Researchers explain the trend and argue for deeper understanding
Analysis of Cellular Based Internet of Things (IoT) Technology is a new whitepaper co-authored by Rapid7 principal security researcher Deral Heiland and Thermo Fisher Scientific lead product security researcher Carlota Bindner.
In this new research, the authors dive deep into the fairly recent uptick in the use of cellular communications in IoT-based devices like GPS trackers and certain types of medical equipment. Their main goal is to provide context into the pervasive nature of cellular technology embedded within modern devices all over the world.
They go on to demonstrate the importance of breaking open these IoT devices with the goal of penetration testing (pentesting) the strength of the security — or lack thereof — built into the onboard tech. Absent a Wi-Fi connection, they say, it’s critical these devices are able to leverage cellular as a back-up communications method, particularly in the category of potentially life-saving medical devices.
Testing the Tech
Indeed, 2022 saw shipments of IoT cellular modules grow a substantial 14% year-over-year, signalling the ubiquity of IoT in today’s devices as producers hope the daily-life conveniences the technology enables will continue to propel the significant growth of cellular module shipments.
When an industry is experiencing significant growth, it’s important that pentesting teams have the ability to appropriately test the technology for security vulnerabilities. This research helps the Rapid7 pentesting team and others continually examine the technology, test its boundaries, and learn how to keep it safe.
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