible image, identify components and review selected configuration. Receive documented observations and priorities.
View scopeFocused firmware research
Investigate a specific binary, software component or security question within the firmware. Agree the depth before work begins.
View scopeFirmware release review
Compare selected components or configuration across supplied releases. Review a proposed fix where the available evidence supports it.
View scopeFirmware is a developing specialty within this practice. Initial engagements are assessed against the target, available inputs and demonstrated capabilities.
Know what you are commissioning
A firmware review.
A clear boundary.
Start with an accessible firmware image or selected software component. A useful result explains the evidence, its significance and what remains unverified.
Software analysis within the agreed scope
Image contents, embedded software, configuration and release changes. The precise checks depend on the supplied material and project question.
Outside the service
No device teardown, physical firmware extraction, hardware interface testing, radio testing or hardware attacks. Kedloc does not provide full IoT ecosystem, cloud, companion-app or network assessments.
See how an engagement worksIndependent work.
Direct collaboration.
Meet Manish SharmaMy background is in exploit development and low-level security research. I’m bringing that foundation to a focused firmware practice under Kedloc, while continuing to build and demonstrate the assessment workflow.
You work directly with me. Scope, feasibility, deliverables and fees are agreed before an engagement begins.
Discuss a firmware project