Embedded Firmware Vulnerability Analysis
This advanced course trains researchers to identify vulnerabilities within low-level firmware and embedded controllers. It covers bus sniffing, binary patching, and side-channel analysis to ensure the integrity of IoT devices.
£640
Certified Firmware Security Expert
- Pass mark 70%
- Certificate on completion
- Verifiable public certificate ID
- English · available globally
Embedded Firmware Vulnerability Analysis: the short answers
- What is Embedded Firmware Vulnerability Analysis?
- This advanced course trains researchers to identify vulnerabilities within low-level firmware and embedded controllers. It covers bus sniffing, binary patching, and side-channel analysis to ensure the integrity of IoT devices.
- Who is Embedded Firmware Vulnerability Analysis for?
- It is pitched at Advanced level for Hardware Security Researchers working in Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing, and is studied online from any country.
- How long does Embedded Firmware Vulnerability Analysis take?
- Around 36 hours of study, plus the assessed assignments and one applied project.
- How is the certification assessed?
- Every assignment and the final project are assessed automatically against the published criteria. The pass mark is 70%, and an item that does not pass can be resubmitted.
- What do I receive when I pass?
- Certified Firmware Security Expert, issued as a certificate with a unique ID that employers can check in the public certificate register.
- How much does it cost?
- £640 once, with no subscription.
What you will be able to do
- Analyze firmware binary structures for common flaws
- Perform secure JTAG and UART interface debugging
- Execute side-channel attacks on embedded processors
- Develop custom exploits for firmware vulnerabilities
- Document hardware-based security weaknesses
Written by Marcus Thorne, Lead Hardware Analyst. Every submission is assessed automatically against the published criteria for Certified Firmware Security Expert, and the certificate is issued the moment the assessment is complete.
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