IOT Forensics: A Comprehensive Analysis of an IOT Device using Digital Forensic and Penetration Testing Tools and Methodologies

Dsouza, Ivan Ronald (2024) IOT Forensics: A Comprehensive Analysis of an IOT Device using Digital Forensic and Penetration Testing Tools and Methodologies. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

The domain of Internet of Things has been continuously expanding due to its increasing demand and diverse applications across Smart Homes, Healthcare, Virtual Assistance, and Agriculture. However, the security of these IOT devices is often neglected. In addition, the interconnected nature of these devices across unknown and heterogenous networks leads to an unprecedented number of IoT endpoints. This nature of complexity and security neglection gives rise to several cyber-attacks resulting in huge losses. This research focuses on executing a comprehensive analysis of a Baby Monitoring IOT device using Digital Forensics Tools and Methodologies. In this scenario, the sub-domain of Digital forensics i.e. IOT Forensics will be utilised to carry out a comprehensive analysis of a Baby Monitor highlighting its vulnerabilities, behaviour, and operational lifecycle. This research utilizes the NIST framework for digital forensics wherein the phases of Identification, Preservation, Analysis and Documentation will be implemented. In addition, the study also focuses on executing Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing to identify and explore the types of threats and vulnerabilities pertaining to the Baby Monitor and provided mitigation and remediation solutions to minimise the impact for these vulnerabilities.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email McLaughlin, Eugene UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Digital Forensics; IOT Forensics; Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing; NIST Framework; Baby Monitor
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Electronic computers. Computer science Q Science > QA Mathematics > Computer software > Computer Security T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Computer software > Computer Security T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering > Telecommunications > Computer networks > Internet of things
Divisions:	School of Computing > Master of Science in Cyber Security
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	18 Jul 2025 10:51
Last Modified:	18 Jul 2025 10:51
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/8200

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