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Practical IoT Security and Penetration testing for Beginners

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Overview

Learn the Basics of IoT security and penetration testing of IoT devices with hands on course

What you'll learn:
  • Learn about Basics of IoT devices, architecture and Common IoT vulnerabilities
  • Utilize tools and techniques for firmware extraction.
  • Analyze extracted firmware for vulnerabilities and functionalities.
  • Emulating a firmware for dynamic analysis of IoT devices
  • Learn to Backdoor a firmware
  • Analyze vulnerabilities present in Modbus implementations.
  • Learn Modbus fundamentals, its weaknesses and how to exploit it

Dive into the world of IoT security! This beginner-friendly course equips you with the foundational knowledge of vulnerabilities in connected devices. Learn how to identify threats, understand penetration testing methodologies, and gain hands-on experience through practical exercises. No prior experience is required on IoT devices - just a passion for protecting the interconnected future!


Section 1: Demystifying the Internet of Things (IoT)

  • IoT Fundamentals 101: Grasp the core concepts - components, communication protocols, real-world applications.

  • Unveiling the Architecture: Deep dive into the layers and data flow within IoT systems.

  • Securing the Frontier: Master common IoT vulnerabilities and the consequences of security breaches.

Section 2: Cracking the Code: Firmware Analysis and Manipulation

  • Firmware Extraction Mastery: Unlock the secrets within devices using industry-standard tools and techniques.

  • Firmware Forensics: Analyze extracted firmware to identify vulnerabilities, functionalities, and valuable information.

  • Emulation Engineering: Create safe simulated environments for testing attacks on IoT devices.

  • Advanced Backdooring (Educational Only): Understand the concept of backdooring router and learn to backdoor a real-world WIFI router.

Section 3: Attacking IoT Protocols: MQTT and Modbus for Beginners

  • MQTT for Beginners: Master the Message Queueing Telemetry Transport protocol and its potential security weaknesses.

  • Modbus Mastery: Unlock the secrets of the Modbus protocol used in industrial control systems and identify vulnerabilities.

  • Penetration Testing Prowess: Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and techniques to ethically exploit vulnerabilities and test the security of IoT networks exploiting MQTT and Modbus protocols (Note: Techniques covered for educational purposes only.)

This comprehensive course equips you with the knowledge and skills to become a sought-after expert in securing the ever-expanding world of the Internet of Things.

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Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Master The Basics
  • Pentesting IoT Devices
  • Advanced IoT Pentesting
  • Analysing Application Layer Protocols
  • Bonus Section

Taught by

Hassan Shafiq

Reviews

4.7 rating at Udemy based on 168 ratings

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