Check Point CCPE-IoT IoT Hacking and Security Certification Preparation

This one-day introduction opens the door to Internet of Things security. Through realistic demonstrations and a lab in every module, you explore IoT protocols, firmware analysis and vulnerability discovery, looking at both attack and defence. It maps to the IoT course of Check Point's HackingPoint programme and prepares you for the Check Point Certified PenTesting Expert – IoT (CCPE-IoT) accreditation, exam 156-404. Available live online, in person in Casablanca or on-site at your organization, in French or English.

The essentials

Publisher : Check Point
Certification : Check Point Certified PenTesting Expert – IoT (CCPE-IoT)
Exam code : 156-404
Duration : 1 day
Level : Beginner
Formats : Live virtual class · In-person in Casablanca · On-site (intra-company)
Languages : French or English
Exam facts : Exam 156-404 · Pearson VUE
Exam voucher: included or optional depending on the package — contact us.
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Objectives

Understand the IoT ecosystem, its typical components and its attack surface
Identify the main protocols used by connected devices and their weaknesses
Extract and analyse firmware to look for secrets and flaws
Carry out a first security assessment of an IoT device
Link each attack to practical protective measures
Keep practising on your own with the virtual machine provided

Program

IoT security landscape
- Typical IoT solution architecture
- Attack surface
IoT protocols
- How they work
- Common weaknesses
Firmware analysis
- Extraction
- Hunting for secrets and flaws
Finding and exploiting vulnerabilities
- Real-world demonstrations
- Guided labs
Defence and good practice
- Securing IoT products
- Assessment method

Prerequisites

Basic Linux knowledge is recommended, especially the command line
No special hardware or equipment needed

Target audience

Security engineers and analysts moving into IoT and embedded security
Penetration testers and red team members
Firmware and embedded developers who want to build safer products

The exam

The course comes with a certificate of completion. To go further, the Check Point certification programme links the HackingPoint IoT track to the CCPE-IoT accreditation, exam 156-404, taken with Pearson VUE. One day is an introduction, so before you book the exam plan to practise more with the virtual machine and lab manual you receive, especially on firmware analysis.

Preparation tips

Redo each lab on the virtual machine provided
Analyse the firmware of a device you already own
Build a one-page sheet per protocol with its typical weaknesses

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Do I need to bring IoT hardware?

No special hardware is needed. The exercises run in a virtual environment provided with the course, so a standard laptop is enough to follow every lab.

Is one day enough?

It is an introduction that sets out the method and tools. You leave with a virtual machine and a detailed lab manual, so you can repeat every exercise afterwards at your own pace and build real confidence before a field assessment or the exam.

What is the CCPE-IoT exam code?

The Check Point certification programme lists exam 156-404 for the HackingPoint IoT track. Contact us to confirm current availability before planning your exam date.

Is the course suitable for developers?

Yes. Firmware and embedded developers are part of the intended audience: seeing how an attacker picks a product apart helps you design it better, from boot to update mechanisms.

Which formats?

Live online, in person in Casablanca or on-site at your organization, in French or English. Because it lasts a single day, the course also works well as an add-on to a longer infrastructure or web hacking programme, or as a team workshop for a product group that builds connected devices.

Related trainings

Securevalley training — online and in-person sessions. Contact us for pricing and registration terms.

Securevalley is not a Check Point training partner. Check Point, HackingPoint, CCPE and CCPE-IoT are trademarks of Check Point Software Technologies.