August Smart Lock Pro (3rd Generation)
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| Device Name | August Smart Lock Pro (3rd Generation) |
|---|---|
| Brand | August (Assa Abloy) |
| Type | Smart Door Lock |
| Released | 2017 |
| Current Firmware | Regular OTA updates |
Device Category
| Criterion | Score | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| Known hardware tampering | 2 (Rare) | Lock installed on inside of door. Includes tamper alerts if lock is removed, but physical attack is possible with tools. August Tamper Alarm |
| Known vulnerabilities | 2 (Rare) | Some Bluetooth-related vulnerabilities demonstrated in research, but practical exploitation requires close proximity. Smart Lock Security Research |
| Prior attacks | 1 (None) | Smart locks have not been targeted by mass botnet campaigns. Physical security is primary concern rather than remote attacks. Botnet Target Analysis |
| Updatability | 1 (Very common) | August regularly releases firmware updates with security improvements and new features. Firmware Updates |
Device Category Score: 2
System Category
| Criterion | Score | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication with other systems | 1 (Full) | Lock communicates with August cloud services via August Connect bridge using strong authentication. Each lock has unique security credentials. August Security Overview |
| Communications | 2 (Encrypted with obsolete encryption) | Cloud communications use TLS. Bluetooth communication with phones is encrypted, but older Bluetooth implementations have had weaknesses. Bluetooth Security |
| Storage | 2 (Encrypted with obsolete encryption) | Lock stores encrypted digital keys and user credentials. Encryption implementation has not been fully independently audited. IoT Key Storage Research |
System Category Score: 2
User Authentication Category
| Criterion | Score | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| Account management | 1 (Full) | August accounts support extensive user management including temporary keys, scheduled access, and permission levels. Guest Access |
| Authentication | 1 (Secure) | August accounts support two-factor authentication. App also requires biometric or PIN authentication to unlock. Smart Lock Authentication |
| Brute-force protection | 1 (Exist) | Lock has protections against brute-force attacks on keypad (if equipped) and cloud accounts have rate limiting. Lock Security |
| Event logging | 1 (Access event logged) | Detailed lock/unlock history available in app, showing who unlocked door and when. Activity History |
| Passwords | 1 (Require change after setup with complexity requirements) | August accounts require strong passwords. Users are prompted to enable 2FA during setup. Password Policy |
User Authentication Category Score: 1
Final Grade
GRAS Total: 5
Final Grade: A- (Low Danger Level)
References
- August Security Documentation
- Forescout IoT Security Report 2025
- Bitdefender 2025 IoT Security Report
- IoT Security Statistics 2026
- Mirai Botnet Analysis
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