ZIENZ-IoT significantly reduces firmware vulnerability analysis time by 75%
Research on dashcam firmware security to be presented at DEF CON
IoT security startup ZIEN (CEO Young-min Cho) announced on the 16th that it has launched the open beta service of 'Z-IoT', an XIoT firmware security SECaaS (Security as a Service).
Z-IoT is a solution that checks for security vulnerabilities in firmware installed on IoT devices. When firmware is uploaded to this solution, it analyzes passwords, encrypted files, binaries, open-source software, and zero-day vulnerabilities to identify security weaknesses within the firmware.
Z-IoT is an automated solution applying ZIEN's patented technology, which can prevent security incidents in advance, and save costs and inspection time. This solution has reduced vulnerability analysis time to 25% compared to existing manual inspections by experts. It is considered a groundbreaking solution that saves time and costs with a work speed nearly four times faster, while being available 365 days a year.
Traditionally, firmware vulnerability analysis primarily relied on manual work by experts through reverse engineering. While there are tens of billions of IoT devices, there is a severe shortage of security experts with the relevant knowledge to inspect them. Companies invested significant time and money in device vulnerability analysis but faced limitations in security checks due to limited resources.
With the launch of the open beta service, companies can now experience the Z-IoT solution for free. The SaaS solution Z-IoT can be accessed through a simple registration process via demo request on ZIEN's homepage. Corporate members are additionally provided with zero-day analysis functionality. To use the automated firmware analysis, users simply need to upload the firmware file to the Z-IoT solution.
ZIEN is a software development company that provides services to analyze vulnerabilities in IoT devices, helping to identify areas for improvement in device security. The company is currently conducting PoC for new technology with manufacturing members through collaboration with the Korea Electronics Association (KEA).
Recently, using their Z-IoT solution developed by combining patented technologies, ZIEN analyzed firmware from 9 different vehicle dashcams and identified over 30 security vulnerabilities. The company is scheduled to present these research findings at 'DEF CON', a global hacking competition, on August 9th.
Source : DATANET