From pin identification and log capture, through OT protocols (RS232/422/485) analysis and firmware extraction, to hands on tool buildup labs (true MITM tool development) and practical techniques for bypassing secure boot and developing UART exploits.

Students will explore Bluetooth and BLE technologies, including their architecture, protocols, pairing processes, security measures, and tools for analysis. The class includes a live demo of BLE sniffing with Wireshark.

This class focuses on RFID and NFC technologies, covering definitions, physical attributes, vulnerabilities, common protocols, and attack vectors. Students will learn about tools and techniques for hacking RFID and NFC systems.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of wireless communication protocols, including principles of wireless data transfer, security vulnerabilities, and attack methodologies. Develop hands-on skills in analyzing, exploiting, and securing various wireless protocols. Through real-world scenarios, students learn to anticipate, detect, and defend against threats in diverse wireless communication environments.

This class covers CAN Bus protocols, including definitions, physical attributes, signal identification, packet formats, network arbitration, recommended tools, and attack vectors such as sniffing, DoS, and MITM and car hacking.

Students will learn about USB protocols, including definitions, topologies, physical attributes, protocol basics, device structures, classes, enumeration, and live demonstrations of USB sniffing and analysis.

This class explores JTAG protocols, covering definitions, physical attributes, operational mechanics, uses, recommended tools, and practical demonstrations for firmware extraction and boundary scanning.

Focusing on I2C protocols, this class covers definitions, physical attributes, session signal definitions, master-slave sequences, and interesting aspects of I2C. Students will set up an I2C sniffer.

This class offers an in-depth look at SPI protocols, including definitions, physical attributes, signal identification, and advanced modes. Students will learn recommended tools and set up an SPI sniffer.

Students will learn about UART-driven protocols such as RS232, RS422, and RS485, understanding why they exist, their importance, and hacking tips.

This class covers UART communication protocols, including physical attributes, signal identification, framing, flow control, and recommended tools. Demonstrations will show how to set up a UART link and sniffer.

Students will learn about the significance of communication in embedded systems, types of wired communication (serial and parallel), common protocols (UART, I2C, SPI, JTAG, RS232, CAN bus, USB, Ethernet), and their topologies.

This class introduces the essential tools for hardware analysis, including power supplies, voltmeters, oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and RF sniffers. It also covers basic soldering techniques and provides further reading for in-depth understanding.

Focused on the importance of datasheets, this class covers how to find and read them, and how to identify and record points of interest. It emphasizes the role of datasheets in understanding and hacking hardware.

This class teaches students how to identify and define various components of embedded systems. Topics include safely disassembling devices, understanding PCBs, identifying entities of interest, and recognizing smart chips, communication methods, storage, and user interfaces.

This class explores different kinds of hacking scenarios, detailing the strategies and methodologies specific to hardware hacking. Students will learn the systematic approach to identify vulnerabilities and exploit embedded systems effectively.

This class provides a comprehensive overview of embedded systems, starting with what they are and why they are important. It introduces high-level components and defines potential attack surfaces.