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TCM Security – Beginner’s Guide to IoT and Hardware Hacking

Beginner’s Guide to IoT and Hardware Hacking is a course on the basics of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and how to test, modify, and secure them through hardware hacking techniques published by Udemy Online Academy. This is an introductory course designed to help aspiring cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals understand the basics of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and how to test, modify, and secure them through hardware hacking techniques. Covering both theoretical and practical aspects, the course provides a hands-on learning experience with real-world tools and devices, making it ideal for learners with little or no background in embedded systems or security testing.This course focuses primarily on the hardware aspects of IoT hacking and how to use basic access to physical hardware to help identify and enhance the ability to identify vulnerabilities. Although this course is at the “beginner” level for IoT and hardware hacking, its difficulty level is moderate as a general cybersecurity course. The course is open to everyone, but was created specifically for students who are familiar with software-based penetration testing (such as network, web, and mobile) and want to learn how to transfer these skills to IoT and hardware testing.

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27.4 Hours On-Demand
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Uploaded Sep 2026
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TCM Security – Beginner’s Guide to IoT and Hardware Hacking
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Course Features:
27.4 hours on-demand video
74 complete lectures
1 downloadable project zip file(s)
Streamable on mobile, tablet & desktop
Self-paced curriculum with progress tracking
Direct MP4 downloads & offline video access
Verified course archives hosted on cloud infrastructure.

What You'll Master in this Course

Equipment and Tools Required
Ethical Hacking and Responsible Disclosure
Electrical Engineering for Hackers 101
Electrical Engineering Fundamentals: Schematics, Voltage Sources, Resistors, and Ohm’s Law
Electrical Engineering Fundamentals: Parallel Circuits and Kirchhoff’s Current Law
Introduction to PCBs
Measuring Continuity with a DMM
Electronic Communications and Signals
And…

Course Curriculum74 Lectures

1 sections • 27.4 hours total length

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Section Intro - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 377K
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1m
Ethical Hacking and Responsible Disclosure - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 430K
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3m
Course Intro - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 509K
8m
Watch This Before Opening Your Router Box - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 3350K
8m
What is Electricity Part 2 - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 351K
6m
What is Electricity Part 1 - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 475K
10m
Electrical Engineering Fundamentals Kirchov's Voltage Law and Series Circuits - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 450K
5m
Electrical Engineering Fundamentals Schematics, Voltage Source, Resistors and Ohm's Law - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 440K
4m
Electrical Engineering Fundamentals Parallel Circuits and Kirchov's Current Law - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 414K
8m
Circuit Lab Simulation Demo - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 615K
7m
Section Challenge - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 952K
10m
Reading Schematics - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 387K
6m
Electrical Lab Safety - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 475K
11m
ESD Precautions - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 3197K
56m
Section Challenge Solution - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 510K
17m
Intro to PCBs - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 2559K
48m
Measuring Resistance with DMM - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 3058K
33m
Measuring Continuity with DMM - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 3121K
36m
Measuring Current with DMM - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 3394K
47m
AC - DC - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 352K
10m
Capacitors - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 341K
14m
Opening the Router - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 3648K
42m
Demoing Filters with Circuit Lab - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 499K
12m
Inductors - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 498K
13m
Transistors - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 422K
14m
Intro to Digital Multimeters - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 3039K
35m
Diodes - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 437K
16m
Electronic Communications and Signals - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 427K
17m
Transistor Circuit Lab Example - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 584K
16m
Measuring Voltage with DMM - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 3096K
55m
Attaching Header Pins (With Solder - Optional) - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 3534K
1h 30m
Intro to UART Part 1 - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 3334K
1h 30m
Intro to UART Part 2 - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 514K
18m
Logic Analyzers, Sigrok and Pulseview - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 1775K
59m
Internet Facing IoT Devices - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 515K
13m
IoT Architecture and Attack Surface - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 641K
19m
Hardware Hacking CTF - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 577K
21m
Locating and Reading Datasheets - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 657K
26m
Embedded System Components - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 408K
7m
Network Setup - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 518K
11m
Locating Firmware Online - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 432K
3m
NMAP Scans - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 812K
9m
Hardware OSINT via FCC ID - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 999K
19m
Attaching Header Pins (Solderless) - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 3963K
1h 30m
Section and Notes Review - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 711K
18m
Boot Logs and Boot Loader - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 663K
29m
Exploring Past CVEs - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 750K
9m
Initiating UART Shell - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 1656K
41m
Hunting Interesting Files and Passwords - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 599K
16m
Using TFTP to Exfil Files - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 524K
13m
Reviewing Files and Cracking Passwords - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 606K
12m
Using TFTP to Transfer Tools onto Devices - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 584K
14m
Prompting Additional Console Logging - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 794K
14m
Serial Connections via Python - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 581K
14m
Checking Running Processes and Network Connections - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 682K
9m
Tricky UART Connections - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 550K
14m
Troubleshooting UART - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 593K
6m
Firmware Extraction Methods - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 474K
5m
Section and Notes Review - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 705K
15m
Serial Peripheral Interface Part 1 - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 476K
19m
Firmware Analysis - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 650K
28m
Extracting Firmware from ROM - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 2266K
1h 1m
Inspecting Firmware and Manual Firmware Extraction - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 517K
16m
Serial Peripheral Interface Part 2 - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 1946K
1h 27m
Enumerating Root File System - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 536K
13m
Intro to Reverse Engineering - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 582K
10m
Reverse Engineering Decryption Function Part 1 - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 547K
15m
Reverse Engineering Decryption Function Part 2 - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 593K
13m
Decrypting Config Files - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 556K
20m
Reviewing util execSystem for Command Injection - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 672K
21m
Section and Notes Reviews - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 780K
16m
Tracing Function Calls - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 693K
17m
End of Course Challenge - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 673K
32m
Course Wrap-Up - TCM Security, Inc. - 1920x1080 438K
6m

Requirements

  • Basic enthusiasm to learn and follow along with lessons
  • A computer or mobile device with a modern internet connection

Description

Beginner’s Guide to IoT and Hardware Hacking is a course on the basics of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and how to test, modify, and secure them through hardware hacking techniques published by Udemy Online Academy. This is an introductory course designed to help aspiring cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals understand the basics of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and how to test, modify, and secure them through hardware hacking techniques. Covering both theoretical and practical aspects, the course provides a hands-on learning experience with real-world tools and devices, making it ideal for learners with little or no background in embedded systems or security testing.This course focuses primarily on the hardware aspects of IoT hacking and how to use basic access to physical hardware to help identify and enhance the ability to identify vulnerabilities. Although this course is at the “beginner” level for IoT and hardware hacking, its difficulty level is moderate as a general cybersecurity course. The course is open to everyone, but was created specifically for students who are familiar with software-based penetration testing (such as network, web, and mobile) and want to learn how to transfer these skills to IoT and hardware testing.

Instructor

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Senior Industry Specialist

Specialist in Networking, Telecom & Hardware

Passionate educator focused on real-world practical skills, modern frameworks, and production-ready engineering practices. Delivering step-by-step masterclasses accessible to learners globally on MJ Accedemy.

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