Description
The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in homes, industries, cities, and critical infrastructures has created new opportunities for innovation, but it has also introduced significant cybersecurity and privacy risks. This course offers a thorough examination of the complex security challenges in the IoT ecosystem, focusing on both technical and ethical aspects. Participants will learn about secure device design, communication protocols, data protection methods, encryption standards, authentication models, and threat mitigation strategies. The curriculum covers real-world attack scenarios, risk assessments, and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and NIST standards. Special attention is given to edge computing, cloud-based IoT systems, and AI-driven threat detection. Through interactive labs, case studies, and project-based learning, participants will develop practical skills in securing connected systems and ensuring compliance with privacy laws. Ideal for IT professionals, security analysts, system architects, and engineers, this course enables learners to design and implement secure-by-design IoT solutions that safeguard both data and user trust.
Labaran –
This course dives deep into real IoT threats and how to mitigate them. The case studies on smart home devices and industrial IoT systems were incredibly insightful.
Adeola –
Exactly what I needed to strengthen our company’s IoT compliance protocols. It covers everything from device-level encryption to GDPR concerns in a connected environment.
Sakirat –
Perfect mix of theory and real-world application. It helped me better understand the privacy risks in everyday IoT products, and the assignments made the learning stick.
Maureen –
Well-structured and highly relevant. The section on firmware vulnerabilities and secure updates really helped me improve our device security standards.
Ufuoma –
As someone building a connected product, this course was invaluable. It helped me think ahead about security design from the ground up—highly recommended for product teams!