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Physical Layer Auditing: Diodes, Photodiodes, and Magnetic Fields

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from DEV Community ·

This article explores how audits can extend beyond software logs to the physical layer, using diodes and photodiodes to detect data flow and light emissions, and magnetic fields to monitor system activity. It argues that traditional audits miss these signals, which can reveal hidden devices or tampering. The piece is a continuation of a series on 'Shadow SCADA' and physical security auditing.

Meridian48 take
While the concept of physical-layer auditing is intriguing, the article lacks concrete examples or case studies, making it more theoretical than practical for most security teams.
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