Radio communications are everywhere and can replace traditional wired connections to provide greater flexibility in new products and systems. However, this shift introduces unique risks to both consumer products and critical infrastructure. Identifying, analyzing, and exploiting these vulnerabilities requires some methodologies and specialized tools. In this talk, we will see the potential risks exposed by RF communications, and discuss the techniques and tools necessary to effectively uncover and address these security challenges.
Sébastien Dudek
Sébastien Dudek is the founder of PentHertz Consulting, a company that specializes in wireless and hardware security. He has a strong passion for identifying vulnerabilities in radio communication systems and has published research on various aspects of mobile security, including 5G security, Open RAN, baseband fuzzing, interception, mapping, and more. Additionally, he has conducted research on data transmission using power-line communication technologies, such as HomePlug AV, which includes domestic PLC plugs, as well as their applications in electric cars and charging stations. Sébastien also focuses on practical attacks involving various technologies like Wi-Fi, RFID, and other wireless communication systems.
Today, Sébastien Dudek and his team are actively engaged in the connected car industry, where they work on various wireless communication aspects such as immobilizers, V2X, IVC, and IVI, all connected via 5G and utilizing a variety of interfaces like Bluetooth Classic/BLE, Wi-Fi, RDS, DAP, wBMS, and more.