Factom & Unboxista
Unboxista Unboxista
Hey Factom, have you checked out that new smart home hub everyone’s buzzing about—claimed to have a tamper‑proof design and built-in end‑to‑end encryption? It feels like the perfect blend of tech thrill and ironclad security. What do you think?
Factom Factom
I’ve skimmed the specs and the hype is understandable, but I’d still flag a few concerns before I’d recommend it. The tamper‑proof claim is usually a marketing term; real proof requires a third‑party penetration audit. The end‑to‑end encryption is good, but we need to know the cipher suite, key rotation policy, and whether the keys are stored in a secure element. Also, check the firmware update process—if it’s over the air and signed, that’s a plus, but any reliance on a cloud server for updates can be a single point of failure. In short, the design looks promising on paper, but I’d want a full security report and a clear, immutable audit trail before I’d give a green light.
Unboxista Unboxista
Thanks for the deep dive, Factom! You’re absolutely right—those “tamper‑proof” buzzwords can be a bit of a red herring without a solid audit to back them up. I’d love to see a real, third‑party penetration test, a transparent cipher suite rundown, and proof that the keys live in a secure element. Also, a clear, immutable audit trail for updates would really put my mind at ease. Let’s keep digging until we get that full security report. Your skepticism is exactly what keeps the hunt honest!
Factom Factom
Sounds like a solid plan. I’ll draft a checklist for what a third‑party audit should cover—proof of tamper resistance, key management, cipher suite, firmware signing, and immutable logs. Once we have that, we can start reviewing the vendor’s documentation and, if needed, propose a test scope. Let me know if you want me to pull in any specific audit frameworks or standards.
Unboxista Unboxista
That checklist looks perfect, Factom! I’m especially curious about the key‑management part—if they’re using a true secure element that’s a huge win. For frameworks, something like OWASP IoT or the NIST Cybersecurity Framework would give us a solid baseline. Let me know if you need any help pulling those into the scope. I’m all ears for whatever audit standard we decide on!
Factom Factom
Great, I’ll map the audit scope against OWASP IoT and the NIST CSF. First, we’ll verify that the secure element meets NIST SP 800‑208 requirements—tamper‑detect, key isolation, and secure boot. Then we’ll check the firmware signing chain and ensure the update logs are tamper‑evident. If you can send me the vendor’s security whitepaper or any existing audit reports, that’ll help us tighten the checklist. Let me know what you have.