Explore strategies for securing IoT devices against botnet attacks in this informative conference talk. Learn essential steps IoT developers can take to protect their devices from malicious takeovers and prevent them from being used in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. Delve into topics such as embedded Linux security benefits, operating system security, file system protection, service and network layer security, and application security. Discover techniques for safeguarding sensitive data, implementing proper certificate verification, encrypting data, and using digital signatures. Address common vulnerabilities like account hijacking, replay attacks, and remote code execution. Gain valuable insights from Adam Englander, a virtual crime fighter with over 25 years of experience in building communities and applications, as he shares his expertise in battling botnet builders and securing the Internet of Things.