🏠 IoT Security
Secure the Internet of Things - From smart homes to industrial systems
Intermediate LevelOverview
IoT Security is becoming increasingly critical as billions of connected devices enter our homes, workplaces, and critical infrastructure. This comprehensive module covers embedded system security, wireless protocol analysis, firmware exploitation, and IoT-specific attack vectors. You'll learn to assess everything from smart home devices to industrial control systems.
Learning Objectives
- Master embedded system security assessment
- Develop expertise in wireless protocol exploitation
- Learn firmware analysis and reverse engineering
- Understand industrial IoT (IIoT) security testing
- Master smart home device penetration testing
- Develop IoT network security assessment skills
🔌 Embedded System Security
Hardware Analysis
Physical security assessment of embedded devices and hardware components.
- PCB analysis and component identification
- JTAG and SWD interface exploitation
- Serial communication exploitation
- Hardware debugging techniques
Bootloader Security
Bootloader analysis and exploitation for firmware modification.
- U-Boot security assessment
- Secure boot bypass techniques
- Bootloader privilege escalation
- Recovery mode exploitation
Memory Analysis
Memory dumping and analysis techniques for embedded systems.
- Flash memory extraction
- EEPROM analysis
- RAM dump analysis
- Memory corruption exploitation
📡 Wireless Protocol Security
WiFi IoT Security
WiFi-enabled IoT device security assessment and exploitation.
- IoT WiFi protocol analysis
- WPA3 security assessment
- WiFi Direct exploitation
- IoT WiFi configuration flaws
Bluetooth Security
Bluetooth and BLE security testing for IoT devices.
- Bluetooth Classic exploitation
- BLE advertisement analysis
- Bluetooth pairing bypass
- Bluetooth mesh security
ZigBee & Z-Wave
Smart home protocol security assessment and exploitation.
- ZigBee network analysis
- Z-Wave encryption bypass
- Smart home hub exploitation
- Mesh network security testing
🔧 Firmware Analysis
Firmware Extraction
Extracting and analyzing firmware from IoT devices.
- Firmware dump techniques
- OTA update interception
- Encrypted firmware analysis
- Firmware modification methods
Static Analysis
Static analysis of firmware binaries and embedded code.
- Binary analysis tools
- String extraction and analysis
- Function identification
- Vulnerability pattern recognition
Dynamic Analysis
Dynamic analysis and emulation of IoT firmware.
- Firmware emulation techniques
- Runtime debugging
- Network traffic analysis
- Behavioral analysis
🏭 Industrial IoT Security
SCADA Systems
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system security testing.
- SCADA protocol analysis
- Modbus exploitation
- DNP3 security assessment
- Industrial network mapping
PLC Security
Programmable Logic Controller security assessment and exploitation.
- PLC enumeration techniques
- Ladder logic analysis
- PLC firmware exploitation
- Industrial protocol manipulation
OT Network Security
Operational Technology network security assessment.
- OT network segmentation testing
- Industrial firewall bypass
- HMI security testing
- Industrial wireless security
🏠 Smart Home Security
Smart Hub Exploitation
Smart home hub security assessment and exploitation techniques.
- Hub enumeration and analysis
- Cloud integration exploitation
- Local network compromise
- Hub firmware exploitation
Smart Device Testing
Individual smart device security assessment methodologies.
- Smart camera exploitation
- IoT sensor manipulation
- Smart lock bypass techniques
- Voice assistant security
IoT Network Analysis
Smart home network security assessment and traffic analysis.
- IoT network mapping
- Traffic interception and analysis
- Device communication protocols
- Network segmentation testing
🚗 Connected Vehicle Security
CAN Bus Security
Controller Area Network security testing and exploitation.
- CAN bus enumeration
- CAN message injection
- ECU communication analysis
- Automotive protocol security
Telematics Security
Vehicle telematics system security assessment.
- Telematics unit exploitation
- Vehicle tracking manipulation
- Remote diagnostics security
- Connected car API testing
Infotainment Security
Vehicle infotainment system security testing.
- Infotainment OS exploitation
- Bluetooth integration testing
- Mobile app integration security
- Vehicle-to-cloud communication
🧪 Hands-on Lab: IoT Security Assessment
Objective: Perform a comprehensive security assessment of a smart home IoT environment.
Duration: 6-8 hours
Skills Practiced: Firmware analysis, wireless exploitation, device enumeration, network analysis
Start Lab Exercise🛠️ Essential Tools
Hardware Tools
- Bus Pirate: Universal bus interface
- JTAGulator: JTAG/SWD pin discovery
- Logic Analyzer: Digital signal analysis
- Multimeter: Electrical measurements
Software Tools
- Ghidra: Firmware reverse engineering
- Binwalk: Firmware analysis
- Firmware Analysis Toolkit: Automated analysis
- QEMU: Firmware emulation
Wireless Tools
- HackRF One: Software defined radio
- Ubertooth One: Bluetooth analysis
- ZigBee Sniffer: ZigBee protocol analysis
- WiFi Pineapple: WiFi security testing
📋 Recommended Resources
- The IoT Hacker's Handbook - Comprehensive IoT security guide
- Embedded Systems Security - Hardware security fundamentals
- Industrial IoT Security - SCADA and OT security
- Firmware Analysis - Embedded system reverse engineering
- Wireless Security Testing - IoT wireless protocol security
🎯 Certification Alignment
IoT Security Certifications
This module covers essential IoT security certifications:
- ✅ Certified IoT Security Practitioner (CIoTSP)
- ✅ IoT Security Foundation
- ✅ Embedded Systems Security
- ✅ Industrial Cybersecurity
📈 Learning Progress
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