Encore - South Texas ISSA - Exploring IoT Hardware Exploitation

South Texas ISSA

What: Instructor-Led Training (2 CPE Hours)

When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Hours: 11:30 am CDT – 1:30 pm CDT

Instructor:

Aamerkhan Golandaz, Industrial IoT (IIoT) Security Architect, SLB

Location:

Microsoft

750 Town and Country Blvd

Suite #1000

Houston, TX 77024

ISSA Members: $20, includes 2 CPEs

ISSA Non-Member: $30, includes 2 CPEs

Prerequisite:

• Knowledge of basic security and cloud concepts

• Fundamental knowledge of networking principles

Skills Training Description: IoT Hardware Exploitation
During this encore presentation, the instructor will dive into the fascinating world of IoT hardware hacking and exploit the potential security blind spots. This introductory training equips you with the fundamental knowledge and tools to analyze, reverse engineer, and exploit vulnerabilities in the physical components of IoT devices. Whether you're a security professional, hardware enthusiast, or simply curious about the inner workings of the connected world, this training will empower you to:
• Understand the key hardware components of IoT devices.
• Explore common vulnerabilities lurking in firmware and circuitry.
• Be aware of essential tools for hardware analysis and debugging.
• Understand the tactics and techniques in hardware exploitation.
• Build practical defenses against hardware exploits and safeguard your own connected devices and those of others.

Instructor Bio:

Aamerkhan Golandaz is an Industrial IoT (IIoT) Security Architect with SLB, with over nine years of experience enhancing the security of applications and Industrial IoT infrastructure. Prestigious certifications from SANS and EC-Council fortify him. Throughout his career, Aamerkhan has excelled in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing & security architecture. His proficiency spans a spectrum of domains, including Web, Cloud, Mobile Applications, Industrial IoT Devices, and hardware design.

Questions: Contact the ISSA South Texas Education Director ([email protected])

Please Note: ***Registration closes Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm Central***

Additional Note: Members, please verify your email address on file with ISSA. This is where all course correspondence will be sent to members for CPE.

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