Sample Audit Reports
Explore full architectural assessments to understand how Device Prophet analyzes risk, compliance, and regulatory gaps.
EcoTherm
Consumer smart thermostat with AI-powered scheduling and occupancy detection. Wi-Fi/Zigbee connected, 10-year lifespan, typical security gaps.
Context & Design Considerations
Designed as a low-cost, mass-market consumer device. The survey reflects trade-offs common in this sector: heavy reliance on cloud connectivity for features vs. privacy concerns. Key security decisions include enabling Secure Boot despite cost pressure, but lacking robust key revocation mechanisms due to the 'manual' update strategy.
Key Inputs
- Secure Boot: yes
- Connectivity: wifi, thread_zigbee
- OS: freertos
Deployment Target
- Market: eu, uk, usa
- Industry: consumer
- Org Size: SME
GridForge Industrial Edge Gateway
Industrial edge gateway for factory digital twins and predictive analytics. Full secure boot, continuous scanning, IEC 62443 target.
Context & Design Considerations
An industrial edge gateway where reliability and security are paramount. The audit reflects a 'defense-in-depth' approach: hardware-backed crypto, secure boot, and network segmentation. The main gaps identified related to supply chain transparency (SBOM) which is typical for integrators using many third-party modules.
Key Inputs
- Secure Boot: yes
- Connectivity: wifi, ble, ethernet, cellular
- OS: linux_yocto
Deployment Target
- Market: eu, usa
- Industry: industrial
- Org Size: SME
SecurePay Countertop POS Terminal
Countertop POS terminal for small retailers with NFC, chip reader, QR camera, and on-device AI fraud detection. Android-based with hardware security module for PCI compliance.
Context & Design Considerations
A high-security financial terminal. The survey inputs demonstrate stricter compliance needs (PCI-DSS). Critical risks revolve around the Android OS supply chain and the 'flat network' deployment assumption, which flags a major architectural vulnerability despite the device's robust hardware security.
Key Inputs
- Secure Boot: yes
- Connectivity: wifi, ble, ethernet
- OS: android
Deployment Target
- Market: eu, usa
- Industry: finance
- Org Size: SME
Frequently Asked Questions
What questions are in the Preliminary Design Audit?
The audit focuses on architectural metadata rather than your code. We ask about:
- Hardware: SoC vendor, connectivity (WiFi, BLE, Cellular), and secure storage capabilities.
- Software: OS type (Linux, RTOS), update mechanisms, and encryption strategies.
- Governance: Development processes, SBOM maturity, and supply chain security.
How long will it take?
While the form can be clicked through in 5 minutes, we recommend setting aside 45-60 minutes for a thorough review.
Why? You may uncover questions about your own spec (e.g., "Do we actually enable Secure Boot on the factory line?" or "Is our flash encryption key unique per device?"). It's best to have your architectural documents or a lead engineer handy.
Who is this audit for?
It is designed for Systems Architects, CTOs, and Product Owners responsible for the compliance and security roadmap of connected devices. It helps you identify "Show Stopper" regulatory risks before you commit to hardware or expensive certification testing.
Where is my data stored?
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Where can I see example audit reports?
You can explore our Sample Reports Gallery, which includes full architectural assessments for Consumer, Industrial, and Financial devices, including PDF downloads and raw data exports.