IoT Security: Access Control and Network Security

Overview

In this course, you'll continue developing your IoT security skills by implementing secure authentication, authorization, and monitoring of IoT systems. You'll also ensure the security of IP networks, wireless networks, mobile networks, and edge networks. This is the second course in a multi-course Specialization. All of the courses in this Specialization require that you use the provided virtual machines, which include all of the necessary tools and system configurations for the activity environment. The course setup instructions provided in the first course go into more detail about the hardware and software requirements.

Syllabus

Controlling Access to IoT Resources

The IoT Security Practitioner should aim to ensure that the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IoT resources are maintained. These goals are largely achieved through the three related concepts of authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA).

Securing IoT Networks

IoT makes use of a wide variety of different networking technologies. Some types of networks, such as TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, and cellular have been extended to provide support for low-power IoT devices. Other types of networks have been created or adapted specifically to support IoT edge networks. New types of devices, such as IoT gateways, have been added to provide support for the special needs of IoT networking. All of these technologies present an attack surface that the IoT Security Practitioner must consider when protecting IoT systems.