BlueZ Cluez: Getting to Know the Linux Bluetooth Protocol Stack

Presented at Diana Initiative 2020 Virtual, Aug. 22, 2020, noon (60 minutes)

There are many opportunities to learn about various protocols through the Internet of Things. One such protocol, Bluetooth, is a wireless protocol used for communicating data between devices from 2.400 to 2.485 GHz over short distances. This presentation introduces Bluez, a Bluetooth stack available in Linux, as a tool that researchers can utilize to study the protocol and identify potential vulnerabilities between devices exchanging data. In this case, we will leverage BlueZ and its features to control a light bulb. The presentation intends to cover the set-up and installation of pertinent tools in order to scan, identify devices, connect with the targeted device, and change the light bulb’s LED color. Audience members will walk away with a solid foundation of BlueZ and how to interact its tools to scan, connect, and tinker with devices.


Presenters:

  • Ria Baldevia - Speaker
    Ria Baldevia is a student at King's College London pursuing her PhD in digital humanities.

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