Smart Home, It's Vulnerability Assessment Through Penetration Testing
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Smart home, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, Kali LinuxAbstract
Smart home systems, driven by IoT technologies, offer automation and remote control of household devices but also introduce significant security risks. This project develops a smart home prototype using Arduino Uno, ESP32, and relays to simulate common automation features. The goal is to assess system vulnerabilities through penetration testing techniques. Various security weaknesses were identified using Kali Linux tools like Nmap, Wireshark, and Metasploit, including insecure communication and poor authentication. The study highlights the importance of proactive testing and proposes mitigation strategies to enhance smart home security. This research emphasizes the need for integrating cybersecurity practices in smart home development to prevent potential threats and ensure a secure IoT environment.
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