CYB207 – Embedded Systems and IoT Security

In this unit students will be introduced to a holistic security landscape for embedded and IoT-based systems, which are increasingly being deployed in smart homes, as well as in organisational and industrial networks. As with other Industry 4.0 tools, embedded and IoT-based systems introduce new functionalities and flexibility, but they also create a new cybersecurity landscape that needs to be protected and managed. The first module covers the principles of industrial control systems security, IoT security, system software considerations, security policies and threats for embedded operating systems. The second module includes the study of virtualisation, remote device management and security engineering, as well as embedded systems cryptography. The third module covers data protection protocols for embedded systems. The fourth module introduces use cases for embedded systems and IoT security including: automotive security, PUF authentication, biometrics for industrial IoT and zero-trust architectures.

Learning Outcomes:

• Explain fundamentals of industrial control systems security and IoT security
• Apply fundamentals of cybersecurity and relevant standards to assess the cybersecurity posture of embedded and IoT systems including threats, vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies
• Design security mitigation strategies and countermeasures to safeguard embedded and IoT systems from emerging cyber threats

Examine and report on cybersecurity threats for embedded and IoT systems