Implementing Security in IoT and Edge Devices
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Implementing Security in IoT and Edge Devices
This course is part of Security at the Edge Specialization
Instructor: LearnQuest Network
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- Information Privacy
- Security Controls
- Hardening
- Internet Of Things
- Vulnerability Assessments
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Encryption
- Cybersecurity
- Cryptography
- Threat Modeling
- Computer Hardware
- Vulnerability Management
- Data Security
- Endpoint Security
- Security Engineering
- Network Security
- Personally Identifiable Information
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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 Module 1, learners will learn about security challenges and vulnerabilities. Module 2 consists of topics such as hardware security, security-by-design, and best practices for edge computing. Continuing to Module 3, learners will discuss privacy, compliance, and regulatory considerations in edge computing.
During this module, you will dive into IoT device security and their vulnerabilities within edge networks, focusing on their unique attributes and limitations.
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7 videos2 readings3 assignments1 plugin
7 videosβ’Total 33 minutes
- Welcome to the Course!β’1 minute
- IoT in Edge Computing: Security Implications and Challenges β’6 minutes
- Security Aspects for IoT Devices in Edge Networksβ’6 minutes
- More Security Aspects for IoT Devices in Edge Networksβ’4 minutes
- Common Vulnerabilities in IoT Devices and Their Implications β’5 minutes
- Common Vulnerabilities in IoT Devices and Their Implications continuedβ’4 minutes
- IoT Device Vulnerabilities in Different Network Environments β’7 minutes
2 readingsβ’Total 20 minutes
- Meet Your Instructorβ’10 minutes
- Course Syllabusβ’10 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 120 minutes
- Lesson 1 Quiz: Securing IoT Devices in Edge Networks: Navigating the Security Landscapeβ’30 minutes
- Lesson 2 Quiz: Recognizing IoT Device Vulnerabilities in Edge Networksβ’30 minutes
- Module 1 Exam: Understanding IoT Device Security in the Context of Edge Computingβ’60 minutes
1 pluginβ’Total 15 minutes
- A Safe and Secure Smart Home Security Cameraβ’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 videosβ’Total 35 minutes
- Fundamentals of Hardware Security β’6 minutes
- Common Encryption Techniques in IoT and Edge Device Dataβ’4 minutes
- The Importance of Hardware Securityβ’6 minutes
- Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities and Ripple20β’6 minutes
- Approaches to IoT and Edge Device Security Designβ’6 minutes
- IoT and Edge Security Best Practices, Testing and Validation of Security Measuresβ’7 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 30 minutes
- AWS IoT Security at the Edgeβ’30 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 120 minutes
- Lesson 1 Quiz: Hardware Security in IoT and Edge Devicesβ’30 minutes
- Lesson 2 Quiz: Security-by-Design in IoT and Edge Device Developmentβ’30 minutes
- Module 2 Exam: Building Secure IoT and Edge Devicesβ’60 minutes
1 discussion promptβ’Total 20 minutes
- Testing and Validating Security Measuresβ’20 minutes
1 pluginβ’Total 15 minutes
- Hardware Security Challenge: Identifying Vulnerabilitiesβ’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 videosβ’Total 26 minutes
- Privacy Challenges in IoT and Edge Networks β’5 minutes
- Compliance and Regulatory Considerations in IoT and Edge Computing Privacy β’8 minutes
- Overview of Privacy Risk Assessment in Designing Privacy for IoT and Edge Computing β’6 minutes
- Case Study: Privacy-Enhanced IoT Devices for Healthcare Monitoringβ’7 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 30 minutes
- A Double-Edged Swordβ’30 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 120 minutes
- Lesson 1 Quiz: Privacy Challenges, Compliance, and Regulatory Considerations in IoT and Edge Computingβ’30 minutes
- Lesson 2 Quiz: Best Practices in IoT and Edge Privacyβ’30 minutes
- Module 3 Exam: Privacy Preservation in Edge Computingβ’60 minutes
1 discussion promptβ’Total 20 minutes
- Privacy Risk Assessments and Impact Assessmentsβ’20 minutes
1 pluginβ’Total 15 minutes
- IoT Privacy Measuresβ’15 minutes
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