BrowserStack QA Meetup - Los Angeles

🛡️ Hacked in Plain Sight: Why IoT Devices Are the New Cyber Battleground ...And How to Test Them Right From the smart thermostat in your hallway to the sensors powering critical national infrastructure, IoT devices have woven themselves into the fabric of modern life. But there’s a catch: most were built with security as an afterthought. In an era where a "smart" lightbulb can be a gateway to a corporate network, traditional QA approaches are no longer enough. Join us for an intensive deep dive into the growing risks of the IoT ecosystem and learn how to transform your testing workflow into a frontline defense. 🔍 Why This Session Matters As IoT devices proliferate, they’ve become the "low-hanging fruit" for cyber attackers. This session moves past the theory to explore real-world attack scenarios, explaining why standard functional testing often misses critical vulnerabilities that hackers exploit in seconds. What we'll cover: The Reality of the Risk: Understanding why IoT is currently the primary target for large-scale breaches.The "How" of the Hack: A breakdown of common attack vectors and how systems are compromised in the wild.Modern Testing Strategies: Why "traditional" QA fails IoT and how to pivot to a security-first mindset.The Proactive Workflow: How to integrate security testing into your existing development lifecycle without sacrificing speed. 💡 Key Takeaways By the end of this session, you will be equipped to: Identify real security risks unique to IoT architectures.Master the tools and techniques specifically designed for IoT security testing.Implement a secure QA workflow that catches vulnerabilities before they reach production.Apply practical, enterprise-grade security best practices immediately. 🎙️ About the Speaker Bohdan Savchuk Co-Founder of Anbosoft | QA & Cybersecurity Expert With over 12 years of experience specializing in the intersection of QA and cybersecurity, Bohdan is a veteran in the IoT space. As the Co-Founder of Anbosoft, he has dedicated his career to helping companies build products that are as resilient as they are innovative. Bohdan is a firm believer that quality is a collective responsibility and is passionate about uncovering the "why" behind every bug.