Sony PlayStation 4 Pro

Sony PlayStation 4 Pro
Security Grade B Calculator v1	Sony Playstation 4 Pro Brand: Sony (Parent: Sony) Category: Gaming Console • Model / Gen: 4 (Pro version) CUH-7000 series Release Date: 2016-11-10 • Status: In sale Classification Date: 2025-02-07 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	Rare	🔗 Proof	Generally sealed, some modding scenes exist but not mainstream.
Known vulnerabilities	Very common	🔗 Proof	ltiple OS-level exploits over time, especially on older firmware.
Prior attacks	Very common	🔗 Proof	Several known jailbreaks or exploits (homebrew, custom firmware).
Updatability	Very common	🔗 Proof	Regular firmware updates via PSN or USB.
Category Score	Score: 3 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	🔗 Proof	Integrates with PSN, third-party apps Netflix, etc.) with secure sign-in.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	HTTPS/TLS for PSN and store communications; some older protocols for game networks.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	System updates are signed; user data is partially encrypted.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	🔗 Proof	ltiple user profiles, child accounts, advanced parental controls.
Authentication	Basic	🔗 Proof	4-digit passcode or password; optional 2FA for PSN account.
Brute-force protection	Basic	🔗 Proof	PSN locks account after repeated login failures; local passcode can be brute-forced offline.
Event logging	Access event logged	🔗 Proof	Log of user sign-ins, game history, etc.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	🔗 Proof	Recommended to change or strengthen via PSN.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property	Details
Operating System & App	Orbis OS (based on FreeBSD) (Companion App: PlayStation App (Android/iOS))
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: x86-64 AMD “Jaguar", 8 cores • GPU: AMD Radeon-based GPU, 4.20 TFLOPS
Memory & Storage	Memory: 8 GB GDDR5 + 1 GB DRAM • Storage: 1 TB (replaceable HDD)
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: N/A (AC powered) • Power: Internal power supply, 310 W max • Charging: USB ports for controller charging
Display & Camera	Display: HDMI output (4K capable) • Camera: Optional PlayStation Camera accessory
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: N/A • Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11ac), Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.0
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 295 x 55 x 327 mm • Mass: 3.3 kg

Reasoning: The PS4 Pro has a robust update mechanism and good integration with secure services PSN, but the presence of historical vulnerabilities and potential for offline exploit attempts lowers its overall security classification.