Sonim and Binarly: Enhancing Security for Sonim Technologies Mobile Devices

The Binarly Transparency Platform provides the most comprehensive visibility into every layer of the software supply chain stack, including the Android OS.

Binarly’s tools allow us to take a proactive approach to security. By automating deep scans of our firmware and operating system, we can deliver devices that not only withstand physical extremes but also meet rigorous cybersecurity standards. This integration helps us protect our customers and streamline compliance processes.

Harish Aithal

Senior Director Systems Architect

The Challenge

Despite their physical durability, Sonim’s devices are not immune to cybersecurity and software supply supply chain security risks. The company identified two key challenges:

Hidden cyber threats

Traditional security tools failed to uncover deep-seated Android OS and firmware vulnerabilities. The threat of hidden backdoors and unverified components within the firmware posed significant risks to secure, dependable and always-available communications in environments where reliability is paramount.

Compliance on a tight schedule

Increasing government and carrier security mandates required rapid generation of Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) and comprehensive vulnerability reports. Manual processes were too slow, risking delays in obtaining essential certifications and carrier approvals.

The Partnership and Solution

To address these challenges, Sonim partnered with Binarly, a cybersecurity firm focused on binary analysis, firmware validation, and automated compliance.

Automated Firmware Scanning

Binarly conducts in-depth analy- sis of OS software and firmware to uncover both known vulnera- bilities and hidden backdoors. This continuous scanning ensures that every piece of code is scrutinized, allowing Sonim to mitigate risks before mission-critical devices are shipped to customer segments.

Efficient SBOM Generation & Reporting

Reporting: Every firmware update now comes with an automatically generated, validated Software Bill of Material (SBOM). This trans- parency simplifies compliance verification for carriers and pro- curement teams, reducing manual effort and accelerating approval processes.

Seamless CI/CD Integration

By integrating Binarly’s API directly into Sonim’s development pipeline, every firmware release is auto- matically scanned. This proactive approach means that security re- mains tight without hindering inno- vation or time-to-market.

The Wins

The Sonim–Binarly partnership has yielded tangible benefits

Stronger security, faster compliance

Android OS and firmware vulnerabilities are now identified and resolved early, while automated SBOMs and vulnerabil- ity reports cut down compliance time significantly. This streamlined process has led to faster carrier approvals and enhanced customer trust.

Operational reliability in critical scenarios

Sonim’s devices, now fortified with automated security measures, have proven their mettle in mission-critical operations. The enhanced security posture has ensured uninterrupted communication, even in the most challenging environments.

Proactive cybersecurity posture

By automating deep Android OS and firmware analysis and integrating security checks into the development pipeline, Sonim has improved their cybersecurity posture — and that of their customers — by moving from reactively to proactively identifying software and firmware risks in their devices.

Conclusion

The Sonim–Binarly partnership shows how advanced cybersecurity can strengthen rugged devices, offering a model for achieving software supply chain transparency. Their collaboration ensures secure, reliable communications for critical operations, proving that security and innovation can thrive even in the toughest environments.