As smart home technology becomes increasingly mainstream, the market has seen a surge in low-cost IoT devices flooding platforms like Amazon. Many of these products are backed by lesser-known manufacturers, often overseas, that prioritize rapid deployment and market share over security and long-term support. This trend has led to a growing number of insecure devices being integrated into home networks, exposing users to significant privacy and security risks.

Speaker: Nick Cerne, Senior Security Consultant

Date/Time: Tuesday, November 18 at 2 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. GMT

What We’ll Cover:

1. How to get started in IoT security research and what skills or tools are most valuable
2. A walkthrough of prior IoT research that led to the discovery and responsible disclosure of new 0-day vulnerabilities
3. Practical testing techniques for identifying critical vulnerabilities in consumer IoT devices
4. Step-by-step approaches to analyzing firmware, hardware components, and companion mobile applications
5. How device-focused research can uncover hidden API vulnerabilities that typical web assessments often miss

Who Should Attend:

1. Security researchers and penetration testers interested in IoT or embedded device testing
2. Application and product security engineers expanding into hardware and firmware analysis
3. Red teamers and vulnerability researchers looking to broaden their technical scope
4. Security leaders seeking to understand emerging IoT risks in consumer and enterprise environments

Additional Resources:

1. YoSmart YoLink Hub Version 0382
2. Traeger Grill D2 Wi-Fi Controller, Version 2.02.04