Introduction to Hardware Hacking from Saint Louis University

Introduction to Hardware Hacking

Classroom
Online, Instructor-Led

In this course students explore hardware hacking on embedded devices. Different types of embedded systems are analyzed: revealing the designs, components, security limits, and reverse-engineering challenges required to execute a hardware attack.

Learning Objectives

This course explores hardware interfaces, ports and communication protocols, electrical signaling, tips for analyzing firmware images, and more. In the labs the student takes the role of the hacker, performing fault-injection, side-channel (SCA), and simple and differential power analysis (SPA/DPA) attacks on real devices.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Competency Areas

Work Roles

Overall Proficiency Level

2 - Intermediate

Course Catalog Number

PSE300

Course Prerequisites

Product Cybersecurity 101 or equivalent experience.

Training Purpose

Skill Development

Specific Audience

General Public

Delivery Method

Classroom

Online, Instructor-Led

Course Locations

3545 Lindell Boulevard
2nd Floor Wool Center
Saint Louis, MO 63103

3547 Olive Street
1st Floor
Saint Louis, MO 63103

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