A Practical Evaluation of Wireless Network Security for Internet of Things: Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
Сакен Тлеубердин, Konstantin Malakhov, Zhandos Boranbay, Aliya Issainova, Gani SERGAZIN · Trudy Universiteta · 2025
The objective of this research is to develop methodologies for identifying and analyzing vulnerabilities in wireless networks and assessing the security level of Internet of Things systems. The study employed ethical hacking techniques utilizing penetration testing tools for LoRaWAN and WLAN networks. The testing revealed significant vulnerabilities associated with device configuration and network protocols. Attacks such as replay, deauthentication, and password cracking were successfully executed, confirming the high probability of compromising such systems. To enhance security, it is recommended to transition to more secure activation methods in LoRaWAN, implement encryption in WLAN, regularly update device software, and introduce automated systems for continuous monitoring and vulnerability detection.