Introducing RASPUTIN: Automated Hardware Reversing by Red Balloon Security

In May 2025, Red Balloon Security released RASPUTIN, our advanced hardware reversing service platform. Combining automated processes with human oversight, RASPUTIN delivers efficient and accurate hardware analysis and firmware extraction.

Simplifying Hardware Reverse Engineering

Traditional hardware reverse engineering is often costly, time-consuming, and requires highly specialized expertise. RASPUTIN simplifies this through a “human-on-the-loop” approach, combining automated technology with expert guidance to streamline and enhance hardware reversing tasks.

How RASPUTIN Works

RASPUTIN leverages robotics, software-defined instrumentation, and analytical software to optimize hardware reversing:

 

  • Detection & Extraction: Quickly identifies and interfaces with embedded chips to automate firmware data extraction.

  • Hardware Analysis: Reverse engineering of PCB design, anti-tampering measures, and failure analysis.

  • Firmware Analysis: Promptly analyzes extracted firmware to identify vulnerabilities.

  • Adaptive Automation: Integrates human oversight to effectively manage unexpected scenarios or specific technical challenges.

How to use RASPUTIN

RASPUTIN addresses diverse hardware security needs, including:

 

  • Supply Chain Risk Management: Automated imaging and firmware extraction to detect hardware tampering and counterfeit components.

  • Device Investigations: Efficient forensic analyses of compromised or suspicious hardware to gather actionable insights.

  • Adversarial Hardware Reverse Engineering: Automates identification and firmware recovery from adversarial embedded systems.

  • Custom Automated Workflows: Tailors automated processes for probing, scanning, and extraction, enhancing internal assessments.

  • Electromagnetic Fault Testing: Uses electromagnetic analysis to identify and address vulnerabilities.

 

Apply For Beta Access Today

Discover how RASPUTIN can support your hardware security operations. Schedule a demonstration or request more details by contacting us at [email protected].