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Course Overview

Embedded systems power a wide range of modern technologies, from consumer electronics and automotive systems to industrial control systems, healthcare devices, and critical infrastructure. As these connected devices become increasingly integrated into everyday operations, securing them against cyber threats has become a fundamental requirement. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of embedded systems security, equipping learners with the knowledge and practical skills needed to develop, deploy, and maintain secure embedded devices throughout their lifecycle.

This course begins with the fundamentals of embedded systems, including their architecture, components, attack surfaces, and common security threats. You will explore secure firmware development, hardware security mechanisms, secure coding practices, secure boot implementation, communication security, cryptographic key management, and hands-on labs using the ESP32 platform. The course further covers Secure Software Development Lifecycle (Secure SDLC), threat modeling, static and dynamic code analysis, incident detection, secure firmware updates, remote device management, embedded security assessment tools, device hardening techniques, regulatory compliance, industry best practices, and emerging trends in embedded systems security.

By the end of this course, you will be able to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks in embedded systems while implementing secure development practices and operational controls to protect connected devices in real-world environments.

What You Will Learn

  • Understand embedded system architecture and attack surfaces.
  • Apply secure coding methods for firmware.
  • Use hardware security features like secure boot and trusted storage.
  • Protect communication channels on embedded devices.
  • Detect and respond to threats in embedded environments.
  • Plan updates, maintenance, and long-term support for secure devices.

Program Curriculum

  • Overview of Embedded Systems
  • Applications in Industry and Daily Use
  • Why Embedded Security Is Important
  • Typical Constraints and Challenges
  • Impact of Attacks on Embedded Devices
  • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • Components of Embedded Systems
  • Firmware, Memory, and Peripheral Interfaces
  • Hardware Access Paths
  • Communication Interfaces
  • Identifying High-risk Surfaces
  • Lab: ESP32 Attack Surface Analysis
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • Firmware Weaknesses
  • Insecure Interfaces
  • Supply Chain Risks
  • Physical Tampering Issues
  • Review of Real Attack Cases
  • Lab: Capturing Insecure IoT Traffic
  • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • Secure Coding Principles
  • Input Handling and Memory Safety
  • Firmware Integrity Checks
  • Build Process Security
  • Managing Sensitive Data in Software
  • Lab: Buffer Overflow on ESP32
  • Chapter 4 Quiz

  • Basic Hardware Protection Techniques
  • Secure Boot Workflow
  • Trusted Storage Methods
  • Device Authentication
  • Monitoring Hardware-level Changes
  • Lab: ESP32 Flash Memory Extraction
  • Chapter 5 Quiz

  • Secure Communication Protocols
  • Encryption for Resource-limited Devices
  • Key Management Practices
  • Network Access Control
  • Protecting Remote Connectivity
  • Lab: Secure MQTT with TLS in Node
  • Chapter 6 Quiz

  • Planning Secure Requirements
  • Threat Modeling
  • Code Reviews and Testing
  • Secure Deployment Preparation
  • Documentation Guidelines
  • Lab: Static Code Analysis for ESP32
  • Chapter 7 Quiz

  • Device-level Logging
  • Behavioral Monitoring
  • Identifying Anomalies
  • Response Planning
  • Post-incident Checks
  • Lab: IoT Security Logging and Monitoring
  • Chapter 8 Quiz

  • Secure Firmware Updates
  • Remote Management
  • Managing Lifecycle Risks
  • Patch Planning
  • Long-term Support Strategy
  • Lab: Secure OTA (Over the Air Update)
  • Chapter 9 Quiz

  • Static and Dynamic Analysis Tools
  • Hardware Security Testing Kits
  • Packet and Protocol Analyzers
  • Debugging and Forensic Tools
  • Chapter 10 Quiz

  • Secure Configuration Practices
  • Avoiding Common Errors
  • Access Control Planning
  • Device Hardening
  • Documentation and Compliance
  • Chapter 11 Quiz

  • Recap of Key Learnings from the Course
  • Trends in Connected Device Security
  • Planning Skills for Future Roles
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Instructor

Muhammad Afzal

Muhammad Afzal is a freelance developer who was passionate about Web, Cloud &IoT. He has been working on tech projects for more than 13 years. He has worked for international clients & firms and has been involved in a wide variety of projects and technologies, including Smart Agriculture, Warehouse monitoring, Environmental monitoring solutions, and many others. For several years, he has been focusing on the IoT ecosystem. He is currently working as a Freelance IoT consultant to clients around the world. He also produces education content for Udemy, YouTube regarding IoT, Cloud, and Web. He also writes for Different IoT Tech companies regarding their products and services. Beside all of that he is voluntarily organizing IoT Workshops for local community. His main objective nowadays is to help others to understand and implement IoT solutions.

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