The internet of things (IoT) is a rapidly growing technology which aims at connecting all devices to the existing internet infrastructure. It is the network of items, which enables various objects to collect and exchange data with the help of internet. As IoT creeps into every aspect of our existence, many security risks arise and the network that may just connect the home could pose a threat to the user if compromised. To protect your IoT systems and the security of your users, you'll need to know some solid IoT security best practices.

This comprehensive 2-in-1 course takes a detailed, step-by-step approach to security engineering for IoT through cryptographic solutions, identity, access management solutions and key management solutions for IoT systems. You’ll learn through practical demonstrations of case studies, clear explanations, and interesting real-world applications. It will give you a versatile range of IoT skills, which you will put to work in building and securing your own Internet of Things (IoT) systems.

This training program includes 2 complete courses, carefully chosen to give you the most comprehensive training possible.

The first course, Fundamentals of IoT Security, starts off with covering the fundamentals of IoT. You will then review use cases across various industries and understand common IoT components and technologies to provide a baseline understanding of the systems and devices that you need to protect. You will also review common security architectures that can be applied to IoT systems, and learn regulations and standards that apply to securing IoT systems. Next, you will explore IOT components such as the IoT (hardware, real-time operating systems (RTOS), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), messaging and communication protocols, and backend services. You will understand threats to IoT systems, attack vectors, current security regulations and standards, and common security architectures. Further, you will examine Privacy by Design (PbD) principles and walk through an example on Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA).

The second course, Security Engineering for the IoT, starts off with explaining approaches for securely designing and hardening IoT endpoints and systems. You will then learn how to implement a secure system design methodology within an organization. You will also examine what is required to securely design an IoT device, how to integrate your existing security services to protect an IoT system, how to select technologies that support your security endeavors, and negotiating security agreements with the IoT providers. Next, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the approaches for applying cryptographic solutions, identity and access management solutions, and key management solutions to the IoT systems. You will explore a case study on the connected vehicle market to identify its management approach and understand how biometrics play an interesting role in securing IoT devices. Finally, you will learn how to securely connect to the cloud, process and store data in the cloud, and integrate cloud security services for your IoT system.

By the end of this Learning Path, you will learn to identify threats of your organization's data and your own IoT systems and will secure them with the help of design techniques, applied cryptography, and secure cloud connectivity.

Meet Your Expert(s):

We have the best work of the following esteemed author(s) to ensure that your learning journey is smooth:

• Brian Russell is a chief engineer focused on cyber security solutions for Leidos. He oversees the design and development of security solutions and the implementation of privacy and trust controls for customers, with a focus on securing Internet of Things (IoT). He leads efforts that include security engineering for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and connected vehicles and development security systems, including high assurance cryptographic key management systems. He has 16 years of information security experience. He serves as chair of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Internet of Things (IoT) Working Group, and as a member of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Technological Advisory Council (TAC) Cybersecurity Working Group. Brian also volunteers in support of the Center for Internet Security (CIS) 20 Critical Security Controls Editorial Panel and the Securing Smart Cities (SSC) Initiative.