BLE Training | Hands-on Bluetooth Low Energy Training Workshop
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is at the forefront of wireless communication in modern embedded systems, wearables, and IoT applications. This workshop by Tonex provides a practical and detailed understanding of BLE architecture, protocol stack, and application development. Cybersecurity professionals benefit immensely as BLE is increasingly targeted by attackers exploiting misconfigurations and weak encryption implementations. Participants will explore BLE-specific security models, identify risks in BLE-enabled ecosystems, and apply mitigation strategies. This hands-on training equips engineers and developers with both the technical foundation and critical cybersecurity awareness necessary to design secure, reliable BLE applications.
Audience:
- Embedded Systems Engineers
- IoT Developers
- Wireless Communication Professionals
- Firmware Engineers
- Application Developers
- Cybersecurity Professionals
Learning Objectives:
- Understand BLE architecture and core protocols
- Analyze and troubleshoot BLE communication layers
- Develop BLE applications with secure design principles
- Examine BLE stack implementation and system integration
- Evaluate BLE-based attack vectors and mitigation strategies
- Strengthen BLE cybersecurity across different platforms
Course Modules:
Module 1: BLE Architecture Overview
- BLE protocol layers and stack roles
- GAP and GATT fundamentals
- Connection establishment and states
- Advertising and scanning concepts
- Data throughput limitations
- Role of L2CAP in BLE
Module 2: BLE Communication Protocols
- Attribute Protocol (ATT) and GATT layers
- BLE profiles and services
- Secure pairing and bonding
- MTU exchange and fragmentation
- Connection interval optimization
- Custom characteristic definition
Module 3: BLE Security and Privacy
- BLE security architecture
- Pairing methods: Just Works, Passkey, OOB
- Encryption key distribution
- LE Secure Connections overview
- Tracking and privacy attacks
- Best practices for BLE hardening
Module 4: BLE in IoT Systems
- BLE integration in embedded systems
- Central vs. Peripheral roles
- BLE power optimization
- Over-the-air firmware updates
- BLE and cloud connectivity
- BLE mesh networking introduction
Module 5: Troubleshooting and Optimization
- BLE sniffer and packet analysis
- Signal strength and interference issues
- Debugging pairing failures
- Reducing latency in BLE apps
- Optimizing scan and advertising intervals
- Testing BLE connection robustness
Module 6: Cybersecurity Implications
- BLE vulnerabilities in smart devices
- Sniffing and replay attack risks
- GATT misconfiguration exposure
- Impacts of weak authentication
- BLE spoofing and rogue devices
- Securing BLE across application layers
Join Tonex’s expert-led “Hands-on BLE Training Workshop” to master BLE technologies from protocol to security. Build robust, secure BLE-enabled applications and strengthen your knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in wireless communication systems. Register now and lead the future of secure Bluetooth Low Energy solutions.