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OWASP Internet of Things (IoT) Project
Oxford defines the Internet of Things as: “A proposed development of the Internet in which everyday objects have network connectivity, allowing them to send and receive data.”

The OWASP Internet of Things Project is designed to help manufacturers, developers, and consumers better understand the security issues associated with the Internet of Things, and to enable users in any context to make better security decisions when building, deploying, or assessing IoT technologies.

The project looks to define a structure for various IoT sub-projects such as Attack Surface Areas, Testing Guides and Top Vulnerabilities.



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What is the OWASP Internet of Things Project?
The OWASP Internet of Things Project provides:


 * IoT Attack Surface Areas
 * IoT Testing Guides
 * Top IoT Vulnerabilities

Project Leaders

 * Daniel Miessler
 * Craig Smith

Related Projects

 * The OWASP Mobile Top 10 Project
 * The OWASP Web Top 10 Project


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Email List
Subscribe to the Top Ten list

Quick Download
IoT Attack Surface Mapping DEFCON 23

IoT Testing Guidance Handout

OWASP IoT Top Ten PDF

OWASP IoT Top Ten Infographic

OWASP IoT Top Ten PPT

OWASP IoT Top Ten-RSA 2015

News and Events

 * Daniel Miessler gave his IoT talk at DEFCON 23
 * Migrating the IoT Top Ten to be under the IoT Project

Classifications

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= IoT Attack Surface Areas =

The OWASP IoT Attack Surface Areas (DRAFT) are as follows:

= IoT Testing Guides =

Tester IoT Security Guidance
(DRAFT)

The goal of this page is to help testers assess IoT devices and applications in the Internet of Things space. The guidance below is at a basic level, giving testers of devices and applications a basic set of guidelines to consider from their perspective. This is not a comprehensive list of considerations, and should not be treated as such, but ensuring that these fundamentals are covered will greatly improve the security of any IoT product.

General Recommendations
Consider the following recommendations for all user interfaces (local device, cloud-based and mobile):
 * Avoid potential Account Harvesting issues by:
 * Ensuring valid user accounts can't be identified by interface error messages
 * Ensuring strong passwords are required by users
 * Implementing account lockout after 3 - 5 failed login attempts

= IoT Security Guidance =

Manufacturer IoT Security Guidance
(DRAFT)

The goal of this section is help manufacturers build more secure products in the Internet of Things space. The guidance below is at a basic level, giving builders of products a basic set of guidelines to consider from their perspective. This is not a comprehensive list of considerations, and should not be treated as such, but ensuring that these fundamentals are covered will greatly improve the security of any IoT product.

General Recommendations
Consider the following recommendation for all Internet of Things products:
 * Avoid the potential for persistent vulnerabilities in devices that have no update capability by ensuring that all devices and systems are built with the ability to be updated when vulnerabilities are discovered
 * Rebranded devices used as part of a system should be properly configured so that unnecessary or unintended services do not remain active after the rebranding

[ NOTE: Given the fact that each deployment and every environment is different, it is important to weigh the pros and cons of implementing the advice above before taking each step. ]

Developer IoT Security Guidance
(DRAFT)

The goal of this section is help developers build more secure applications in the Internet of Things space. The guidance below is at a basic level, giving developers of applications a basic set of guidelines to consider from their perspective. This is not a comprehensive list of considerations, and should not be treated as such, but ensuring that these fundamentals are covered will greatly improve the security of any IoT product.

General Recommendations
Consider the following recommendations for all user interfaces (local device, cloud-based and mobile):
 * Avoid potential Account Harvesting issues by:
 * Ensuring valid user accounts can't be identified by interface error messages
 * Ensuring strong passwords are required by users
 * Implementing account lockout after 3 - 5 failed login attempts

[ NOTE: Given the fact that each deployment and every environment is different, it is important to weigh the pros and cons of implementing the advice above before taking each step. ]

Consumer IoT Security Guidance
(DRAFT)

The goal of this section is help consumers purchase secure products in the Internet of Things space. The guidance below is at a basic level, giving consumers a basic set of guidelines to consider from their perspective. This is not a comprehensive list of considerations, and should not be treated as such, but ensuring that these fundamentals are covered will greatly aid the consumer in purchasing a secure IoT product.

General Recommendations
If you are looking to purchase a device or system, consider the following recommendations:
 * Include security in feature considerations when evaluating a product
 * Place Internet of Things devices on a separate network if possible using a firewall

[ NOTE: Given the fact that each deployment and every environment is different, it is important to weigh the pros and cons of implementing the advice above before taking each step. ]

= Top IoT Vulnerabilities =

For each attack surface areas, the following sections are included:


 * A description of the attack surface
 * Threat agents
 * Attack vectors
 * Security weaknesses
 * Technical impacts
 * Business impacts
 * Example vulnerabilities
 * Example attacks
 * Guidance on how to avoid the issue
 * References to OWASP and other related resources


 * I1 Insecure Web Interface
 * I2 Insufficient Authentication/Authorization
 * I3 Insecure Network Services
 * I4 Lack of Transport Encryption
 * I5 Privacy Concerns
 * I6 Insecure Cloud Interface
 * I7 Insecure Mobile Interface
 * I8 Insufficient Security Configurability
 * I9 Insecure Software/Firmware
 * I10 Poor Physical Security

= Talks =

RSA Conference San Francisco Securing the Internet of Things: Mapping IoT Attack Surface Areas with the OWASP IoT Top 10 Project Daniel Miessler, Practice Principal April 21, 2015 --- Defcon 23 IoT Attack Surface Mapping Daniel Miessler August 6-9, 2015

= Curated IoT Reading =
 * Craig Smith's IoT Reading List

= Community =

I Am The Cavalry

A global grassroots organization that is focused on issues where computer security intersects public safety and human life.

Their areas of focus include:
 * Medical devices
 * Automobiles
 * Home Electronics
 * Public Infrastructure

If This Then That (IFTTT)

A service that lets you create powerful connections with one simple statement.

Channels are the basic building blocks of IFTTT. Channels include:
 * Triggers - The this part of a Recipe
 * Actions - The that part of a Recipe

BuildItSecure.ly

A project focused on helping small business connect with security researchers to aid in securing their IoT-based products before going market.

Their goals include:
 * Focus effort towards small business
 * Build partnerships
 * Coordinate efforts
 * Curate informational resources
 * Present research

= IoT Conferences =


 * Internet of Things Events

Conference Call for Papers
 * WikiCFP - Internet of Things
 * WikiCFP - IoT