Learning Objectives

• Understand the unique security challenges in IoT ecosystems
• Master firmware extraction, analysis, and modification techniques
• Exploit common vulnerabilities in IoT devices and protocols
• Analyze and attack wireless communications in IoT networks
• Implement secure design principles for IoT devices and networks
• Develop custom tools for automated IoT security testing

Requirements

• Strong understanding of networking protocols
• Familiarity with embedded systems and microcontrollers
• Basic knowledge of wireless communications (e.g., Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa)
• Experience with Linux command line and scripting
• Understanding of web technologies and RESTful APIs

Modules

1. Introduction to IoT Security Challenges
2. IoT Architecture and Communication Protocols
3. Firmware Extraction and Analysis Techniques
4. Exploiting Common IoT Vulnerabilities
5. Wireless Security in IoT (Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa)
6. Web Interface and API Security for IoT Devices
7. IoT Botnet Analysis and Prevention
8. Hardware Security and Side-Channel Attacks
9. Securing IoT Data and Privacy
10. IoT Security Testing Automation and Custom Tool Development