IoT Security workshop

1. PCB Analysis Complete Guide

Component Identification and Functionality

• Identifying Resistors, Capacitors, ICs, and other components.

• Understanding the role of each component in a circuit.

Trace and Layer Analysis

• Techniques for tracing PCB pathways.

• Understanding multi-layer PCB designs.

Schematic Reverse Engineering

• Methods to reverse engineer schematics from physical boards.

• Tools and software used in the process.

Signal Integrity and Analysis

• Techniques for analyzing signal quality and integrity.

• Tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

 

2. Debug Ports Walkthrough

Identifying and Accessing Debug Ports

• How to locate JTAG, UART, SPI, and other debug interfaces.

• Physical and software methods for accessing these ports.

Interfacing with Debug Tools

• Using tools like JTAGulator for interfacing.

• Software options for interacting with debug ports.

Exploiting Debug Ports for Information Extraction

• Techniques for extracting valuable information.

• Common security vulnerabilities associated with debug ports.

 

3. Hands on UART and SPI

• UART Communication Basics

• Understanding UART protocol basics: baud rate, data bits, etc.

• Tools and methods for interfacing with UART.

• Serial Fuzzing

SPI Communication Fundamentals

• Master/slave configuration, clock polarity, and phases in SPI.

• Analysing SPI data transfers with appropriate tools.

• Practical Applications and Troubleshooting

• Real-world applications of UART and SPI in devices.

• Common issues and troubleshooting techniques.

 

4. Firmware Dumping from Hardware Concepts

• Firmware Storage and Identification

• Locating and identifying firmware storage components.

• Different types of memory and their characteristics.

• Techniques for physical memory dumping.

• Software-based approaches for firmware extraction.

• Using tools like binwalk and unblob for firmware analysis.

• Reverse engineering and understanding firmware structure.

 

5. Hardware CTF (Capture The Flag)

Playing hardware CTF