CSEC411
Internet of Things Security

Faculty
Anastasia Polyakova
Sr. Security Engineer at Alibaba Cloud Security Innovation Lab
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Course type
Fee for single course
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Skills you’ll learn
Overview
IoT (internet of things) is a network of physical objects—“things”— that are embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies for the purpose of connecting and exchanging data with other devices and systems over the internet. Nowadays IoT is one of the most rapidly growing industries - several billions of devices are connected to the Internet from wearable sport things to smart sensors of the oil industry and medical devices.
The Internet of Things course covers the basic aspects of IoT architecture, work mechanisms and its security.
Learning highlights
- Understand principles of IoT operation
- Assess potential security risks of smart devices adoption for business and personal needs
- Conduct security testing of smart device and it’s infrastructure
- Create IoT security guidance for a company
Course outline
15 classes
Session 1
Course introduction
Session 2
How IoT works
Session 3
IoT components
Session 4
IoT components (2)
Session 5
Device architecture
Session 6
Common attacks
Session 7
IoT Malware
Session 8
Threat modeling (infrastructure security)
Session 9
IoT security risks (infrastructure security)
Session 10
Security Testing and Risk mitigation
Session 11
Security Monitoring
Session 12
IoT risks (application security)
Session 13
Threat modeling (application security)
Session 14
SDL and best code practice
Session 15
Final exam
Course materials
Books
Prerequisites
Minimal programming knowledge. Basic network protocols knowledge
Methodology
Lectures, practice variety of mini projects that cover different tasks of security engineer’s work), final exam
Grading
Anastasia has more than 10 years of experience in the field of computer science. She started her career as system administrator then moved her focus to software development where she works as application security engineer. Anastasia conducts an information security course for automotive and IoT developers.
Graduated from Information Technology and Optics University of Saint-Petersburg.
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Internet of Things Security
by Anastasia Polyakova
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
May 23 - Jun 10, 2022
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
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FAQ
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate signed by the director of the program your course belonged to.
Do I need a visa?
This depends on your case. Please check with the Spanish or Thai consulate in your country of residence about visa requirements. We will do our part to provide you with the necessary documents, such as the Certificate of Enrollment.
Can I get a discount?
Yes. The easiest way to enroll in a course at a discounted price is to register for multiple courses. Registering for multiple courses will reduce the cost per individual course. Please ask the Admissions Office for more information about the other kinds of discounts we offer and what you can do to receive one.

