Hardware Hacking the Internet of Things (IoT) - Deral Heiland

Abstract: As the pervasiveness of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies increases in key sectors such as transportation, healthcare, industry, and domestic settings, it is crucial we scrutinize their security and integrity on a continues basis. As an IoT researcher, this is precisely what I do. In this presentation, I will detail my daily research activities, focusing on the methodologies employed to analyze and test various IoT technologies that are integral to our everyday lives. I will explore the structure of IoT ecosystems and demonstrate how vulnerabilities in any segment can affect the security of the entire system. Additionally, I will outline various testing procedures and the mechanics of interacting with embedded devices electronic circuitry. Speaker Bio: Deral Heiland; Principal Security Researcher (IoT) Deral Heiland CISSP, serves as a Principal Security Researcher (IoT) for Rapid7. Deral has over 25 years of experience in the Information Technology field and has held multiple positions including: Senior Network Analyst, Network Administrator, Database Manager, Financial Systems Manager and Senior Information Security Analyst. Over the last 15+ years Deral’s career has focused on security research, security assessments, penetration testing, and consulting for corporations and government agencies. Deral also has conducted security research on numerous technical subjects, releasing white papers, Blogs, security advisories, and has presented the information at numerous national and international security conferences including Blackhat, Defcon, Shmoocon, DerbyCon, RSAC, Hack In Paris. Deral has been interviewed by and quoted by multiple media outlets and publications including ABC World News Tonight, Cheddar TV, BBC, Consumer Reports, MIT Technical Review, SC Magazine, Dark Reading, Threat Post and Infosecurity Magazine #bsides #securitybsides #infosec #bsidesbelfast #belfast #bsidesbelfast24