Implementing Security in IoT and Edge Devices

This course is part of Security at the Edge Specialization

Instructor: LearnQuest Network

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This course is intended for IoT Product Developers and Cybersecurity Professionals. By the end of the course, learners will be able to explain the security needs of IoT devices and list their security aspects and how to protect them, identify IoT device vulnerabilities and how to develop effective security strategies to safeguard against potential threats, explain the basics of hardware security, list common encryption techniques used in IoT and edge devices, apply security measures to secure IoT and edge device deployments, and more.

During this module, you will dive into IoT device security and their vulnerabilities within edge networks, focusing on their unique attributes and limitations.

What's included

7 videos2 readings3 assignments1 plugin

7 videos Total 33 minutes

Welcome to the Course! 1 minute
IoT in Edge Computing: Security Implications and Challenges 6 minutes
Security Aspects for IoT Devices in Edge Networks 6 minutes
More Security Aspects for IoT Devices in Edge Networks 4 minutes
Common Vulnerabilities in IoT Devices and Their Implications 5 minutes
Common Vulnerabilities in IoT Devices and Their Implications continued 4 minutes
IoT Device Vulnerabilities in Different Network Environments 7 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

Meet Your Instructor 10 minutes
Course Syllabus 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 120 minutes

Module 1 Exam: Understanding IoT Device Security in the Context of Edge Computing 60 minutes
Lesson 1 Quiz: Securing IoT Devices in Edge Networks: Navigating the Security Landscape 30 minutes
Lesson 2 Quiz: Recognizing IoT Device Vulnerabilities in Edge Networks 30 minutes

1 plugin Total 15 minutes

A Safe and Secure Smart Home Security Camera 15 minutes

During this module, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of hardware security principles, encryption techniques, design considerations, and skills to secure IoT and edge device deployments effectively.

What's included

6 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

6 videos Total 35 minutes

Fundamentals of Hardware Security 6 minutes
Common Encryption Techniques in IoT and Edge Device Data 4 minutes
The Importance of Hardware Security 6 minutes
Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities and Ripple20 6 minutes
Approaches to IoT and Edge Device Security Design 6 minutes
IoT and Edge Security Best Practices, Testing and Validation of Security Measures 7 minutes

1 reading Total 30 minutes

AWS IoT Security at the Edge 30 minutes

3 assignments Total 120 minutes

Module 2 Exam: Building Secure IoT and Edge Devices 60 minutes
Lesson 1 Quiz: Hardware Security in IoT and Edge Devices 30 minutes
Lesson 2 Quiz: Security-by-Design in IoT and Edge Device Development 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 20 minutes

Testing and Validating Security Measures 20 minutes

1 plugin Total 15 minutes

Hardware Security Challenge: Identifying Vulnerabilities 15 minutes

During this module, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of privacy challenges and solutions within IoT and edge networks in order to enhance your capability to ensure data privacy and security in IoT and edge computing environments.

What's included

4 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

4 videos Total 26 minutes

Privacy Challenges in IoT and Edge Networks 5 minutes
Compliance and Regulatory Considerations in IoT and Edge Computing Privacy 8 minutes
Overview of Privacy Risk Assessment in Designing Privacy for IoT and Edge Computing 6 minutes
Case Study: Privacy-Enhanced IoT Devices for Healthcare Monitoring 7 minutes

1 reading Total 30 minutes

A Double-Edged Sword 30 minutes

3 assignments Total 120 minutes

Module 3 Exam: Privacy Preservation in Edge Computing 60 minutes
Lesson 1 Quiz: Privacy Challenges, Compliance, and Regulatory Considerations in IoT and Edge Computing 30 minutes
Lesson 2 Quiz: Best Practices in IoT and Edge Privacy 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 20 minutes

Privacy Risk Assessments and Impact Assessments 20 minutes

1 plugin Total 15 minutes

IoT Privacy Measures 15 minutes

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