Practical Hardware Pentesting
A guide to attacking embedded systems and protecting them against the most common hardware attacks
Created by Jean-Georges Valle
Explore the world of hardware security by learning how to assess, attack, and protect embedded systems. Gain practical skills to identify vulnerabilities, analyze device architecture, and implement effective defenses. Build confidence in handling real-world hardware pentesting challenges from setup to advanced techniques.
Packt | Apr 2021 | 382 min
What You Will Learn
You will start by setting up a basic hardware lab and gradually move to more advanced configurations. Through guided walkthroughs, you will examine device architecture, probe for vulnerabilities, and practice attack techniques. Each section builds your understanding, helping you spot and fix common hardware security issues.
Key Features
- Learn to test embedded systems and pinpoint security-critical components
- Analyze and exploit firmware-hardware interactions to uncover vulnerabilities
- Develop a hands-on attack lab for advanced device analysis and protection
Target Audience
Ideal for security professionals, researchers, and electrical engineers eager to expand into hardware security. If you have a background in software or binary hacking but are new to hardware pentesting, you will find clear, step-by-step guidance. No prior hardware hacking experience is required-just curiosity and a desire to secure devices.
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