Adversarial Testing to Increase the Overall Security of Embedded Systems: A Review of the Process

In the evolving world of the Internet of Things, the security of any piece of electronic equipment can easily come into question. Traditional electronics are being replaced with upgraded "smart" alternatives that are deployed worldwide as embedded systems in connected cars, autonomous aircraft, wireless medical devices, and control systems. The desire to maintain a constant connection to these systems and share data, monitor operation, and diagnose and resolve performance issues has driven designers and developers to adopt new technologies to support the task. Each of these pieces of technology, whether just the next wirelessenabled gadget or mission critical equipment, offers an attack surface that may be taken advantage of and successfully exploited.