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IoT Penetration Testing

Duration3 Months
Modules20
RewardEarn Certificate
ModeOnline/Offline
Radial Gradiant 7
About IoT Penetration Testing
The IoT Penetration Testing course is a specialized program that equips you with the skills to identify, analyze, and exploit vulnerabilities in Internet of Things devices and ecosystems. With billions of IoT devices deployed across smart homes, industrial control systems, healthcare, and critical infrastructure, IoT security has become one of the most critical and underserved areas in cybersecurity.

This course covers the complete IoT attack surface: firmware extraction and analysis, hardware hacking, communication protocol vulnerabilities (MQTT, CoAP, Zigbee, Z-Wave, BLE), cloud backend testing, mobile app analysis, and web interface exploitation. You'll use tools like Binwalk, Firmwalker, Ghidra, OpenOCD, HackRF, Wireshark, and custom firmware analysis scripts.

Graduates are prepared for roles such as IoT Security Researcher, Embedded Systems Security Engineer, Product Security Analyst, and Industrial Control Systems Security Specialist. This is one of the most in-demand and specialized skills in modern cybersecurity.
Career Outcomes
IoT Security Researcher
Embedded Systems Security Engineer
Product Security Analyst
ICS/SCADA Security Specialist
Hardware Security Tester
Skills you'll gain
IoT Attack Surface Mapping
Firmware Extraction & Analysis
Hardware Interface Exploitation (UART, JTAG)
MQTT & CoAP Protocol Attacks
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Security
RF & Zigbee Communication Attacks
IoT Web Interface Testing
Cloud Backend Security Testing
Mobile App Analysis for IoT
IoT Security Report Writing
Course Content
20 Modules
175 Chapters

Chapter 1  :  IoT Architecture & Attack Surface Overview

Chapter 2  :  IoT Threat Modeling (STRIDE, PASTA)

Chapter 3  :  OWASP IoT Top 10 Vulnerabilities

Chapter 4  :  IoT Security Testing Methodology

Chapter 5  :  Setting Up Your IoT Security Lab

Technical Viva
A one-on-one technical viva with an IoT security expert covering firmware analysis, hardware attack techniques, and wireless protocol vulnerabilities.
Final Exam
A 2-hour theory exam on IoT security concepts and a 4-hour lab exam where you analyze a real IoT device, extract firmware, and identify security vulnerabilities.
Earn Certificate
Earn your IoT Penetration Testing certificate upon successful completion — a rare and highly valued credential in the specialized field of IoT security.

Ratings & Reviews

4.6(26)
Gautam Pillai

Gautam Pillai

1 month ago

Incredibly specialized and well-structured

The firmware analysis and UART exploitation sections are unlike anything I've seen in other courses. Real hardware hands-on practice makes this truly unique.

Divya Krishnan

Divya Krishnan

2 months ago

IoT security is a goldmine and this course opens it

Very few professionals know IoT security in depth. This course gave me skills that immediately set me apart in my company's product security team.

Harish Menon

Harish Menon

3 weeks ago

Great coverage of BLE and RF attacks

The wireless protocol attack modules are thorough. Bluetooth and RF security are covered better here than anywhere else I've found.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do I need hardware or electronics background?

No prior hardware or electronics background is required. The course starts from fundamentals and provides step-by-step guidance for all hardware interaction techniques.

Q. What hardware tools will I use?

You'll work with UART adapters, JTAG probes, logic analyzers, HackRF SDR, and various IoT test devices. Lab hardware is provided during in-person sessions.

Q. Is this course relevant for industrial control systems?

Yes, the course includes a module on industrial protocols like Modbus which are used in SCADA and ICS environments.

Q. What career opportunities does IoT security offer?

IoT security specialists are in extremely high demand across consumer electronics manufacturers, automotive industry, healthcare tech, smart city projects, and industrial automation companies.

Q. Do you provide placement assistance?

Yes, we provide lifetime consultation and placement support for all course graduates.

Course Benefits
Lifetime Consultation Programme
80% Practical, 20% Theory
24/7 Lab Access
Earn Industry-Recognized Certificates
Earn Industry-Recognized Certificates
Stand out in the growing IoT security market with a specialized certificate that validates your expertise in hardware and embedded systems security.
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