How to Secure Your IoT Devices at Home?

Introduction

Over 50 million Indian homes now use smart cameras, bulbs, and doorbells — 90% still with default “admin/admin” passwords. Hackers watch you sleep, listen to conversations, and add your devices to botnets. Our 8,000+ placed students at Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies legally hack 50+ real Indian IoT devices daily in lab, then secure the same devices for builders, societies, and smart cities while earning ₹18 to 65 LPA packages.

Top 10 IoT Security Risks in Indian Homes (2025)

• Default passwords (admin/admin, 12345678)
• Exposed to internet via UPnP
• No firmware updates for years
• Unencrypted camera/doorbell streams
• Cloud account with weak password
• Old devices running Mirai-vulnerable firmware
• Bluetooth/Zigbee replay attacks
• Guest Wi-Fi sharing main network
• Apps with dangerous permissions
• No network segmentation

10-Step Home IoT Security Checklist (Do This Today)

1. Change default password of every device
2. Disable UPnP on router & devices
3. Disable cloud access if not needed
4. Update firmware immediately & regularly
5. Create separate IoT-only Wi-Fi network
6. Block IoT network from accessing other devices
7. Use strong unique Wi-Fi password (WPA3)
8. Disable WPS on router
9. Turn off microphone/camera when not in use
10. Buy only brands with regular security updates

Our Real Smart Home IoT Lab (Used Daily)

• 50+ real devices: Xiaomi, Realme, Wipro, Syska, CP Plus, Hikvision, Dahua, TP-Link
• Full Tuya, Mi Home, Google Home, Alexa setup
• Mirai botnet creation & mitigation lab
• Bluetooth & Zigbee hacking tools (HackRF, Ubertooth)
• Shodan & Censys scanning station
• Weekly new vulnerable firmware

Only institute in India with physical smart home hacking lab.

Secure your home legally. Complete IoT security training

Career After Mastering IoT Security

Graduates become IoT Security Specialist (₹20–65 LPA), Smart Home Pentester, Embedded Security Engineer at TCS, Wipro, L&T, Siemens, Reliance Jio, smart city projects, and global firms.

See the ultimate IoT career path

Conclusion

Your smart home is only as secure as its weakest bulb. One hacked camera can destroy privacy forever. Our graduates stop it daily and earn massive salaries. Join Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies, India’s only institute with live physical IoT lab and 8,000+ placements. New batches every Monday in Pune + 100% live online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Xiaomi camera safe?

No. Change password & disable cloud if possible.

Should I disable UPnP?

Yes. 100% — stops auto port-forwarding.

Best router for IoT isolation?

Any router with VLAN/guest network support.

Which institute has real IoT devices?

Only Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha.

Salary after IoT security?

Freshers ₹18–65 LPA instantly.

Can hackers see my camera?

Yes. 90% Indian cameras have default passwords.

Do smart bulbs need security?

Yes. Many allow network takeover.

Next batch starting?

Every Monday in Pune plus live online.

100% placement?

Yes. Written guarantee.

Free demo available?

Yes. Every Saturday 11 AM.

Girls in IoT security?

Yes. Many top specialists are women.

Weekend batches?

Yes. Full weekend lab access.

Non-IT can learn?

Yes. We teach from zero.

Job abroad after course?

Yes. Many placed in USA, Israel, Singapore.

Parents can attend demo?

Yes. Special sessions available.