Why Hack Embedded Devices?
• Cost – Embedded devices are much cheaper than a laptop, desktop, or server. For a mere $60 you can get an embedded device, load it with Linux, and use it like you would any other Linux server. • Power Consumption – If you.ve ever tried to build a security lab in your home or small office, you know one of the greatest challenges is power consumption. It is expensive to install and maintain enough power for servers and desktops, including providing the appropriate amount of UPS battery power to protect your computers from power spikes and outages. Embedded devices draw much less power (typically only a couple of watts), and due to the flash based storage, disk damage due to power failure is less of a concern. • Cooling – Servers, desktops, and laptops generate an enormous amount of heat, making your lab or server room very hot in the summer months without the proper cooling. Embedded devices generate much less heat. • Size – Lets face it, rack space is expensive whether you are maintai
