Learning to Hack Bluetooth Low Energy with BLE CTF

Learning to Hack Bluetooth Low Energy with BLE CTF

Level of Instruction: Beginner

Instructed by: Ryan Holeman, Alek Amrani

Abstract:

BLE CTF is a series of Bluetooth Low Energy challenges in a capture-the-flag format. It was created to teach the fundamentals of interacting with and hacking Bluetooth Low Energy services. Each exercise, or flag, aims to interactively introduce a new concept to the user.

Over the past few years, BLE CTF has expanded to support multiple platforms and skill levels. Various books, workshops, training, and conferences have utilized it as an educational platform and CTF. As an open source, low-cost of entry, and expandable education solution, BLE CTF has helped progress Bluetooth security research.

This workshop will teach the fundamentals of interacting with and hacking Bluetooth Low Energy services. Each exercise, or flag, aims to interactively introduce a new concept to the user. For this workshop, we will undergo a series of exercises to teach beginner students new concepts and allow more seasoned users to try new tools and techniques. After completing this workshop, you should have a good solid understanding of how to interact with and hack on BLE devices in the wild.