Firmware Security Courses and Certifications

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IoT and OT Firmware Security Analysis with EMBA - From Firmware to Exploit

Automated firmware analysis for IoT and OT devices using EMBA, an open-source tool that detects vulnerabilities, identifies exploits, and supports penetration testing of embedded systems.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Demystifying Intel Security Technologies in Firmware

Explore Intel's firmware security technologies, including Converged Security, Boot Guard, and Trusted Execution, with insights on implementation and platform protection mechanisms.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

BruCON Security Conference

Firmware Vulnerabilities in Critical Infrastructure - Tools and Techniques for Security Analysis

Explore firmware vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure using open-source tools. Learn techniques for deep security analysis, uncovering risks, and leveraging AI to simplify research and reverse engineering.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Open Compute Project

OCP S.A.F.E. - Enabling IBV Firmware Supply Chain Security for a Heterogeneous Datacenter Infrastructure

Discover how OCP S.A.F.E. certification strengthens firmware supply chain security for heterogeneous datacenters through IBV implementation and third-party security reviews.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

EDGE AI FOUNDATION

Your Firmware Walked Into A Bar And Forgot Its Keys - Resilient Security for Edge Devices and AI Workloads

Discover how to build resilient security for edge devices and AI workloads with verified boot, signed updates, and hardware-backed trust from Thistle Technologies CEO Window Snyder.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Low Level Learning

Motherboard Exploits - Hardware-Level Security Vulnerabilities Beyond Your Operating System

Uncover how hackers exploit motherboard vulnerabilities beyond your OS and learn what limited defenses exist against these deep-level hardware attacks.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

OpenSecurityTraining2

Intel Firmware Attack and Defense

Dive into Intel firmware security through hands-on analysis of attack vectors, defense mechanisms, and low-level system architecture including SPI flash, SMM, and PCIe vulnerabilities.

• YouTube
• 8 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Low Level Learning

D-LINK NAS Security Bug Analysis and Firmware Vulnerability

Dive into a critical analysis of D-LINK NAS's unpatched firmware vulnerability, exploring security implications and understanding the technical oversight in network storage systems.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Trusted Firmware - Building Secure Firmware Collaboratively

Explore collaborative firmware security with Trusted Firmware. Learn about vulnerabilities, applications, and architecture for building robust, secure systems across various platforms.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

LinaroOrg

Trusted Firmware Project Updates and 10 Years of TF-A

Discover the evolution and achievements of Trustedfirmware.org's open-source security platform, exploring key milestones, initiatives, and future roadmaps across a decade of secure software development.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Objective-See Foundation

What's at the Bottom of the Sea, One Baseband? - Diving into the C1

Dive into Apple's first in-house C1 baseband architecture, comparing it to Qualcomm/Intel designs while exploring security features and automated carrier profile monitoring tools.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

USENIX

3D Printer Firmware Attacks on Fused Filament Fabrication - A Systematic Analysis

Explore firmware attack vulnerabilities in 3D printing systems, examining classification methods, attack vectors, and security implications for fused filament fabrication processes.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Black Hat

LogoFAIL - Security Implications of Image Parsing During System Boot

Uncovers critical vulnerabilities in BIOS image parsing libraries, allowing attackers to exploit boot processes for code execution and compromising system security at the firmware level.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Open Compute Project

Introducing OpenPRoT - OCP Composable Security Architecture Episode 3

Discover OpenPRoT, a new open-source firmware for Platform Root of Trust devices, enhancing datacenter security and firmware resilience while supporting supply chain security capabilities in line with NIST guidelines.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

EDGE AI FOUNDATION

Secure the Edge - Firmware, AI Models and Trust at Scale

Discover how to secure edge AI deployments with verified boot, OTA updates, model protection, and compliance-ready logging to prevent attacks and ensure end-to-end trust.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video