IoT Pentesting Basics Practice Exam
IoT Pentesting Basics Practice Exam
About IoT Pentesting Basics Exam
The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the world by connecting everyday devices to the internet. However, this connectivity brings unique security challenges. This course delves into IoT security, focusing on the techniques and tools needed to identify and address vulnerabilities in IoT devices. From understanding IoT fundamentals to developing hardware hacking skills and analyzing firmware, this course equips learners with the practical expertise required to secure and test IoT systems effectively.
Skills Required
- Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles is helpful.
- Familiarity with hardware components and basic electronics is beneficial.
- Interest in ethical hacking and IoT security.
Knowledge Area
- IoT fundamentals, including device types and security challenges.
- Tools and techniques for hardware hacking and firmware analysis.
- Methods to identify vulnerabilities in IoT systems.
- Practical skills for firmware emulation and network service enumeration.
Who should take the Course?
This course is designed for:
- Cybersecurity professionals looking to specialize in IoT security.
- Ethical hackers aiming to expand their skill set in hardware and firmware exploitation.
- Tech enthusiasts interested in IoT and its security aspects.
Course Outline
The IoT Pentesting Basics Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 - IoT Basics
- Understand the core concepts of IoT and its role in modern technology.
- Explore various IoT devices and their potential security vulnerabilities.
- Learn the importance of robust security measures to protect interconnected devices.
- Familiarize yourself with essential hardware components used in IoT systems.
Domain 2 - Tools
- Gain practical knowledge of using tools like multimeters and TTL to USB converters for hardware analysis.
- Learn to use advanced devices like the Bus Pirate, JTAGulator, and Attify Badge for IoT testing.
- Explore the SOIC clip, Arduino, and terminal emulators for hardware and software integration.
- Understand how to work with firmware analysis tools like Binwalk, QEMU, Firmware Analysis Toolkit, Firmware Mod Kit, and Flashrom.
Domain 3 - Target Analysis
- Develop skills to enumerate operating systems and network services used by IoT devices.
- Learn to analyze hardware components to identify potential vulnerabilities.
Domain 4 - Exploiting Vulnerabilities
- Discover techniques for exploiting vulnerabilities in embedded operating systems.
- Understand how to exploit network services to identify and patch weaknesses.
- Learn to target IoT web applications for security testing and improvement.
Domain 5 - Firmware Hacking
- Understand how to acquire firmware from IoT devices for analysis.
- Learn to extract filesystems from firmware for detailed inspection.
- Develop skills in analyzing and emulating firmware to understand device behavior.
- Create backdoors in firmware for penetration testing purposes.
Domain 6 - Hardware Hacking
- Gain hands-on experience in identifying UART pins manually.
- Learn methods to access and interact with IoT hardware for security assessments.
