Training: Mastering Embedded Firmware Modification with Firmware Mod Kit

$3,465

  • 3 days
  • Onsite
  • 8 people max.
Ref: EWU140
8 people max.
$3,465
In-company rate: from $6,290 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
3 days
Onsite

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Why this program matters

  • Without mastery of embedded firmware modification, 70 % of IoT vulnerabilities go unnoticed, exposing critical systems to devastating attacks.

  • A breach tied to poorly analyzed firmware costs a company an average of 4,2 millions d'euros, according to the IBM Cost of a Data Breach 2023 study, along with prolonged business disruptions and crushing GDPR fines.

  • Every month without advanced skills, your team wastes 50 heures on inefficient manual analyses, undermining competitiveness and engineers' careers against agile competitors.

  • The urgency is here: remain vulnerable, and pay the steep price.

Célian Lebacle, Learni trainer · Web & mobile expert
Célian Lebacle

Learni trainer · Web & mobile expert

73%productivity gap
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Embedded Firmware Modification training objectives

  • Understand the challenges of modifying embedded firmwares.
  • Install and configure Firmware Mod Kit on a Linux environment.
  • Extract, analyze, and modify firmwares from various devices.
  • Automate firmware processing for pentesting or security research.
  • Avoid common pitfalls and adopt best practices for software integrity.

Program

Embedded Firmware Modification curriculum: 3 modules over 3 days

Module 1 : Fundamentals of Embedded Systems and Firmwares

• Introduction to embedded systems and firmwares: typologies, formats, lifecycle • Analysis of common hardware architectures (ARM, MIPS, x86...) • Presentation of the toolchain for firmware analysis • Hands-on with the Linux environment for firmware handling • Installation and configuration of Firmware Mod Kit • Case study: exploration of main firmware file types

Module 2 : Firmware Extraction and Modification with Firmware Mod Kit

• Detailed presentation of tools integrated in Firmware Mod Kit (unsquashfs, squashfs, binwalk, etc.) • Step-by-step extraction of a real firmware (router or IoT) • Analysis of the extracted filesystem, detection of potential vulnerabilities and backdoors • Modification of configuration, insertion or removal of software modules, customization of boot scripts • Repackaging of the modified firmware without compromising signature or compatibility • Practical exercises: common modifications and automations

Module 3 : Automation, Security, and Best Practices

• Advanced scripting for firmware modding automation • Case study: preparation for pentesting embedded devices • Risk management during modification (bricking, integrity loss, compatibility) • Security analysis of modified firmwares, testing, and validation • Tips for documenting the process and maintaining traceability • Summary: review of advanced use cases for Firmware Mod Kit • Validation quiz and closing workshop: modification of a complete target firmware

How Embedded Firmware Modification skills are assessed

  • Multiple-choice quiz to verify learning outcomes at the end of the training
  • Continuous evaluation through practical exercises on various firmwares, with work presentations at each step
  • Final workshop: complete autonomous customization of a firmware

How the Embedded Firmware Modification course is taught

  • Theoretical presentations supported by step-by-step demonstrations
  • Practical exercises on real firmwares
  • Concrete case studies (IoT, routers, NAS, etc.)
  • Access to firmware images for training
  • Complete course materials (slides, scripts, documentation)

Embedded Firmware Modification training: access and practical arrangements

The Training: Mastering Embedded Firmware Modification with Firmware Mod Kit program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training: Mastering Embedded Firmware Modification with Firmware Mod Kit program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training: Mastering Embedded Firmware Modification with Firmware Mod Kit program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your Embedded Firmware Modification training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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FAQ

Embedded Firmware Modification: frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Training: Mastering Embedded Firmware Modification with Firmware Mod Kit training?+
They can understand the challenges of modifying embedded firmwares, install and configure Firmware Mod Kit on a Linux environment and extract, analyze, and modify firmwares from various devices. Those are the stated objectives of the Training: Mastering Embedded Firmware Modification with Firmware Mod Kit program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Training: Mastering Embedded Firmware Modification with Firmware Mod Kit program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Fundamentals of Embedded Systems and Firmwares. Day 2: Firmware Extraction and Modification with Firmware Mod Kit. Day 3: Automation, Security, and Best Practices. The Training: Mastering Embedded Firmware Modification with Firmware Mod Kit program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.
How is Training: Mastering Embedded Firmware Modification with Firmware Mod Kit training assessed?+
Assessment relies on multiple-choice quiz to verify learning outcomes at the end of the training, continuous evaluation through practical exercises on various firmwares, with work presentations at each step and final workshop: complete autonomous customization of a firmware. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Training: Mastering Embedded Firmware Modification with Firmware Mod Kit program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Training: Mastering Embedded Firmware Modification with Firmware Mod Kit training cost per participant?+
Training: Mastering Embedded Firmware Modification with Firmware Mod Kit training costs $3,465 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $6,290 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Training: Mastering Embedded Firmware Modification with Firmware Mod Kit training take?+
3 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Training: Mastering Embedded Firmware Modification with Firmware Mod Kit training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Training: Mastering Embedded Firmware Modification with Firmware Mod Kit training?+
Basic knowledge of Linux systems and programming (Python, Bash or C recommended), fundamental networking concepts.
Is a certificate issued after Training: Mastering Embedded Firmware Modification with Firmware Mod Kit training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Training: Mastering Embedded Firmware Modification with Firmware Mod Kit training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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