IoT Penetration Testing & Hardware PT Training

IoT Penetration Testing & Hardware PT Training

Course Overview:

Cyberfox Train presents a comprehensive 2-day training program on IoT Penetration Testing (PT) and Hardware PT. This customized course dives deep into the realm of IoT security, equipping participants with the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to assess and secure IoT devices and networks.

Note – It covers key topics related to IoT security, penetration testing methodologies, and hardware security assessment:

Course Objectives:

1. Understand the fundamentals of IoT security and the unique challenges it presents.
2. Explore the architecture and communication protocols of IoT devices.
3. Develop IoT threat models and prioritize security risks.
4. Master the methodology for IoT Penetration Testing.
5. Delve into the world of hardware security, vulnerabilities, and reverse engineering.
6. Learn hardware assessment tools and techniques.
7. Discover hardware exploitation and post-exploitation tactics.
8. Gain practical experience through hands-on labs and group discussions.

Course Outcomes:

Upon completing this training program, participants will:

1. Be proficient in identifying and mitigating security risks in IoT ecosystems.
2. Possess the skills to perform penetration testing on IoT devices.
3. Understand hardware security principles and assessment techniques.
4. Be capable of exploiting hardware vulnerabilities and maintaining unauthorized access.
5. Be prepared to tackle real-world IoT security challenges.

Target Audience:

1. IT professionals interested in IoT security and penetration testing.
2. Security analysts and ethical hackers looking to expand their skills to IoT.
3. IoT developers and engineers seeking to enhance device security.
4. Anyone interested in safeguarding IoT ecosystems from cyber threats.

Syllabus:

Session 1: Introduction to IoT Security

• Overview of IoT devices and ecosystems
• Common security challenges in IoT
• Understanding the IoT threat landscape

Session 2: IoT Architecture and Protocols

• Understanding IoT device architecture and components
• Exploring communication protocols (MQTT, CoAP, Zigbee, etc.)
• Analyzing IoT network topologies

Session 3: IoT Threat Modeling

• Identifying assets, threats, and vulnerabilities in IoT systems
• Creating threat models for IoT deployments
• Risk assessment and prioritization in IoT environments

Session 4: IoT Penetration Testing Methodology

• Overview of the IoT PT methodology
• Reconnaissance techniques for IoT targets
• Vulnerability assessment and exploitation in IoT devices

Session 5: Introduction to Hardware Security

• Understanding hardware security principles
• Hardware vulnerabilities and attack vectors
• Hardware reverse engineering techniques

Session 6: Hardware Assessment Tools and Techniques

• Tools for analyzing and manipulating hardware
• Techniques for extracting firmware and data from devices
• Side-channel attacks and fault injection techniques

Session 7: Hardware Exploitation and Post-Exploitation

• Exploiting hardware vulnerabilities for unauthorized access
• Persistence and privilege escalation on compromised devices
• Covering tracks and maintaining access

Session 8: IoT and Hardware PT Lab Exercises

• Hands-on labs for IoT penetration testing
• Practical exercises for hardware security assessment
• Group discussions and Q&A sessions

The syllabus can be adjusted to cater to different skill levels, from introductory to advanced, and can include additional topics such as IoT firmware analysis, wireless protocol hacking, and IoT-specific attack scenarios.