Access online and free of charge module 13 of C1b3rWall Academy 2026, promoted by the Spanish National Police and the University of Salamanca, where you will explore the current challenges and risks of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Cities from a cybersecurity-focused perspective. In this module, you will discover how the growing interconnection of devices, infrastructures, and smart urban systems creates new threats capable of affecting both privacy and people’s physical safety.

Throughout the training, you will explore different real-world scenarios related to the exploitation of vulnerabilities in IoT environments, analyzing how seemingly everyday devices can become attack vectors with critical impact. In addition, you will delve into the synergies between telecommunications, electronic security, and CCTV systems, addressing the opportunities and challenges arising from technological convergence in smart cities and hyperconnected environments.

Among the module’s featured content is the analysis of the Mirai case, one of the most relevant examples of malware targeting IoT devices, which will help you understand how botnets can exploit insecure systems to launch large-scale attacks and compromise digital infrastructures.

This module will enable you to acquire a general and up-to-date understanding of IoT, Smart Cities, and cybersecurity, combining essential technical, strategic, and practical knowledge to understand the risks and opportunities associated with an increasingly connected ecosystem.