Static analysis identifying vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure devices before attackers do — no live system access, no lab hardware, remote delivery within two weeks.
Ryan Sharpnack is an independent ICS and embedded firmware security researcher and the founder of VulnHunter AI. With deep expertise in static binary analysis, Ryan identifies vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure firmware without requiring live system access or lab hardware.
Ryan has discovered 35+ critical vulnerabilities (CVSS 7.5–9.8) in protection relay firmware deployed across electric substations globally, coordinated through CISA ICS-CERT under responsible disclosure protocols. He is an accepted speaker at SANS ICS Security Summit 2026, presenting original research on authentication vulnerabilities affecting critical infrastructure protection systems.
VulnHunter AI serves electric utilities, ICS consultancies, defense contractors, and critical infrastructure operators who need to understand their firmware security posture — remotely, without operational risk, and with findings delivered within two weeks.
Static analysis only. No connections to live systems, no lab hardware required, no disruption to your operations.
35+ critical vulnerabilities coordinated through CISA ICS-CERT. SANS ICS Summit 2026 accepted speaker.
Court-admissible findings delivered within two weeks, entirely remotely, from firmware binary to structured report.
Static binary analysis of ICS or embedded device firmware identifying authentication vulnerabilities, hardcoded credentials, and security architecture gaps. Delivered remotely within two weeks. No live system access required.
Analysis of ICS and embedded protocol implementations identifying missing authentication, insecure defaults, and standards compliance gaps. Covers DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus TCP, IEC 60870-5-104, and custom protocols.
Full-scope firmware and protocol security assessment combining binary analysis, protocol security review, and standards compliance evaluation. Includes cross-version comparison and remediation guidance. Ideal for operators managing large device populations.
All engagements delivered remotely. No live system access required. Findings within two weeks.