This beginner-friendly course equips you with 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 with IoT devices is required—just a passion for protecting our interconnected future!
**Section 1: Demystifying the Internet of Things (IoT)**
- **IoT Fundamentals 101:** Grasp the core concepts, components, communication protocols, and real-world applications of IoT. - **Unveiling the Architecture:** Dive deep into the layers and data flow within IoT systems. - **Securing the Frontier:** Master common IoT vulnerabilities and understand 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):** Learn the concept of backdooring routers and practice backdooring a real-world Wi-Fi 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:** Understand the Modbus protocol used in industrial control systems and identify its vulnerabilities. - **Penetration Testing Prowess:** Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and techniques to ethically exploit vulnerabilities in IoT networks, focusing on MQTT and Modbus protocols (Note: Techniques are 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.
