LTE Pwnage - Hacking Core Network Elements

Explore the world of LTE network security in this 53-minute conference talk from the Hack In The Box Security Conference. Delve into the evolution of telecom equipment, from legacy systems to modern LTE infrastructure, and discover the vulnerability research opportunities in standardized software running on ATCA hardware. Learn about DoS attacks against telecom core elements, specific vulnerabilities in network equipment, and the challenges of security in the telecom domain. Witness a demonstration of a virtualized Huawei HSS and its vulnerabilities. Gain insights into conducting practical telecom product security reviews, the limitations of certification attempts, and implementing an effective security lifecycle using automation and open-source tools. Benefit from the expertise of Philippe Langlois, a renowned security researcher and entrepreneur in telecom and network security, as he shares his extensive knowledge and experience in this critical field.

Intro
LTE Network Environment
Internet Security
Network Elements
Old SS7 Attacks
SS7 Tunneling
Load bees
Wrong Switch
Diameter
Does it crash
Huawei
Unity
Security
Complexity
One Network
Magic Spread
IPSec
Private DNS
NAT
Bias
Vendors
Security in Telecom