CIoTPTF Certification

Certified IoT Penetration Testing Foundation

Prepare to delve into the world of IoT cybersecurity with our Certified IoT Penetration Testing Foundation course. This comprehensive training program equips you with the skills and knowledge to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in IoT ecosystems, ensuring robust security for connected devices and networks.

In the dynamic landscape of IoT, where interconnected devices span industries from smart factories to healthcare, cybersecurity is paramount. Penetration testing serves as a critical proactive measure to identify and rectify security weaknesses before malicious actors exploit them. By simulating real-world attacks, penetration testing helps organizations safeguard sensitive data, maintain operational integrity, and uphold trust among stakeholders.

Why Enroll in This Course?

Enrolling in the Certified IoT Penetration Testing Foundation course offers invaluable benefits:

Comprehensive IoT Knowledge

Gain a deep understanding of IoT architectures, communication protocols, and ecosystem components, empowering you to conduct thorough penetration tests.

Specialized Skill Development

Master tools and techniques to assess device-level, network-level, and application-level vulnerabilities specific to IoT environments.

Hands-On Experience

Practice with real-world examples, including attacks on MQTT, CoAP, Zigbee, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), SUB-GHz RF, firmware, and ARM architectures, enhancing your practical expertise

Industry-Relevant Certification

Earn a certification recognized in the cybersecurity industry, demonstrating your proficiency in IoT penetration testing and enhancing your career prospects.

Risk Mitigation Strategies

Learn mitigation strategies such as encryption, secure configurations, and protocol hardening to protect IoT devices and networks from diverse cyber threats.

Expert Guidance

Benefit from expert-led instruction, gaining insights into emerging IoT security trends and best practices from seasoned professionals.

Secure Your Future in IoT Penetration Testing

By completing this course, you'll be equipped to perform effective IoT penetration tests, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend robust security measures to safeguard critical IoT deployments. Join us in mastering the complexities of IoT cybersecurity and advancing your career in this rapidly evolving field.

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Course Overview

What You'll Learn

Module 1 :
Introduction to IoT

1.1 Briefing of IIoT and Usage

  • Overview of IoT vs. IIoT: Differences and similarities, with examples of industrial applications.
  • Real-world Examples: Smart factories, smart grids, and connected healthcare systems.

1.2 Architecture

  • IoT Ecosystem Components: Sensors, actuators, gateways, and cloud services.
  • Communication Protocols: Wired and wireless protocols used in IoT environments.
  • Data Flow: From data collection to data processing and decision-making.

1.3 Framework/Platforms

  • Common Platforms: AWS IoT, Google Cloud IoT, Microsoft Azure IoT.
  • Platform Features: Device management, data analytics, security features.

1.4 Attack Surfaces

  • Device-Level Vulnerabilities: Firmware, physical access.
  • Network-Level Vulnerabilities: Protocol weaknesses, unsecured communication.
  • Application-Level Vulnerabilities: Web interfaces, APIs.

1.5 OWASP IoT Top 10 Vulnerabilities

  • Overview of OWASP IoT Top 10: Common vulnerabilities and their impact.
  • Examples and Case Studies: Real-world incidents and lessons learned.

Module 2:
MQTT 

2.1 Introduction

  • What is MQTT?: History and use cases.
  • Core Concepts: Topics, brokers, clients, and Quality of Service (QoS) levels.

2.2 Protocol Details

  • Message Structure: CONNECT, PUBLISH, SUBSCRIBE, etc.
  • Communication Flow: From connection establishment to message exchange.

2.3 Recon and Enumeration of Topics

  • Tools and Techniques: MQTT Explorer, MQTT.fx.
  • Identifying Topics: Subscription methods and topic hierarchy.

2.4 DoS Attack

  • Attack Vectors: Flooding, malformed packets.
  • Mitigation Strategies: Rate limiting, authentication, and authorization    

Module 3 :
CoAP 

3.1 Introduction

  • What is CoAP?: History and use cases.
  • Core Concepts: RESTful API, constrained devices, and environments.

3.2 Protocol Details

  • Message Structure: CON, NON, ACK, RST.
  • Communication Flow: Request/response model, confirmable messages.

3.3 Recon and Enumeration

  • Tools and Techniques: coap-client, Copper (Cu) Firefox plugin.
  • Identifying Resources: Discovering endpoints and resource URIs.

3.4 CoAP Proxy Attacks

  • Attack Vectors: Exploiting proxies to redirect or capture traffic.
  • Mitigation Strategies: Secure proxy configurations, encryption    

Module 4 :
Zigbee (802.15.4)

4.1 Introduction and Protocol Overview

  • What is Zigbee?: Use cases in home automation, industrial control.
  • Core Concepts: Mesh networking, low power consumption.

4.2 Reconnaissance

  • Tools and Techniques: KillerBee framework, ZbFind.
  • Identifying Devices and Networks: Network scanning, endpoint discovery.

4.3 Sniffing and Eavesdropping

  • Attack Vectors: Capturing Zigbee traffic with sniffers.
  • Mitigation Strategies: Encryption, secure key management.

4.4 Replay Attacks

  • Attack Vectors: Capturing and replaying legitimate packets.
  • Mitigation Strategies: Nonces, sequence numbers.

4.5 Packet Forging Attack

  • Attack Vectors: Creating and injecting malicious packets.
  • Mitigation Strategies: Message integrity checks.

4.6 Jamming Attacks

  • Attack Vectors: Disrupting Zigbee communication.
  • Mitigation Strategies: Frequency hopping, signal detection.

4.7 Dissociation Attacks

  • Attack Vectors: Forcing devices to leave the network.
  • Mitigation Strategies: Network rejoining mechanisms.

Module 5 :
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

5.1 Introduction and Protocol Overview

  • What is BLE?: Use cases in wearables, healthcare.
  • Core Concepts: GATT, GAP, and advertising packets.

5.2 Reconnaissance (Active and Passive) with HCI Tools

  • Tools and Techniques: hciconfig, hcitool, BLE scanners.
  • Identifying Devices and Services: Active scanning, passive sniffing.

5.3 GATT Service Enumeration

  • Tools and Techniques: gatttool, nRF Connect.
  • Identifying Services and Characteristics: Reading and writing attributes.

5.4 Sniffing GATT Protocol Communication

  • Attack Vectors: Capturing GATT traffic with sniffers.
  • Mitigation Strategies: Encryption, secure pairing.

5.5 Reversing GATT Protocol Communication

  • Techniques: Analyzing captured traffic to understand service interactions.
  • Tools: Wireshark, custom scripts.

5.6 Read and Writing on GATT Protocol

  • Techniques: Accessing GATT attributes directly.
  • Tools: gatttool, nRF Connect.

5.7 Cracking Encryption

  • Attack Vectors: Exploiting weak pairing mechanisms.
  • Mitigation Strategies: Secure pairing modes, key exchange protocols.

Module 6:
SUB-Ghz RF

6.1 Introduction

  • What is SUB-Ghz RF?: Use cases in remote controls, industrial applications.
  • Core Concepts: Frequency bands, modulation techniques.

6.2 Reconnaissance

  • Tools and Techniques: RTL-SDR, HackRF.
  • Identifying Devices and Signals: Scanning frequency bands, decoding signals.

6.3 Overview of Various Shift Keying

  • Types of Modulation: ASK, FSK, PSK.
  • Application Examples: Real-world usage in IoT devices.

6.4 Reversing of RF

  • Techniques: Analyzing and decoding RF signals.
  • Tools: GNU Radio, Universal Radio Hacker.

6.5 Crafting RF Signals

  • Techniques: Creating custom RF signals.
  • Tools: Signal generators, software-defined radios.

Module 7 :
Firmware Reversing
 

7.1 Identifying Compression and Types

  • Common Compression Methods: LZMA, gzip, bzip2.
  • Identifying Techniques: File signatures, magic numbers.

7.2 Firmware Analysis

  • Tools and Techniques: Binwalk, Firmware-Mod-Kit.
  • Extracting and Analyzing Contents: File systems, binaries, configurations.

7.3 Simulating Firmware

  • Techniques: Emulating firmware in a controlled environment.
  • Tools: QEMU, Ghidra.

Module 8 :
ARM

8.1 Architecture

  • Overview: ARM architecture, use cases in IoT.
  • Core Components: Registers, memory management, instruction sets.

8.2 Instruction Set

  • Common Instructions: Data processing, control flow.
  • Example Code: Assembly language snippets.

8.3 Procedure Call Convention

  • Calling Conventions: How functions are called and return values are handled.
  • Stack Management: Register usage, stack frames.

8.4 System Call Convention

  • System Calls: Interaction with the OS kernel.
  • Examples: Common system calls in ARM architecture.

8.5 Reversing Techniques

  • Tools and Techniques: Ghidra, IDA Pro.
  • Analyzing ARM Binaries: Disassembly, decompilation.

8.6 Buffer Overflow Attacks

  • Attack Vectors: Exploiting buffer overflows in ARM binaries.
  • Mitigation Strategies: Stack canaries, ASLR, DEP.

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