IOT SECURITY AUDIT: ASSESSING SECURITY CONTROLS FOR CONNECTED DEVICES AND SYSTEMS
Mitigating Cyber Risks in IoT Infrastructures through Effective Security Auditing
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 – 17 Oct 2025 | London, UK | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
As the number of connected devices continues to grow, organizations face unprecedented risks to their networks, data, and operations through the Internet of Things (IoT). From smart sensors and industrial controllers to wearables and connected appliances, IoT systems often lack sufficient security by design, making them prime targets for cyberattacks.
This intensive course provides professionals with the practical skills and methodologies to plan and perform comprehensive IoT security audits. Participants will learn how to assess the entire IoT ecosystem—including devices, networks, applications, and cloud services—to identify vulnerabilities, evaluate control effectiveness, and ensure compliance with emerging IoT cybersecurity standards.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand IoT architectures, protocols, and attack surfaces
• Conduct structured audits of IoT devices, data flows, and management platforms
• Evaluate the security of embedded systems, firmware, and device communication
• Assess network segmentation, access controls, and monitoring for IoT environments
• Report vulnerabilities and control gaps in line with NIST, ENISA, and ISO standards
Key Benefits of Attending
• Protect your organization from IoT-related cyber threats and data breaches
• Assess security postures across consumer, industrial, and enterprise IoT systems
• Apply risk-based auditing to devices, cloud services, and third-party platforms
• Strengthen compliance with privacy laws and security regulations
• Enhance your audit team’s readiness for the evolving IoT threat landscape
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• IT auditors and cybersecurity professionals
• IoT architects, network and systems engineers
• Risk, compliance, and assurance officers
• OT security specialists in manufacturing, utilities, and healthcare
• Anyone responsible for securing or evaluating connected devices and infrastructure
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• IoT risk identification and threat modeling
• Assessment of device-level and network-level security
• Knowledge of IoT protocols and audit frameworks (MQTT, CoAP, Zigbee, etc.)
• Vulnerability scanning and firmware audit techniques
• IoT-specific reporting and remediation planning
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved IoT asset visibility and risk posture
• Enhanced protection of industrial and smart technologies
• Reduced risk of operational disruption or data compromise
• Compliance with cybersecurity mandates and supply chain controls
• A proactive approach to secure-by-design device environments
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – IoT security frameworks, risks, and audit challenges
• Case Studies – Breaches and audit findings across industrial and consumer sectors
• Workshops – IoT threat modeling, audit plan development, and control testing
• Peer Exchange – Sector-specific insights and mitigation strategies
• Tools – Audit templates, asset inventory models, protocol analyzers, and reporting guides
Course Outline
Detailed 5-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Introduction to IoT Ecosystems and Risks
Module 1: IoT Fundamentals and Audit Scope (07:30 – 09:30)
• IoT use cases, technologies, and architecture layers
• Defining audit scope for complex IoT environments
Module 2: IoT Threat Landscape and Attack Vectors (09:45 – 11:15)
• Common vulnerabilities: insecure interfaces, firmware flaws, hardcoded credentials
Module 3: Global IoT Security Standards Overview (11:30 – 01:00)
• NIST 8259, ETSI EN 303 645, OWASP Top 10 for IoT
Module 4: Workshop – IoT Threat Modeling (02:00 – 03:30)
• Map threats to a sample IoT architecture
Day 2: Auditing IoT Devices and Embedded Systems
Module 1: Firmware and Embedded Software Security (07:30 – 09:30)
• Code review, binary analysis, update mechanisms
Module 2: Authentication and Access Control in IoT Devices (09:45 – 11:15)
• Role-based access, credential management, secure boot
Module 3: Device Hardening and Physical Security (11:30 – 01:00)
• Ports, debugging interfaces, tamper-proofing
Module 4: Workshop – Firmware Vulnerability Analysis (02:00 – 03:30)
• Analyze a simulated IoT firmware image
Day 3: IoT Network and Communication Security
Module 1: IoT Communication Protocols and Encryption (07:30 – 09:30)
• MQTT, CoAP, Zigbee, BLE, LoRaWAN – audit implications
Module 2: Network Segmentation and Monitoring (09:45 – 11:15)
• Firewalls, IDS/IPS, micro-segmentation
Module 3: Logging, Event Management, and Intrusion Detection (11:30 – 01:00)
• Log configuration and security event review
Module 4: Workshop – Network Security Audit for IoT Setup (02:00 – 03:30)
• Design and assess an IoT network audit checklist
Day 4: Cloud Services, Privacy, and Third-Party Audits
Module 1: IoT Cloud Architecture and API Security (07:30 – 09:30)
• Authentication, data protection, API vulnerabilities
Module 2: Privacy and Data Protection Compliance (09:45 – 11:15)
• GDPR, CCPA, and IoT-specific data handling
Module 3: Vendor Risk Management and Supply Chain Security (11:30 – 01:00)
• Third-party controls and remote update validation
Module 4: Workshop – Cloud Security and Data Privacy Gap Analysis (02:00 – 03:30)
• Audit a cloud-based IoT platform
Day 5: Reporting, Remediation & Certification
Module 1: IoT Audit Findings and Prioritization (07:30 – 09:30)
• Severity scoring, risk heat maps, actionable recommendations
Module 2: Audit Reporting and Follow-Up (09:45 – 11:15)
• Communicating findings to IT, engineering, and leadership
Module 3: Final Group Audit Simulation and Presentations (11:30 – 01:00)
• Team exercise on an end-to-end IoT audit case
Module 4: Certification & Wrap-Up (02:00 – 03:30)
• Course review, implementation plans, and certificate distribution
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in IoT Security Audit, confirming their ability to assess, report, and enhance the security posture of connected devices, networks, and platforms across IoT environments.