How to Hack Devices using Shodan

This course teaches how Shodan, the world’s most powerful internet-connected device search engine, is used for ethical hacking, security research, and cyber defense. Instead of hacking devices, students learn how to identify exposed systems, misconfigurations, open ports, vulnerable services, and outdated software — all within legal boundaries. The course focuses on understanding what attackers see so you can fix security issues before they are exploited. You will gain hands-on experience with Shodan filters, queries, dashboards, and reports to analyze servers, IoT devices, webcams, routers, and industrial systems in a responsible and ethical way. This course is ideal for cybersecurity students, ethical hackers, IT administrators, SOC analysts, and anyone interested in internet-wide security exposure. What You Will Learn What Shodan is and how it works Internet-wide scanning concepts Finding exposed devices & services (analysis only) Understanding open ports and banners Identifying vulnerable software versions IoT, routers, cameras & server exposure awareness Shodan filters and advanced search queries Using Shodan for security audits How attackers misuse Shodan (theory) How to secure devices found on Shodan Legal & ethical guidelines for Shodan usage