Cybersecurity and Privacy in the IoT

Critical Thinking, Innovation, Research and Development, Commercialization

Cybersecurity and Privacy in the IoT

Learn about the security and privacy implications of the IoT and how to design a secure system.

About this course

As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow so will the number of privacy and security concerns and issues. As a professional working in the field, it is essential to understand the potential security risks and how to best mitigate them.
In this course, you will learn about security and privacy issues in IoT environments. We’ll explore the organizational risks posed by IoT networks, and the principles of IoT device vulnerabilities. We’ll also look at software and hardware IoT Applications for industry.
With billions of devices tracking our every move, privacy is a critical issue. We will explore and discuss the social and commercial implications the IoT brings to society.

Estimated 5 weeks

4-6 hours per week

Self-paced

Progress at your own speed

What you’ll learn

Identify and analyse IoT security and privacy risks
Concept design for secure hardware and software
Analyse the social and privacy impacts of the IoT.

Institution: CurtinX
Subject: Computer Science
Level: Introductory
Prerequisites: None

Langauge: English
Video Transcript: English
Associated programs: MicroMasters® Program in Internet of Things (IoT)

About the instructors

Iain Murray AM

Professor and Curtin Academy Fellow at Curtin University

About the instructors

Nazanin Mohammadi

Network Specialist at Curtin University

Eleanor Sandry

Lecturer in Internet Studies at Curtin University

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