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Fundamentals of IoT Security

Learn about the Internet of Things and its importance in business technology
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Course: On-Demand
Essential Provider KnowledgeCity  5 Lessons ·  15m  in Arabic, English 

Course Description

The Internet of Things, or IoT, is a network of interconnected devices that collect and exchange data. These devices, ranging from sensors to smartphones and wearables, are embedded with technology to communicate over the internet; and they can be controlled and automated. Effective IoT security addresses a range of issues, including data privacy, data integrity, authentication, and device management. IoT security requires us to follow standards while preparing for continuous evolution that will help us address emerging threats. Understanding these requirements and challenges is an important prerequisite for anyone getting involved in the development, deployment, and management of IoT systems.

In these lessons on Fundamentals of IoT Device Security, we’ll discuss the Internet of Things and how it applies to business technologies. You’ll learn about the impact and challenges of IoT on modern businesses. We’ll also go over IoT's system components and the transition from SCADA to IIOT. Then we’ll review some established security standards and helpful guidelines.

What You'll Learn

  • Describe the Internet of Things (IoT) and how it functions
  • Understand the functions of IoT system components and architecture
  • Explain established IoT security standards and helpful guidelines
  • Identify the impact and challenges of IoT on modern businesses
  • Recognize the transition from SCADA to IIoT

Key Takeaways

  • The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of interconnected devices that collect and exchange data over the internet.
  • IoT devices range from sensors to smartphones and wearables, and they can be controlled and automated.
  • Effective IoT security addresses data privacy, data integrity, authentication, and device management.
  • IoT security requires following standards while preparing for continuous evolution to address emerging threats.
  • Understanding IoT requirements and challenges is an important prerequisite for anyone involved in the development, deployment, and management of IoT systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

It is for anyone getting involved in the development, deployment, and management of IoT systems, since understanding IoT requirements and challenges is an important prerequisite for that work.

What topics does this course cover?

It covers the Internet of Things and how it applies to business technologies, the impact and challenges of IoT on modern businesses, IoT's system components, the transition from SCADA to IIoT, and established security standards and helpful guidelines.

What skills will I gain from this course?

You will gain knowledge of the Internet of Things (IoT) and security devices.

What does effective IoT security address?

Effective IoT security addresses a range of issues, including data privacy, data integrity, authentication, and device management.

How is the course structured?

The course is organized into lessons covering an Introduction, Understanding the Internet of Things (IoT), IoT's Architecture, IoT Security Requirements, and a Test Your Knowledge section.