Introduction to hardware hacking and reverse engineering of digital devices, 21 October 2026
An exclusive introductory workshop led by Joe Grand from the US, the world-renowned ethical hardware hacker and computer engineer.
Joe, also known as ‘Kingpin’, is providing investigator subscribers with a rare opportunity to attend this online workshop that explores the hardware hacking process and the possibilities that exist to reverse engineer, manipulate, and compromise electronic devices.
It combines material from Joe Grand's Hardware Hacking Basics training course and his most popular hardware hacking presentations. Joe will provide live demonstrations of hardware hacking tools and techniques.
It is aimed at digital forensics staff, digital media investigators and investigators who want to gain a sound introduction into some of the key issues and techniques around hardware hacking. It serves as a gateway to Joe’s longer courses that he delivers both independently and with organisations including the Netherlands Forensic Institute.
The workshop is intended to lay the foundation into the world of hardware hacking and reverse engineering. No prior hardware, electronics, or security knowledge is required. All teaching and best practice is legal and ethical and is inline with current UK guidance around the legal extraction of data from electronic devices.
The content includes an overview of the following elements that are covered in more detail in Joe’s training courses:
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The hardware hacking process
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Tools and test measurement equipment
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Soldering and desoldering
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Circuit board reverse engineering and modification
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Signal identification and monitoring
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Hands-on techniques and skill building
Learning Objectives
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Understand the hardware hacking process, mindset, and purpose
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Hands-on experience with useful and relevant techniques
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Confidence to apply learned skills to electronic systems outside the classroom.
• Held online via Teams
• Certificates of CPD available
About Joe Grand
Joe is a world-renowned ethical hardware hacker, computer engineer, occasional YouTuber, member of L0pht Heavy Industries, and former technological juvenile delinquent.
He has created multiple hardware hacking tools, conference badges, talks, and training courses, all of which have shaped hacker culture and hardware security. Joe holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Boston University and an honorary Doctor of Science in Technology from the University of Advancing Technology.
HOW TO BOOK
Cost: £209 + VAT (GBP) per delegate per workshop (LEA and Government Agency rate). £259 + VAT (Industry rate), per delegate
Group bookings: We offer various discounts for group bookings depending on numbers, please contact us for details.
Booking: Please send the delegates name(s), email address(es) and purchase order (made out to The Investigator) to booking@the-investigator.co.uk or telephone +44(0)844 660 8707 for further information.
Payment can be made by PayPal/debit/credit card. The meeting link will be sent out 7 days before the event.