Course Description
The Internet of Things (IoT) enables data to be collected and analyzed on a massive scale, enabling well-informed decisions to be made quickly. However, the deluge of data handled by IoT systems is often acquired, processed, and presented using new technologies that are rapidly evolving and in some cases being rushed to market, creating new concerns for data privacy and cybersecurity.
Securing IoT systems can be a complicated proposition, involving hazards that many IT workers have never had to deal with. Solutions may involve resource-constrained IoT devices and technologies from many different vendors. IoT devices may be installed in vulnerable locations, and new network devices and protocols add complexity to the overall network architecture.
This course presents an approach for managing the security and data privacy of IoT throughout the entire lifecycle. Through a combination of hands-on activities and case studies, you will learn how to identify and remediate vulnerabilities that undermine IoT security, as well as strategies for managing risk, securing data throughout its entire lifecycle, protecting data privacy, ensuring that IoT resources can be accessed only by authorized users, managing risks related to device firmware and software, and protecting IoT devices from direct physical and network access.
Course Outline
Lesson 1: Managing IoT Risks
Topic A: Map the IoT Attack Surface
Topic B: Build in Security by Design
Lesson 2: Securing Web and Cloud Interfaces
Topic A: Identify Threats to IoT Web and Cloud Interfaces
Topic B: Prevent Injection Flaws
Topic C: Prevent Session Management Flaws
Topic D: Prevent Cross-Site Scripting Flaws
Topic E: Prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery Flaws
Topic F: Prevent Unvalidated Redirects and Forwards
Lesson 3: Securing Data
Topic A: Use Cryptography Appropriately
Topic B: Protect Data in Motion
Topic C: Protect Data at Rest
Topic D: Protect Data in Use
Lesson 4: Controlling Access to IoT Resources
Topic A: Identify the Need to Protect IoT Resources
Topic B: Implement Secure Authentication
Topic C: Implement Secure Authorization
Topic D: Implement Security Monitoring on IoT Systems
Lesson 5: Securing IoT Networks
Topic A: Ensure the Security of IP Networks
Topic B: Ensure the Security of Wireless Networks
Topic C: Ensure the Security of Mobile Networks
Topic D: Ensure the Security of IoT Edge Networks
Lesson 6: Ensuring Privacy
Topic A: Improve Data Collection to Reduce Privacy Concerns
Topic B: Protect Sensitive Data
Topic C: Dispose of Sensitive Data
Lesson 7: Managing Software and Firmware Risks
Topic A: Manage General Software Risks
Topic B: Manage Risks Related to Software Installation and Configuration
Topic C: Manage Risks Related to Software Patches and Updates
Topic D: Manage Risks Related to IoT Device Operating Systems and Firmware
Lesson 8: Promoting Physical Security
Topic A: Protect Local Memory and Storage
Topic B: Prevent Physical Port Access
Prerequisites
To ensure your success in this course you should have a fundamental understanding of IoT ecosystems, which you can obtain by taking the following CertNexus course:
- Certified Internet of Things (IoT) Practitioner (Exam ITP-110)
Duration
3 Days | 6 Nights*Academic Unit eligibility to be determined by college/university in which you are enrolled in a degree seeking program.