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Securing IoT and OT: Essential Techniques

May 20, 2025

Hacking IoT and OT Systems - Ethical Hacking

Introduction

  • Instructor: Lisa Bock, a security ambassador.
  • Focus: Securing and managing IoT and Operational Technology (OT) devices to defend against cyber threats.
  • Importance: IoT devices are interconnected (e.g., automobiles, watches, building automation) and require robust security to prevent physical damages and cyber threats.

Course Overview

1. Understanding the IoT

  • Defining IoT: Explanation of IoT devices and their role in daily interactions and operations.
  • Data Gathering and Exchange: How data is collected and exchanged in IoT systems.
  • Challenges: Identifying challenges like Enemybot and solutions to tackle them.

2. Recognizing IoT Security Issues

  • IoT Threats: Overview of potential risks and threats to IoT devices.
  • OWASP IoT Top 10: Introduction to top security concerns for IoT.
  • IoT Attacks: Understanding various IoT attacks and ways to counter them.
  • Case Study: INDUSTROYER.V2 challenge and solution.

3. Hacking the IoT

  • IoT Hacking: Methods and techniques used in hacking IoT devices.
  • Intel Gathering: How to gather intelligence on IoT devices.
  • Vulnerability Evaluation: Assessing vulnerabilities in IoT environments.
  • Attack Techniques: Approaches for attacking and gaining access to IoT devices.

4. Controlling Systems with OT

  • Operational Technology (OT): Understanding OT and its components.
  • ICS Components: Listing Industrial Control Systems (ICS) components.
  • OT Protocols: Technologies and protocols used in OT.
  • Challenges: Recognizing challenges within OT systems.
  • MITRE ATT&CK for ICS: Utilizing frameworks to understand threats in ICS.

5. Exploiting OT Systems

  • Penetration Testing: Methods for pentesting OT systems.
  • Insights on OT Attacks: Providing detailed insights into OT-specific attack strategies.
  • Vulnerability Search: Discovering vulnerabilities within OT environments.
  • Targeting OT Systems: Strategies to target and exploit OT systems.

6. Defending Against Attacks

  • Counter IoT Attacks: Techniques for countering attacks on IoT devices.
  • Device Management: Managing and securing IoT devices effectively.
  • Developing Secure Devices: Creating and implementing secure IoT devices.
  • Zero Trust: Implementing Zero Trust principles in IoT security.
  • Secure Framework Design: Designing frameworks to enhance IoT security.

Conclusion

  • Next Steps: Guidance on continuing education and practice in IoT and OT security.

Additional Information

  • Exercise Files: Available for hands-on practice.
  • Course Access: Course may be available through organizational subscriptions.
  • Mobile Learning: Options to download and view course content on mobile devices.

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