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Whether you're a network engineer transitioning into security, a developer integrating AI into IoT systems, or an IT manager overseeing smart infrastructure - this course is built to deliver results, regardless of your starting point. For software engineers, you'll master secure API design between AI models and sensor networks. For cybersecurity analysts, you'll learn threat modelling techniques specific to distributed edge devices. For project managers, you'll gain the ability to audit and validate AI-IoT security frameworks with confidence. This works even if you've never worked with machine learning models before, even if your background is in traditional IT, and even if you're unsure where to begin with IoT security architecture. Graduates have included mid-level administrators who secured promotions within 90 days, consultants who doubled their client retention through enhanced security proposals, and engineers who led award-winning smart city deployments. One learner, previously working in industrial automation, transitioned into a six-figure role as an AI security architect within six months of completion. - “I had zero experience with neural networks. Within three weeks, I was implementing anomaly detection models on sensor data and presenting findings to CISOs.” - Rafael M, Cybersecurity Consultant
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Module 1: Foundations of AI and IoT Convergence - Understanding the evolution of IoT ecosystems
- Key characteristics of smart connected devices
- Core components of an IoT architecture: sensors, gateways, networks, platforms
- The role of cloud and edge computing in IoT
- Introduction to artificial intelligence in automation systems
- Differences between machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks
- How AI enhances decision-making in real-time IoT environments
- Data lifecycle in AI-driven IoT networks
- Common use cases across industries: healthcare, manufacturing, smart cities
- Understanding latency, bandwidth, and scalability constraints
- Fundamental security challenges in distributed device networks
- Threat taxonomy for IoT devices and communication layers
- Regulatory landscape overview: GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001 implications
- Establishing a security mindset for convergence technologies
- Identifying high-risk components in heterogeneous systems
- Security by design principles in IoT product development
Module 2: Threat Landscape Analysis for AI-Powered IoT Systems - Attack vectors targeting IoT device firmware
- Exploitation of default credentials in consumer and industrial devices
- Man-in-the-middle attacks on unencrypted device communications
- Denial-of-service targeting edge nodes and gateways
- Firmware reverse engineering techniques used by attackers
- Persistence mechanisms in compromised embedded systems
- Physical tampering risks and countermeasures
- Supply chain attacks in hardware and software components
- AI model poisoning: methods and motivations
- Data injection attacks on sensor input streams
- Adversarial machine learning: fooling neural networks
- Model inversion and membership inference attacks
- Privacy leakage from AI inference outputs
- Zero-day vulnerabilities in open-source IoT libraries
- Botnet formation using compromised smart devices
- Geolocation tracking through device metadata
- Insider threats in operational technology environments
- Ransomware targeting Industrial IoT (IIoT) environments
Module 3: Core Security Frameworks and Industry Standards - NIST Cybersecurity Framework for IoT (CSF)
- ISO/IEC 30141: IoT Reference Architecture
- ETSI EN 303 645: Baseline Requirements for Consumer IoT Security
- OWASP Internet of Things Top Ten
- MITRE ATT&CK for IoT: adversary tactics and techniques
- Applying CIS Critical Security Controls to IoT ecosystems
- ENISA IoT Security Recommendations for Smart Devices
- FCC and UL cybersecurity certification pathways
- Building compliance checklists for regulated environments
- Mapping security controls to device lifecycle stages
- Creating a vendor assessment matrix for third-party IoT products
- Implementing security gates in procurement processes
- Developing internal security policies for IoT deployment
- Audit readiness: documentation, evidence collection, reporting
- Integration with enterprise security information and event management (SIEM)
- Aligning IoT security with existing IT governance structures
Module 4: Securing IoT Device Hardware and Firmware - Secure boot mechanisms for embedded systems
- Hardware root of trust implementation strategies
- TPM and HSM integration in IoT devices
- Secure element vs trusted execution environments (TEE)
- Firmware signing and verification processes
- Over-the-air (OTA) update security best practices
- Detection of unauthorised firmware modifications
- Memory protection units (MPU) configuration
- Debug interface lockdown procedures
- Physical anti-tamper mechanisms and detection circuits
- Side-channel attack resistance in low-power devices
- Supply chain validation through cryptographic attestation
- Hardware-based secure key storage
- Firmware entropy analysis for vulnerability detection
- Static analysis of binary firmware images
- Detection of hardcoded credentials and backdoors
- Patch management strategies for legacy devices
Module 5: Secure Communication Protocols and Network Architecture - Comparative analysis of MQTT, CoAP, AMQP, HTTPS for IoT
- Implementing TLS 1.3 for constrained devices
- Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS) configuration
- Message queuing and topic-based filtering with ACLs
- End-to-end encryption vs hop-by-hop encryption
- Secure certificate management for large device fleets
- Lightweight public key infrastructure (PKI) models
- Zero Trust principles applied to IoT networks
- Network segmentation strategies for IoT devices
- Micro-segmentation using software-defined networking
- Firewall rule design for east-west device traffic
- Secure gateway architecture patterns
- IPv6 privacy extensions and address randomisation
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) security: pairing modes and protections
- Zigbee and Z-Wave security profiles and limitations
- LoRaWAN security: join procedures and session keys
- NFC secure channel establishment
- Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) for managed IoT networks
- Network traffic normalisation and anomaly signatures
Module 6: AI-Driven Security Analytics and Anomaly Detection - Supervised vs unsupervised learning for threat detection
- Constructing normal behaviour baselines for device fleets
- Feature engineering for device telemetry data
- Time series analysis of sensor data streams
- Clustering algorithms for device grouping and profiling
- Isolation forests for outlier detection in IoT networks
- Autoencoders for anomaly detection in high-dimensional data
- Random Forest classifiers for attack classification
- Gradient boosting for real-time intrusion prediction
- Neural networks for pattern recognition in encrypted traffic
- Long short-term memory (LSTM) networks for sequence prediction
- Model interpretability using SHAP and LIME
- Confidence calibration for AI security alerts
- Reducing false positives in automated detection systems
- Threshold optimisation based on operational impact
- Ensemble methods for improving detection accuracy
- Training data quality assessment and bias detection
- Active learning for adaptive threat detection
- Continuous validation of AI detection performance
Module 7: Securing AI Models in IoT Deployments - Threat modelling for machine learning pipelines
- Data provenance tracking in training datasets
- Secure model training environments
- Homomorphic encryption for privacy-preserving model training
- Federated learning architecture and security benefits
- Differential privacy implementation techniques
- Detecting and preventing training data poisoning
- Model watermarking for ownership verification
- Model encryption for IP protection
- Trusted execution environments for model inference
- Runtime integrity checks for deployed models
- Memory safety in AI inference engines
- Input sanitisation for model robustness
- Adversarial example detection and mitigation
- Defensive distillation and feature squeezing
- Model version control and rollback procedures
- Secure model deployment via containerisation
- Orchestration security in Kubernetes-based AI systems
Module 8: Identity, Access, and Authentication Management - Unique device identity provisioning at scale
- Cryptographic identity binding to hardware
- OAuth 2.0 for machine-to-machine authorisation
- JWT tokens in IoT communication flows
- Dynamic credential rotation strategies
- Just-in-time access for administrative functions
- Role-based access control (RBAC) for IoT platforms
- Attribute-based access control (ABAC) for contextual authorisation
- Multi-factor authentication for platform access
- Biometric authentication on smart devices
- Continuous authentication using behavioural analytics
- Privilege escalation detection in device networks
- Session management for long-lived device connections
- Access revocation mechanisms for decommissioned devices
- Identity lifecycle management automation
- Single sign-on integration with enterprise directories
Module 9: Data Privacy and Regulatory Compliance - Data minimisation principles in IoT design
- Pseudonymisation and anonymisation techniques
- Privacy impact assessments (PIA) for IoT projects
- Data subject rights fulfilment in automated systems
- Consent management for personal data collection
- Cross-border data transfer compliance
- Right to explanation in AI decision-making systems
- Automated deletion policies for temporary data
- Logging requirements under GDPR Article 30
- Handling data breaches involving IoT devices
- Notification timelines and reporting obligations
- Vendor data processing agreements for third-party services
- Privacy by design in UI and system architecture
- Auditing data access and modification events
- Encryption at rest and in transit for personal data
- Data residency requirements by jurisdiction
Module 10: Secure Development Lifecycle for IoT Products - Integrating security into agile IoT development
- Threat modelling during requirements phase
- Secure coding standards for embedded C and Python
- Static application security testing (SAST) tools
- Dynamic analysis of IoT applications
- Interactive application security testing (IAST) methods
- Software composition analysis for open-source components
- Dependency vulnerability scanning with SBOMs
- Container image scanning in CI/CD pipelines
- Penetration testing scope definition for IoT systems
- Red teaming strategies for converged environments
- Secure configuration management throughout development
- Code review checklists for IoT-specific vulnerabilities
- Automated security gates in deployment workflows
- Incident response planning for development environments
- Third-party library vetting processes
- Secure debug and logging practices
- Memory safety and buffer overflow prevention
Module 11: Real-World Hands-On Projects - Project 1: Design a secure smart home gateway architecture
- Project 2: Implement TLS mutual authentication between devices
- Project 3: Build an anomaly detection model for temperature sensors
- Project 4: Conduct a threat model for a medical IoT wearable
- Project 5: Create a firmware update verification system
- Project 6: Configure secure MQTT with ACLs and encryption
- Project 7: Develop a zero-trust segmentation policy for a factory network
- Project 8: Perform a penetration test on a simulated IoT endpoint
- Project 9: Design a privacy-preserving data aggregation pipeline
- Project 10: Implement federated learning for device fleet optimisation
- Project 11: Build a runtime integrity monitor for AI models
- Project 12: Create an automated compliance checklist generator
- Project 13: Configure secure boot on a Raspberry Pi IoT node
- Project 14: Develop a behavioural authentication system using motion data
- Project 15: Implement just-in-time access for remote maintenance
Module 12: Advanced AI-Powered Defensive Techniques - Generative adversarial networks (GANs) for attack simulation
- Using AI to generate synthetic attack data for training
- Predictive threat hunting using temporal patterns
- Automated incident triage with natural language processing
- AI-assisted root cause analysis for security events
- Automated playbooks for common attack types
- Reinforcement learning for adaptive response strategies
- Dynamic risk scoring based on contextual factors
- Cross-correlation of alerts across device types
- Graph-based malware propagation modelling
- Deep learning for encrypted traffic classification
- Automated vulnerability prioritisation using CVSS and exposure
- Resource-constrained AI models for edge deployment
- Model compression techniques without accuracy loss
- On-device inference optimisation
- Latency-aware security decision pipelines
- Fail-safe mechanisms for AI system failures
Module 13: Incident Response and Forensics for IoT Systems - Building an IoT-specific incident response plan
- Containment strategies for compromised device networks
- Forensic acquisition from embedded storage
- Memory dump analysis for real-time operating systems
- Network traffic capture at the edge
- Chain of custody for IoT evidence
- Time synchronisation challenges in distributed logging
- Log retention policies for regulatory compliance
- Automated alerting to security operations teams
- Post-incident review and lessons learned documentation
- Recovery procedures for bricked or locked devices
- Firmware rollback and safe recovery modes
- Malware analysis of IoT botnet samples
- Attribution difficulties in anonymous networks
- Coordinating with manufacturers during vulnerabilities
- Disclosure protocols for zero-day findings
Module 14: Integration with Enterprise Security Ecosystems - SIEM integration for centralised IoT alerting
- SOAR platforms for automated IoT incident response
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR) for IoT agents
- Asset inventory management for device discovery
- Vulnerability management integration workflows
- CMDB population and maintenance for IoT assets
- Integration with identity and access management (IAM) systems
- Single pane of glass monitoring dashboards
- API-based integration with existing security tools
- Security orchestration for cross-platform workflows
- Automated policy enforcement across hybrid environments
- Event normalisation for heterogeneous data sources
- Custom rule creation for IoT-specific threats
- Reporting and executive summary generation
- Security metrics and KPI definition for IoT programs
- Stakeholder communication planning
Module 15: Certification Preparation and Career Advancement - Review of all core learning objectives
- Practice exercises for technical mastery
- Scenario-based assessments mirroring real challenges
- Final comprehensive project: design a secure AI-IoT system
- Project evaluation against industry best practices
- Feedback and improvement guidance
- How to present your project in job interviews
- Resume optimisation for AI and IoT security roles
- Crafting compelling career narratives using course experience
- LinkedIn profile enhancement strategies
- Networking with security professionals and hiring managers
- Salary negotiation using certification credibility
- Continuing education and community engagement
- Alumni resources and job board access
- How to leverage the Certificate of Completion by The Art of Service
- Transitioning from general IT to specialised security roles
- Bonus: Templates for security proposals, audit reports, and architecture diagrams
Module 1: Foundations of AI and IoT Convergence - Understanding the evolution of IoT ecosystems
- Key characteristics of smart connected devices
- Core components of an IoT architecture: sensors, gateways, networks, platforms
- The role of cloud and edge computing in IoT
- Introduction to artificial intelligence in automation systems
- Differences between machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks
- How AI enhances decision-making in real-time IoT environments
- Data lifecycle in AI-driven IoT networks
- Common use cases across industries: healthcare, manufacturing, smart cities
- Understanding latency, bandwidth, and scalability constraints
- Fundamental security challenges in distributed device networks
- Threat taxonomy for IoT devices and communication layers
- Regulatory landscape overview: GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001 implications
- Establishing a security mindset for convergence technologies
- Identifying high-risk components in heterogeneous systems
- Security by design principles in IoT product development
Module 2: Threat Landscape Analysis for AI-Powered IoT Systems - Attack vectors targeting IoT device firmware
- Exploitation of default credentials in consumer and industrial devices
- Man-in-the-middle attacks on unencrypted device communications
- Denial-of-service targeting edge nodes and gateways
- Firmware reverse engineering techniques used by attackers
- Persistence mechanisms in compromised embedded systems
- Physical tampering risks and countermeasures
- Supply chain attacks in hardware and software components
- AI model poisoning: methods and motivations
- Data injection attacks on sensor input streams
- Adversarial machine learning: fooling neural networks
- Model inversion and membership inference attacks
- Privacy leakage from AI inference outputs
- Zero-day vulnerabilities in open-source IoT libraries
- Botnet formation using compromised smart devices
- Geolocation tracking through device metadata
- Insider threats in operational technology environments
- Ransomware targeting Industrial IoT (IIoT) environments
Module 3: Core Security Frameworks and Industry Standards - NIST Cybersecurity Framework for IoT (CSF)
- ISO/IEC 30141: IoT Reference Architecture
- ETSI EN 303 645: Baseline Requirements for Consumer IoT Security
- OWASP Internet of Things Top Ten
- MITRE ATT&CK for IoT: adversary tactics and techniques
- Applying CIS Critical Security Controls to IoT ecosystems
- ENISA IoT Security Recommendations for Smart Devices
- FCC and UL cybersecurity certification pathways
- Building compliance checklists for regulated environments
- Mapping security controls to device lifecycle stages
- Creating a vendor assessment matrix for third-party IoT products
- Implementing security gates in procurement processes
- Developing internal security policies for IoT deployment
- Audit readiness: documentation, evidence collection, reporting
- Integration with enterprise security information and event management (SIEM)
- Aligning IoT security with existing IT governance structures
Module 4: Securing IoT Device Hardware and Firmware - Secure boot mechanisms for embedded systems
- Hardware root of trust implementation strategies
- TPM and HSM integration in IoT devices
- Secure element vs trusted execution environments (TEE)
- Firmware signing and verification processes
- Over-the-air (OTA) update security best practices
- Detection of unauthorised firmware modifications
- Memory protection units (MPU) configuration
- Debug interface lockdown procedures
- Physical anti-tamper mechanisms and detection circuits
- Side-channel attack resistance in low-power devices
- Supply chain validation through cryptographic attestation
- Hardware-based secure key storage
- Firmware entropy analysis for vulnerability detection
- Static analysis of binary firmware images
- Detection of hardcoded credentials and backdoors
- Patch management strategies for legacy devices
Module 5: Secure Communication Protocols and Network Architecture - Comparative analysis of MQTT, CoAP, AMQP, HTTPS for IoT
- Implementing TLS 1.3 for constrained devices
- Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS) configuration
- Message queuing and topic-based filtering with ACLs
- End-to-end encryption vs hop-by-hop encryption
- Secure certificate management for large device fleets
- Lightweight public key infrastructure (PKI) models
- Zero Trust principles applied to IoT networks
- Network segmentation strategies for IoT devices
- Micro-segmentation using software-defined networking
- Firewall rule design for east-west device traffic
- Secure gateway architecture patterns
- IPv6 privacy extensions and address randomisation
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) security: pairing modes and protections
- Zigbee and Z-Wave security profiles and limitations
- LoRaWAN security: join procedures and session keys
- NFC secure channel establishment
- Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) for managed IoT networks
- Network traffic normalisation and anomaly signatures
Module 6: AI-Driven Security Analytics and Anomaly Detection - Supervised vs unsupervised learning for threat detection
- Constructing normal behaviour baselines for device fleets
- Feature engineering for device telemetry data
- Time series analysis of sensor data streams
- Clustering algorithms for device grouping and profiling
- Isolation forests for outlier detection in IoT networks
- Autoencoders for anomaly detection in high-dimensional data
- Random Forest classifiers for attack classification
- Gradient boosting for real-time intrusion prediction
- Neural networks for pattern recognition in encrypted traffic
- Long short-term memory (LSTM) networks for sequence prediction
- Model interpretability using SHAP and LIME
- Confidence calibration for AI security alerts
- Reducing false positives in automated detection systems
- Threshold optimisation based on operational impact
- Ensemble methods for improving detection accuracy
- Training data quality assessment and bias detection
- Active learning for adaptive threat detection
- Continuous validation of AI detection performance
Module 7: Securing AI Models in IoT Deployments - Threat modelling for machine learning pipelines
- Data provenance tracking in training datasets
- Secure model training environments
- Homomorphic encryption for privacy-preserving model training
- Federated learning architecture and security benefits
- Differential privacy implementation techniques
- Detecting and preventing training data poisoning
- Model watermarking for ownership verification
- Model encryption for IP protection
- Trusted execution environments for model inference
- Runtime integrity checks for deployed models
- Memory safety in AI inference engines
- Input sanitisation for model robustness
- Adversarial example detection and mitigation
- Defensive distillation and feature squeezing
- Model version control and rollback procedures
- Secure model deployment via containerisation
- Orchestration security in Kubernetes-based AI systems
Module 8: Identity, Access, and Authentication Management - Unique device identity provisioning at scale
- Cryptographic identity binding to hardware
- OAuth 2.0 for machine-to-machine authorisation
- JWT tokens in IoT communication flows
- Dynamic credential rotation strategies
- Just-in-time access for administrative functions
- Role-based access control (RBAC) for IoT platforms
- Attribute-based access control (ABAC) for contextual authorisation
- Multi-factor authentication for platform access
- Biometric authentication on smart devices
- Continuous authentication using behavioural analytics
- Privilege escalation detection in device networks
- Session management for long-lived device connections
- Access revocation mechanisms for decommissioned devices
- Identity lifecycle management automation
- Single sign-on integration with enterprise directories
Module 9: Data Privacy and Regulatory Compliance - Data minimisation principles in IoT design
- Pseudonymisation and anonymisation techniques
- Privacy impact assessments (PIA) for IoT projects
- Data subject rights fulfilment in automated systems
- Consent management for personal data collection
- Cross-border data transfer compliance
- Right to explanation in AI decision-making systems
- Automated deletion policies for temporary data
- Logging requirements under GDPR Article 30
- Handling data breaches involving IoT devices
- Notification timelines and reporting obligations
- Vendor data processing agreements for third-party services
- Privacy by design in UI and system architecture
- Auditing data access and modification events
- Encryption at rest and in transit for personal data
- Data residency requirements by jurisdiction
Module 10: Secure Development Lifecycle for IoT Products - Integrating security into agile IoT development
- Threat modelling during requirements phase
- Secure coding standards for embedded C and Python
- Static application security testing (SAST) tools
- Dynamic analysis of IoT applications
- Interactive application security testing (IAST) methods
- Software composition analysis for open-source components
- Dependency vulnerability scanning with SBOMs
- Container image scanning in CI/CD pipelines
- Penetration testing scope definition for IoT systems
- Red teaming strategies for converged environments
- Secure configuration management throughout development
- Code review checklists for IoT-specific vulnerabilities
- Automated security gates in deployment workflows
- Incident response planning for development environments
- Third-party library vetting processes
- Secure debug and logging practices
- Memory safety and buffer overflow prevention
Module 11: Real-World Hands-On Projects - Project 1: Design a secure smart home gateway architecture
- Project 2: Implement TLS mutual authentication between devices
- Project 3: Build an anomaly detection model for temperature sensors
- Project 4: Conduct a threat model for a medical IoT wearable
- Project 5: Create a firmware update verification system
- Project 6: Configure secure MQTT with ACLs and encryption
- Project 7: Develop a zero-trust segmentation policy for a factory network
- Project 8: Perform a penetration test on a simulated IoT endpoint
- Project 9: Design a privacy-preserving data aggregation pipeline
- Project 10: Implement federated learning for device fleet optimisation
- Project 11: Build a runtime integrity monitor for AI models
- Project 12: Create an automated compliance checklist generator
- Project 13: Configure secure boot on a Raspberry Pi IoT node
- Project 14: Develop a behavioural authentication system using motion data
- Project 15: Implement just-in-time access for remote maintenance
Module 12: Advanced AI-Powered Defensive Techniques - Generative adversarial networks (GANs) for attack simulation
- Using AI to generate synthetic attack data for training
- Predictive threat hunting using temporal patterns
- Automated incident triage with natural language processing
- AI-assisted root cause analysis for security events
- Automated playbooks for common attack types
- Reinforcement learning for adaptive response strategies
- Dynamic risk scoring based on contextual factors
- Cross-correlation of alerts across device types
- Graph-based malware propagation modelling
- Deep learning for encrypted traffic classification
- Automated vulnerability prioritisation using CVSS and exposure
- Resource-constrained AI models for edge deployment
- Model compression techniques without accuracy loss
- On-device inference optimisation
- Latency-aware security decision pipelines
- Fail-safe mechanisms for AI system failures
Module 13: Incident Response and Forensics for IoT Systems - Building an IoT-specific incident response plan
- Containment strategies for compromised device networks
- Forensic acquisition from embedded storage
- Memory dump analysis for real-time operating systems
- Network traffic capture at the edge
- Chain of custody for IoT evidence
- Time synchronisation challenges in distributed logging
- Log retention policies for regulatory compliance
- Automated alerting to security operations teams
- Post-incident review and lessons learned documentation
- Recovery procedures for bricked or locked devices
- Firmware rollback and safe recovery modes
- Malware analysis of IoT botnet samples
- Attribution difficulties in anonymous networks
- Coordinating with manufacturers during vulnerabilities
- Disclosure protocols for zero-day findings
Module 14: Integration with Enterprise Security Ecosystems - SIEM integration for centralised IoT alerting
- SOAR platforms for automated IoT incident response
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR) for IoT agents
- Asset inventory management for device discovery
- Vulnerability management integration workflows
- CMDB population and maintenance for IoT assets
- Integration with identity and access management (IAM) systems
- Single pane of glass monitoring dashboards
- API-based integration with existing security tools
- Security orchestration for cross-platform workflows
- Automated policy enforcement across hybrid environments
- Event normalisation for heterogeneous data sources
- Custom rule creation for IoT-specific threats
- Reporting and executive summary generation
- Security metrics and KPI definition for IoT programs
- Stakeholder communication planning
Module 15: Certification Preparation and Career Advancement - Review of all core learning objectives
- Practice exercises for technical mastery
- Scenario-based assessments mirroring real challenges
- Final comprehensive project: design a secure AI-IoT system
- Project evaluation against industry best practices
- Feedback and improvement guidance
- How to present your project in job interviews
- Resume optimisation for AI and IoT security roles
- Crafting compelling career narratives using course experience
- LinkedIn profile enhancement strategies
- Networking with security professionals and hiring managers
- Salary negotiation using certification credibility
- Continuing education and community engagement
- Alumni resources and job board access
- How to leverage the Certificate of Completion by The Art of Service
- Transitioning from general IT to specialised security roles
- Bonus: Templates for security proposals, audit reports, and architecture diagrams
- Attack vectors targeting IoT device firmware
- Exploitation of default credentials in consumer and industrial devices
- Man-in-the-middle attacks on unencrypted device communications
- Denial-of-service targeting edge nodes and gateways
- Firmware reverse engineering techniques used by attackers
- Persistence mechanisms in compromised embedded systems
- Physical tampering risks and countermeasures
- Supply chain attacks in hardware and software components
- AI model poisoning: methods and motivations
- Data injection attacks on sensor input streams
- Adversarial machine learning: fooling neural networks
- Model inversion and membership inference attacks
- Privacy leakage from AI inference outputs
- Zero-day vulnerabilities in open-source IoT libraries
- Botnet formation using compromised smart devices
- Geolocation tracking through device metadata
- Insider threats in operational technology environments
- Ransomware targeting Industrial IoT (IIoT) environments
Module 3: Core Security Frameworks and Industry Standards - NIST Cybersecurity Framework for IoT (CSF)
- ISO/IEC 30141: IoT Reference Architecture
- ETSI EN 303 645: Baseline Requirements for Consumer IoT Security
- OWASP Internet of Things Top Ten
- MITRE ATT&CK for IoT: adversary tactics and techniques
- Applying CIS Critical Security Controls to IoT ecosystems
- ENISA IoT Security Recommendations for Smart Devices
- FCC and UL cybersecurity certification pathways
- Building compliance checklists for regulated environments
- Mapping security controls to device lifecycle stages
- Creating a vendor assessment matrix for third-party IoT products
- Implementing security gates in procurement processes
- Developing internal security policies for IoT deployment
- Audit readiness: documentation, evidence collection, reporting
- Integration with enterprise security information and event management (SIEM)
- Aligning IoT security with existing IT governance structures
Module 4: Securing IoT Device Hardware and Firmware - Secure boot mechanisms for embedded systems
- Hardware root of trust implementation strategies
- TPM and HSM integration in IoT devices
- Secure element vs trusted execution environments (TEE)
- Firmware signing and verification processes
- Over-the-air (OTA) update security best practices
- Detection of unauthorised firmware modifications
- Memory protection units (MPU) configuration
- Debug interface lockdown procedures
- Physical anti-tamper mechanisms and detection circuits
- Side-channel attack resistance in low-power devices
- Supply chain validation through cryptographic attestation
- Hardware-based secure key storage
- Firmware entropy analysis for vulnerability detection
- Static analysis of binary firmware images
- Detection of hardcoded credentials and backdoors
- Patch management strategies for legacy devices
Module 5: Secure Communication Protocols and Network Architecture - Comparative analysis of MQTT, CoAP, AMQP, HTTPS for IoT
- Implementing TLS 1.3 for constrained devices
- Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS) configuration
- Message queuing and topic-based filtering with ACLs
- End-to-end encryption vs hop-by-hop encryption
- Secure certificate management for large device fleets
- Lightweight public key infrastructure (PKI) models
- Zero Trust principles applied to IoT networks
- Network segmentation strategies for IoT devices
- Micro-segmentation using software-defined networking
- Firewall rule design for east-west device traffic
- Secure gateway architecture patterns
- IPv6 privacy extensions and address randomisation
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) security: pairing modes and protections
- Zigbee and Z-Wave security profiles and limitations
- LoRaWAN security: join procedures and session keys
- NFC secure channel establishment
- Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) for managed IoT networks
- Network traffic normalisation and anomaly signatures
Module 6: AI-Driven Security Analytics and Anomaly Detection - Supervised vs unsupervised learning for threat detection
- Constructing normal behaviour baselines for device fleets
- Feature engineering for device telemetry data
- Time series analysis of sensor data streams
- Clustering algorithms for device grouping and profiling
- Isolation forests for outlier detection in IoT networks
- Autoencoders for anomaly detection in high-dimensional data
- Random Forest classifiers for attack classification
- Gradient boosting for real-time intrusion prediction
- Neural networks for pattern recognition in encrypted traffic
- Long short-term memory (LSTM) networks for sequence prediction
- Model interpretability using SHAP and LIME
- Confidence calibration for AI security alerts
- Reducing false positives in automated detection systems
- Threshold optimisation based on operational impact
- Ensemble methods for improving detection accuracy
- Training data quality assessment and bias detection
- Active learning for adaptive threat detection
- Continuous validation of AI detection performance
Module 7: Securing AI Models in IoT Deployments - Threat modelling for machine learning pipelines
- Data provenance tracking in training datasets
- Secure model training environments
- Homomorphic encryption for privacy-preserving model training
- Federated learning architecture and security benefits
- Differential privacy implementation techniques
- Detecting and preventing training data poisoning
- Model watermarking for ownership verification
- Model encryption for IP protection
- Trusted execution environments for model inference
- Runtime integrity checks for deployed models
- Memory safety in AI inference engines
- Input sanitisation for model robustness
- Adversarial example detection and mitigation
- Defensive distillation and feature squeezing
- Model version control and rollback procedures
- Secure model deployment via containerisation
- Orchestration security in Kubernetes-based AI systems
Module 8: Identity, Access, and Authentication Management - Unique device identity provisioning at scale
- Cryptographic identity binding to hardware
- OAuth 2.0 for machine-to-machine authorisation
- JWT tokens in IoT communication flows
- Dynamic credential rotation strategies
- Just-in-time access for administrative functions
- Role-based access control (RBAC) for IoT platforms
- Attribute-based access control (ABAC) for contextual authorisation
- Multi-factor authentication for platform access
- Biometric authentication on smart devices
- Continuous authentication using behavioural analytics
- Privilege escalation detection in device networks
- Session management for long-lived device connections
- Access revocation mechanisms for decommissioned devices
- Identity lifecycle management automation
- Single sign-on integration with enterprise directories
Module 9: Data Privacy and Regulatory Compliance - Data minimisation principles in IoT design
- Pseudonymisation and anonymisation techniques
- Privacy impact assessments (PIA) for IoT projects
- Data subject rights fulfilment in automated systems
- Consent management for personal data collection
- Cross-border data transfer compliance
- Right to explanation in AI decision-making systems
- Automated deletion policies for temporary data
- Logging requirements under GDPR Article 30
- Handling data breaches involving IoT devices
- Notification timelines and reporting obligations
- Vendor data processing agreements for third-party services
- Privacy by design in UI and system architecture
- Auditing data access and modification events
- Encryption at rest and in transit for personal data
- Data residency requirements by jurisdiction
Module 10: Secure Development Lifecycle for IoT Products - Integrating security into agile IoT development
- Threat modelling during requirements phase
- Secure coding standards for embedded C and Python
- Static application security testing (SAST) tools
- Dynamic analysis of IoT applications
- Interactive application security testing (IAST) methods
- Software composition analysis for open-source components
- Dependency vulnerability scanning with SBOMs
- Container image scanning in CI/CD pipelines
- Penetration testing scope definition for IoT systems
- Red teaming strategies for converged environments
- Secure configuration management throughout development
- Code review checklists for IoT-specific vulnerabilities
- Automated security gates in deployment workflows
- Incident response planning for development environments
- Third-party library vetting processes
- Secure debug and logging practices
- Memory safety and buffer overflow prevention
Module 11: Real-World Hands-On Projects - Project 1: Design a secure smart home gateway architecture
- Project 2: Implement TLS mutual authentication between devices
- Project 3: Build an anomaly detection model for temperature sensors
- Project 4: Conduct a threat model for a medical IoT wearable
- Project 5: Create a firmware update verification system
- Project 6: Configure secure MQTT with ACLs and encryption
- Project 7: Develop a zero-trust segmentation policy for a factory network
- Project 8: Perform a penetration test on a simulated IoT endpoint
- Project 9: Design a privacy-preserving data aggregation pipeline
- Project 10: Implement federated learning for device fleet optimisation
- Project 11: Build a runtime integrity monitor for AI models
- Project 12: Create an automated compliance checklist generator
- Project 13: Configure secure boot on a Raspberry Pi IoT node
- Project 14: Develop a behavioural authentication system using motion data
- Project 15: Implement just-in-time access for remote maintenance
Module 12: Advanced AI-Powered Defensive Techniques - Generative adversarial networks (GANs) for attack simulation
- Using AI to generate synthetic attack data for training
- Predictive threat hunting using temporal patterns
- Automated incident triage with natural language processing
- AI-assisted root cause analysis for security events
- Automated playbooks for common attack types
- Reinforcement learning for adaptive response strategies
- Dynamic risk scoring based on contextual factors
- Cross-correlation of alerts across device types
- Graph-based malware propagation modelling
- Deep learning for encrypted traffic classification
- Automated vulnerability prioritisation using CVSS and exposure
- Resource-constrained AI models for edge deployment
- Model compression techniques without accuracy loss
- On-device inference optimisation
- Latency-aware security decision pipelines
- Fail-safe mechanisms for AI system failures
Module 13: Incident Response and Forensics for IoT Systems - Building an IoT-specific incident response plan
- Containment strategies for compromised device networks
- Forensic acquisition from embedded storage
- Memory dump analysis for real-time operating systems
- Network traffic capture at the edge
- Chain of custody for IoT evidence
- Time synchronisation challenges in distributed logging
- Log retention policies for regulatory compliance
- Automated alerting to security operations teams
- Post-incident review and lessons learned documentation
- Recovery procedures for bricked or locked devices
- Firmware rollback and safe recovery modes
- Malware analysis of IoT botnet samples
- Attribution difficulties in anonymous networks
- Coordinating with manufacturers during vulnerabilities
- Disclosure protocols for zero-day findings
Module 14: Integration with Enterprise Security Ecosystems - SIEM integration for centralised IoT alerting
- SOAR platforms for automated IoT incident response
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR) for IoT agents
- Asset inventory management for device discovery
- Vulnerability management integration workflows
- CMDB population and maintenance for IoT assets
- Integration with identity and access management (IAM) systems
- Single pane of glass monitoring dashboards
- API-based integration with existing security tools
- Security orchestration for cross-platform workflows
- Automated policy enforcement across hybrid environments
- Event normalisation for heterogeneous data sources
- Custom rule creation for IoT-specific threats
- Reporting and executive summary generation
- Security metrics and KPI definition for IoT programs
- Stakeholder communication planning
Module 15: Certification Preparation and Career Advancement - Review of all core learning objectives
- Practice exercises for technical mastery
- Scenario-based assessments mirroring real challenges
- Final comprehensive project: design a secure AI-IoT system
- Project evaluation against industry best practices
- Feedback and improvement guidance
- How to present your project in job interviews
- Resume optimisation for AI and IoT security roles
- Crafting compelling career narratives using course experience
- LinkedIn profile enhancement strategies
- Networking with security professionals and hiring managers
- Salary negotiation using certification credibility
- Continuing education and community engagement
- Alumni resources and job board access
- How to leverage the Certificate of Completion by The Art of Service
- Transitioning from general IT to specialised security roles
- Bonus: Templates for security proposals, audit reports, and architecture diagrams
- Secure boot mechanisms for embedded systems
- Hardware root of trust implementation strategies
- TPM and HSM integration in IoT devices
- Secure element vs trusted execution environments (TEE)
- Firmware signing and verification processes
- Over-the-air (OTA) update security best practices
- Detection of unauthorised firmware modifications
- Memory protection units (MPU) configuration
- Debug interface lockdown procedures
- Physical anti-tamper mechanisms and detection circuits
- Side-channel attack resistance in low-power devices
- Supply chain validation through cryptographic attestation
- Hardware-based secure key storage
- Firmware entropy analysis for vulnerability detection
- Static analysis of binary firmware images
- Detection of hardcoded credentials and backdoors
- Patch management strategies for legacy devices
Module 5: Secure Communication Protocols and Network Architecture - Comparative analysis of MQTT, CoAP, AMQP, HTTPS for IoT
- Implementing TLS 1.3 for constrained devices
- Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS) configuration
- Message queuing and topic-based filtering with ACLs
- End-to-end encryption vs hop-by-hop encryption
- Secure certificate management for large device fleets
- Lightweight public key infrastructure (PKI) models
- Zero Trust principles applied to IoT networks
- Network segmentation strategies for IoT devices
- Micro-segmentation using software-defined networking
- Firewall rule design for east-west device traffic
- Secure gateway architecture patterns
- IPv6 privacy extensions and address randomisation
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) security: pairing modes and protections
- Zigbee and Z-Wave security profiles and limitations
- LoRaWAN security: join procedures and session keys
- NFC secure channel establishment
- Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) for managed IoT networks
- Network traffic normalisation and anomaly signatures
Module 6: AI-Driven Security Analytics and Anomaly Detection - Supervised vs unsupervised learning for threat detection
- Constructing normal behaviour baselines for device fleets
- Feature engineering for device telemetry data
- Time series analysis of sensor data streams
- Clustering algorithms for device grouping and profiling
- Isolation forests for outlier detection in IoT networks
- Autoencoders for anomaly detection in high-dimensional data
- Random Forest classifiers for attack classification
- Gradient boosting for real-time intrusion prediction
- Neural networks for pattern recognition in encrypted traffic
- Long short-term memory (LSTM) networks for sequence prediction
- Model interpretability using SHAP and LIME
- Confidence calibration for AI security alerts
- Reducing false positives in automated detection systems
- Threshold optimisation based on operational impact
- Ensemble methods for improving detection accuracy
- Training data quality assessment and bias detection
- Active learning for adaptive threat detection
- Continuous validation of AI detection performance
Module 7: Securing AI Models in IoT Deployments - Threat modelling for machine learning pipelines
- Data provenance tracking in training datasets
- Secure model training environments
- Homomorphic encryption for privacy-preserving model training
- Federated learning architecture and security benefits
- Differential privacy implementation techniques
- Detecting and preventing training data poisoning
- Model watermarking for ownership verification
- Model encryption for IP protection
- Trusted execution environments for model inference
- Runtime integrity checks for deployed models
- Memory safety in AI inference engines
- Input sanitisation for model robustness
- Adversarial example detection and mitigation
- Defensive distillation and feature squeezing
- Model version control and rollback procedures
- Secure model deployment via containerisation
- Orchestration security in Kubernetes-based AI systems
Module 8: Identity, Access, and Authentication Management - Unique device identity provisioning at scale
- Cryptographic identity binding to hardware
- OAuth 2.0 for machine-to-machine authorisation
- JWT tokens in IoT communication flows
- Dynamic credential rotation strategies
- Just-in-time access for administrative functions
- Role-based access control (RBAC) for IoT platforms
- Attribute-based access control (ABAC) for contextual authorisation
- Multi-factor authentication for platform access
- Biometric authentication on smart devices
- Continuous authentication using behavioural analytics
- Privilege escalation detection in device networks
- Session management for long-lived device connections
- Access revocation mechanisms for decommissioned devices
- Identity lifecycle management automation
- Single sign-on integration with enterprise directories
Module 9: Data Privacy and Regulatory Compliance - Data minimisation principles in IoT design
- Pseudonymisation and anonymisation techniques
- Privacy impact assessments (PIA) for IoT projects
- Data subject rights fulfilment in automated systems
- Consent management for personal data collection
- Cross-border data transfer compliance
- Right to explanation in AI decision-making systems
- Automated deletion policies for temporary data
- Logging requirements under GDPR Article 30
- Handling data breaches involving IoT devices
- Notification timelines and reporting obligations
- Vendor data processing agreements for third-party services
- Privacy by design in UI and system architecture
- Auditing data access and modification events
- Encryption at rest and in transit for personal data
- Data residency requirements by jurisdiction
Module 10: Secure Development Lifecycle for IoT Products - Integrating security into agile IoT development
- Threat modelling during requirements phase
- Secure coding standards for embedded C and Python
- Static application security testing (SAST) tools
- Dynamic analysis of IoT applications
- Interactive application security testing (IAST) methods
- Software composition analysis for open-source components
- Dependency vulnerability scanning with SBOMs
- Container image scanning in CI/CD pipelines
- Penetration testing scope definition for IoT systems
- Red teaming strategies for converged environments
- Secure configuration management throughout development
- Code review checklists for IoT-specific vulnerabilities
- Automated security gates in deployment workflows
- Incident response planning for development environments
- Third-party library vetting processes
- Secure debug and logging practices
- Memory safety and buffer overflow prevention
Module 11: Real-World Hands-On Projects - Project 1: Design a secure smart home gateway architecture
- Project 2: Implement TLS mutual authentication between devices
- Project 3: Build an anomaly detection model for temperature sensors
- Project 4: Conduct a threat model for a medical IoT wearable
- Project 5: Create a firmware update verification system
- Project 6: Configure secure MQTT with ACLs and encryption
- Project 7: Develop a zero-trust segmentation policy for a factory network
- Project 8: Perform a penetration test on a simulated IoT endpoint
- Project 9: Design a privacy-preserving data aggregation pipeline
- Project 10: Implement federated learning for device fleet optimisation
- Project 11: Build a runtime integrity monitor for AI models
- Project 12: Create an automated compliance checklist generator
- Project 13: Configure secure boot on a Raspberry Pi IoT node
- Project 14: Develop a behavioural authentication system using motion data
- Project 15: Implement just-in-time access for remote maintenance
Module 12: Advanced AI-Powered Defensive Techniques - Generative adversarial networks (GANs) for attack simulation
- Using AI to generate synthetic attack data for training
- Predictive threat hunting using temporal patterns
- Automated incident triage with natural language processing
- AI-assisted root cause analysis for security events
- Automated playbooks for common attack types
- Reinforcement learning for adaptive response strategies
- Dynamic risk scoring based on contextual factors
- Cross-correlation of alerts across device types
- Graph-based malware propagation modelling
- Deep learning for encrypted traffic classification
- Automated vulnerability prioritisation using CVSS and exposure
- Resource-constrained AI models for edge deployment
- Model compression techniques without accuracy loss
- On-device inference optimisation
- Latency-aware security decision pipelines
- Fail-safe mechanisms for AI system failures
Module 13: Incident Response and Forensics for IoT Systems - Building an IoT-specific incident response plan
- Containment strategies for compromised device networks
- Forensic acquisition from embedded storage
- Memory dump analysis for real-time operating systems
- Network traffic capture at the edge
- Chain of custody for IoT evidence
- Time synchronisation challenges in distributed logging
- Log retention policies for regulatory compliance
- Automated alerting to security operations teams
- Post-incident review and lessons learned documentation
- Recovery procedures for bricked or locked devices
- Firmware rollback and safe recovery modes
- Malware analysis of IoT botnet samples
- Attribution difficulties in anonymous networks
- Coordinating with manufacturers during vulnerabilities
- Disclosure protocols for zero-day findings
Module 14: Integration with Enterprise Security Ecosystems - SIEM integration for centralised IoT alerting
- SOAR platforms for automated IoT incident response
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR) for IoT agents
- Asset inventory management for device discovery
- Vulnerability management integration workflows
- CMDB population and maintenance for IoT assets
- Integration with identity and access management (IAM) systems
- Single pane of glass monitoring dashboards
- API-based integration with existing security tools
- Security orchestration for cross-platform workflows
- Automated policy enforcement across hybrid environments
- Event normalisation for heterogeneous data sources
- Custom rule creation for IoT-specific threats
- Reporting and executive summary generation
- Security metrics and KPI definition for IoT programs
- Stakeholder communication planning
Module 15: Certification Preparation and Career Advancement - Review of all core learning objectives
- Practice exercises for technical mastery
- Scenario-based assessments mirroring real challenges
- Final comprehensive project: design a secure AI-IoT system
- Project evaluation against industry best practices
- Feedback and improvement guidance
- How to present your project in job interviews
- Resume optimisation for AI and IoT security roles
- Crafting compelling career narratives using course experience
- LinkedIn profile enhancement strategies
- Networking with security professionals and hiring managers
- Salary negotiation using certification credibility
- Continuing education and community engagement
- Alumni resources and job board access
- How to leverage the Certificate of Completion by The Art of Service
- Transitioning from general IT to specialised security roles
- Bonus: Templates for security proposals, audit reports, and architecture diagrams
- Supervised vs unsupervised learning for threat detection
- Constructing normal behaviour baselines for device fleets
- Feature engineering for device telemetry data
- Time series analysis of sensor data streams
- Clustering algorithms for device grouping and profiling
- Isolation forests for outlier detection in IoT networks
- Autoencoders for anomaly detection in high-dimensional data
- Random Forest classifiers for attack classification
- Gradient boosting for real-time intrusion prediction
- Neural networks for pattern recognition in encrypted traffic
- Long short-term memory (LSTM) networks for sequence prediction
- Model interpretability using SHAP and LIME
- Confidence calibration for AI security alerts
- Reducing false positives in automated detection systems
- Threshold optimisation based on operational impact
- Ensemble methods for improving detection accuracy
- Training data quality assessment and bias detection
- Active learning for adaptive threat detection
- Continuous validation of AI detection performance
Module 7: Securing AI Models in IoT Deployments - Threat modelling for machine learning pipelines
- Data provenance tracking in training datasets
- Secure model training environments
- Homomorphic encryption for privacy-preserving model training
- Federated learning architecture and security benefits
- Differential privacy implementation techniques
- Detecting and preventing training data poisoning
- Model watermarking for ownership verification
- Model encryption for IP protection
- Trusted execution environments for model inference
- Runtime integrity checks for deployed models
- Memory safety in AI inference engines
- Input sanitisation for model robustness
- Adversarial example detection and mitigation
- Defensive distillation and feature squeezing
- Model version control and rollback procedures
- Secure model deployment via containerisation
- Orchestration security in Kubernetes-based AI systems
Module 8: Identity, Access, and Authentication Management - Unique device identity provisioning at scale
- Cryptographic identity binding to hardware
- OAuth 2.0 for machine-to-machine authorisation
- JWT tokens in IoT communication flows
- Dynamic credential rotation strategies
- Just-in-time access for administrative functions
- Role-based access control (RBAC) for IoT platforms
- Attribute-based access control (ABAC) for contextual authorisation
- Multi-factor authentication for platform access
- Biometric authentication on smart devices
- Continuous authentication using behavioural analytics
- Privilege escalation detection in device networks
- Session management for long-lived device connections
- Access revocation mechanisms for decommissioned devices
- Identity lifecycle management automation
- Single sign-on integration with enterprise directories
Module 9: Data Privacy and Regulatory Compliance - Data minimisation principles in IoT design
- Pseudonymisation and anonymisation techniques
- Privacy impact assessments (PIA) for IoT projects
- Data subject rights fulfilment in automated systems
- Consent management for personal data collection
- Cross-border data transfer compliance
- Right to explanation in AI decision-making systems
- Automated deletion policies for temporary data
- Logging requirements under GDPR Article 30
- Handling data breaches involving IoT devices
- Notification timelines and reporting obligations
- Vendor data processing agreements for third-party services
- Privacy by design in UI and system architecture
- Auditing data access and modification events
- Encryption at rest and in transit for personal data
- Data residency requirements by jurisdiction
Module 10: Secure Development Lifecycle for IoT Products - Integrating security into agile IoT development
- Threat modelling during requirements phase
- Secure coding standards for embedded C and Python
- Static application security testing (SAST) tools
- Dynamic analysis of IoT applications
- Interactive application security testing (IAST) methods
- Software composition analysis for open-source components
- Dependency vulnerability scanning with SBOMs
- Container image scanning in CI/CD pipelines
- Penetration testing scope definition for IoT systems
- Red teaming strategies for converged environments
- Secure configuration management throughout development
- Code review checklists for IoT-specific vulnerabilities
- Automated security gates in deployment workflows
- Incident response planning for development environments
- Third-party library vetting processes
- Secure debug and logging practices
- Memory safety and buffer overflow prevention
Module 11: Real-World Hands-On Projects - Project 1: Design a secure smart home gateway architecture
- Project 2: Implement TLS mutual authentication between devices
- Project 3: Build an anomaly detection model for temperature sensors
- Project 4: Conduct a threat model for a medical IoT wearable
- Project 5: Create a firmware update verification system
- Project 6: Configure secure MQTT with ACLs and encryption
- Project 7: Develop a zero-trust segmentation policy for a factory network
- Project 8: Perform a penetration test on a simulated IoT endpoint
- Project 9: Design a privacy-preserving data aggregation pipeline
- Project 10: Implement federated learning for device fleet optimisation
- Project 11: Build a runtime integrity monitor for AI models
- Project 12: Create an automated compliance checklist generator
- Project 13: Configure secure boot on a Raspberry Pi IoT node
- Project 14: Develop a behavioural authentication system using motion data
- Project 15: Implement just-in-time access for remote maintenance
Module 12: Advanced AI-Powered Defensive Techniques - Generative adversarial networks (GANs) for attack simulation
- Using AI to generate synthetic attack data for training
- Predictive threat hunting using temporal patterns
- Automated incident triage with natural language processing
- AI-assisted root cause analysis for security events
- Automated playbooks for common attack types
- Reinforcement learning for adaptive response strategies
- Dynamic risk scoring based on contextual factors
- Cross-correlation of alerts across device types
- Graph-based malware propagation modelling
- Deep learning for encrypted traffic classification
- Automated vulnerability prioritisation using CVSS and exposure
- Resource-constrained AI models for edge deployment
- Model compression techniques without accuracy loss
- On-device inference optimisation
- Latency-aware security decision pipelines
- Fail-safe mechanisms for AI system failures
Module 13: Incident Response and Forensics for IoT Systems - Building an IoT-specific incident response plan
- Containment strategies for compromised device networks
- Forensic acquisition from embedded storage
- Memory dump analysis for real-time operating systems
- Network traffic capture at the edge
- Chain of custody for IoT evidence
- Time synchronisation challenges in distributed logging
- Log retention policies for regulatory compliance
- Automated alerting to security operations teams
- Post-incident review and lessons learned documentation
- Recovery procedures for bricked or locked devices
- Firmware rollback and safe recovery modes
- Malware analysis of IoT botnet samples
- Attribution difficulties in anonymous networks
- Coordinating with manufacturers during vulnerabilities
- Disclosure protocols for zero-day findings
Module 14: Integration with Enterprise Security Ecosystems - SIEM integration for centralised IoT alerting
- SOAR platforms for automated IoT incident response
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR) for IoT agents
- Asset inventory management for device discovery
- Vulnerability management integration workflows
- CMDB population and maintenance for IoT assets
- Integration with identity and access management (IAM) systems
- Single pane of glass monitoring dashboards
- API-based integration with existing security tools
- Security orchestration for cross-platform workflows
- Automated policy enforcement across hybrid environments
- Event normalisation for heterogeneous data sources
- Custom rule creation for IoT-specific threats
- Reporting and executive summary generation
- Security metrics and KPI definition for IoT programs
- Stakeholder communication planning
Module 15: Certification Preparation and Career Advancement - Review of all core learning objectives
- Practice exercises for technical mastery
- Scenario-based assessments mirroring real challenges
- Final comprehensive project: design a secure AI-IoT system
- Project evaluation against industry best practices
- Feedback and improvement guidance
- How to present your project in job interviews
- Resume optimisation for AI and IoT security roles
- Crafting compelling career narratives using course experience
- LinkedIn profile enhancement strategies
- Networking with security professionals and hiring managers
- Salary negotiation using certification credibility
- Continuing education and community engagement
- Alumni resources and job board access
- How to leverage the Certificate of Completion by The Art of Service
- Transitioning from general IT to specialised security roles
- Bonus: Templates for security proposals, audit reports, and architecture diagrams
- Unique device identity provisioning at scale
- Cryptographic identity binding to hardware
- OAuth 2.0 for machine-to-machine authorisation
- JWT tokens in IoT communication flows
- Dynamic credential rotation strategies
- Just-in-time access for administrative functions
- Role-based access control (RBAC) for IoT platforms
- Attribute-based access control (ABAC) for contextual authorisation
- Multi-factor authentication for platform access
- Biometric authentication on smart devices
- Continuous authentication using behavioural analytics
- Privilege escalation detection in device networks
- Session management for long-lived device connections
- Access revocation mechanisms for decommissioned devices
- Identity lifecycle management automation
- Single sign-on integration with enterprise directories
Module 9: Data Privacy and Regulatory Compliance - Data minimisation principles in IoT design
- Pseudonymisation and anonymisation techniques
- Privacy impact assessments (PIA) for IoT projects
- Data subject rights fulfilment in automated systems
- Consent management for personal data collection
- Cross-border data transfer compliance
- Right to explanation in AI decision-making systems
- Automated deletion policies for temporary data
- Logging requirements under GDPR Article 30
- Handling data breaches involving IoT devices
- Notification timelines and reporting obligations
- Vendor data processing agreements for third-party services
- Privacy by design in UI and system architecture
- Auditing data access and modification events
- Encryption at rest and in transit for personal data
- Data residency requirements by jurisdiction
Module 10: Secure Development Lifecycle for IoT Products - Integrating security into agile IoT development
- Threat modelling during requirements phase
- Secure coding standards for embedded C and Python
- Static application security testing (SAST) tools
- Dynamic analysis of IoT applications
- Interactive application security testing (IAST) methods
- Software composition analysis for open-source components
- Dependency vulnerability scanning with SBOMs
- Container image scanning in CI/CD pipelines
- Penetration testing scope definition for IoT systems
- Red teaming strategies for converged environments
- Secure configuration management throughout development
- Code review checklists for IoT-specific vulnerabilities
- Automated security gates in deployment workflows
- Incident response planning for development environments
- Third-party library vetting processes
- Secure debug and logging practices
- Memory safety and buffer overflow prevention
Module 11: Real-World Hands-On Projects - Project 1: Design a secure smart home gateway architecture
- Project 2: Implement TLS mutual authentication between devices
- Project 3: Build an anomaly detection model for temperature sensors
- Project 4: Conduct a threat model for a medical IoT wearable
- Project 5: Create a firmware update verification system
- Project 6: Configure secure MQTT with ACLs and encryption
- Project 7: Develop a zero-trust segmentation policy for a factory network
- Project 8: Perform a penetration test on a simulated IoT endpoint
- Project 9: Design a privacy-preserving data aggregation pipeline
- Project 10: Implement federated learning for device fleet optimisation
- Project 11: Build a runtime integrity monitor for AI models
- Project 12: Create an automated compliance checklist generator
- Project 13: Configure secure boot on a Raspberry Pi IoT node
- Project 14: Develop a behavioural authentication system using motion data
- Project 15: Implement just-in-time access for remote maintenance
Module 12: Advanced AI-Powered Defensive Techniques - Generative adversarial networks (GANs) for attack simulation
- Using AI to generate synthetic attack data for training
- Predictive threat hunting using temporal patterns
- Automated incident triage with natural language processing
- AI-assisted root cause analysis for security events
- Automated playbooks for common attack types
- Reinforcement learning for adaptive response strategies
- Dynamic risk scoring based on contextual factors
- Cross-correlation of alerts across device types
- Graph-based malware propagation modelling
- Deep learning for encrypted traffic classification
- Automated vulnerability prioritisation using CVSS and exposure
- Resource-constrained AI models for edge deployment
- Model compression techniques without accuracy loss
- On-device inference optimisation
- Latency-aware security decision pipelines
- Fail-safe mechanisms for AI system failures
Module 13: Incident Response and Forensics for IoT Systems - Building an IoT-specific incident response plan
- Containment strategies for compromised device networks
- Forensic acquisition from embedded storage
- Memory dump analysis for real-time operating systems
- Network traffic capture at the edge
- Chain of custody for IoT evidence
- Time synchronisation challenges in distributed logging
- Log retention policies for regulatory compliance
- Automated alerting to security operations teams
- Post-incident review and lessons learned documentation
- Recovery procedures for bricked or locked devices
- Firmware rollback and safe recovery modes
- Malware analysis of IoT botnet samples
- Attribution difficulties in anonymous networks
- Coordinating with manufacturers during vulnerabilities
- Disclosure protocols for zero-day findings
Module 14: Integration with Enterprise Security Ecosystems - SIEM integration for centralised IoT alerting
- SOAR platforms for automated IoT incident response
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR) for IoT agents
- Asset inventory management for device discovery
- Vulnerability management integration workflows
- CMDB population and maintenance for IoT assets
- Integration with identity and access management (IAM) systems
- Single pane of glass monitoring dashboards
- API-based integration with existing security tools
- Security orchestration for cross-platform workflows
- Automated policy enforcement across hybrid environments
- Event normalisation for heterogeneous data sources
- Custom rule creation for IoT-specific threats
- Reporting and executive summary generation
- Security metrics and KPI definition for IoT programs
- Stakeholder communication planning
Module 15: Certification Preparation and Career Advancement - Review of all core learning objectives
- Practice exercises for technical mastery
- Scenario-based assessments mirroring real challenges
- Final comprehensive project: design a secure AI-IoT system
- Project evaluation against industry best practices
- Feedback and improvement guidance
- How to present your project in job interviews
- Resume optimisation for AI and IoT security roles
- Crafting compelling career narratives using course experience
- LinkedIn profile enhancement strategies
- Networking with security professionals and hiring managers
- Salary negotiation using certification credibility
- Continuing education and community engagement
- Alumni resources and job board access
- How to leverage the Certificate of Completion by The Art of Service
- Transitioning from general IT to specialised security roles
- Bonus: Templates for security proposals, audit reports, and architecture diagrams
- Integrating security into agile IoT development
- Threat modelling during requirements phase
- Secure coding standards for embedded C and Python
- Static application security testing (SAST) tools
- Dynamic analysis of IoT applications
- Interactive application security testing (IAST) methods
- Software composition analysis for open-source components
- Dependency vulnerability scanning with SBOMs
- Container image scanning in CI/CD pipelines
- Penetration testing scope definition for IoT systems
- Red teaming strategies for converged environments
- Secure configuration management throughout development
- Code review checklists for IoT-specific vulnerabilities
- Automated security gates in deployment workflows
- Incident response planning for development environments
- Third-party library vetting processes
- Secure debug and logging practices
- Memory safety and buffer overflow prevention
Module 11: Real-World Hands-On Projects - Project 1: Design a secure smart home gateway architecture
- Project 2: Implement TLS mutual authentication between devices
- Project 3: Build an anomaly detection model for temperature sensors
- Project 4: Conduct a threat model for a medical IoT wearable
- Project 5: Create a firmware update verification system
- Project 6: Configure secure MQTT with ACLs and encryption
- Project 7: Develop a zero-trust segmentation policy for a factory network
- Project 8: Perform a penetration test on a simulated IoT endpoint
- Project 9: Design a privacy-preserving data aggregation pipeline
- Project 10: Implement federated learning for device fleet optimisation
- Project 11: Build a runtime integrity monitor for AI models
- Project 12: Create an automated compliance checklist generator
- Project 13: Configure secure boot on a Raspberry Pi IoT node
- Project 14: Develop a behavioural authentication system using motion data
- Project 15: Implement just-in-time access for remote maintenance
Module 12: Advanced AI-Powered Defensive Techniques - Generative adversarial networks (GANs) for attack simulation
- Using AI to generate synthetic attack data for training
- Predictive threat hunting using temporal patterns
- Automated incident triage with natural language processing
- AI-assisted root cause analysis for security events
- Automated playbooks for common attack types
- Reinforcement learning for adaptive response strategies
- Dynamic risk scoring based on contextual factors
- Cross-correlation of alerts across device types
- Graph-based malware propagation modelling
- Deep learning for encrypted traffic classification
- Automated vulnerability prioritisation using CVSS and exposure
- Resource-constrained AI models for edge deployment
- Model compression techniques without accuracy loss
- On-device inference optimisation
- Latency-aware security decision pipelines
- Fail-safe mechanisms for AI system failures
Module 13: Incident Response and Forensics for IoT Systems - Building an IoT-specific incident response plan
- Containment strategies for compromised device networks
- Forensic acquisition from embedded storage
- Memory dump analysis for real-time operating systems
- Network traffic capture at the edge
- Chain of custody for IoT evidence
- Time synchronisation challenges in distributed logging
- Log retention policies for regulatory compliance
- Automated alerting to security operations teams
- Post-incident review and lessons learned documentation
- Recovery procedures for bricked or locked devices
- Firmware rollback and safe recovery modes
- Malware analysis of IoT botnet samples
- Attribution difficulties in anonymous networks
- Coordinating with manufacturers during vulnerabilities
- Disclosure protocols for zero-day findings
Module 14: Integration with Enterprise Security Ecosystems - SIEM integration for centralised IoT alerting
- SOAR platforms for automated IoT incident response
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR) for IoT agents
- Asset inventory management for device discovery
- Vulnerability management integration workflows
- CMDB population and maintenance for IoT assets
- Integration with identity and access management (IAM) systems
- Single pane of glass monitoring dashboards
- API-based integration with existing security tools
- Security orchestration for cross-platform workflows
- Automated policy enforcement across hybrid environments
- Event normalisation for heterogeneous data sources
- Custom rule creation for IoT-specific threats
- Reporting and executive summary generation
- Security metrics and KPI definition for IoT programs
- Stakeholder communication planning
Module 15: Certification Preparation and Career Advancement - Review of all core learning objectives
- Practice exercises for technical mastery
- Scenario-based assessments mirroring real challenges
- Final comprehensive project: design a secure AI-IoT system
- Project evaluation against industry best practices
- Feedback and improvement guidance
- How to present your project in job interviews
- Resume optimisation for AI and IoT security roles
- Crafting compelling career narratives using course experience
- LinkedIn profile enhancement strategies
- Networking with security professionals and hiring managers
- Salary negotiation using certification credibility
- Continuing education and community engagement
- Alumni resources and job board access
- How to leverage the Certificate of Completion by The Art of Service
- Transitioning from general IT to specialised security roles
- Bonus: Templates for security proposals, audit reports, and architecture diagrams
- Generative adversarial networks (GANs) for attack simulation
- Using AI to generate synthetic attack data for training
- Predictive threat hunting using temporal patterns
- Automated incident triage with natural language processing
- AI-assisted root cause analysis for security events
- Automated playbooks for common attack types
- Reinforcement learning for adaptive response strategies
- Dynamic risk scoring based on contextual factors
- Cross-correlation of alerts across device types
- Graph-based malware propagation modelling
- Deep learning for encrypted traffic classification
- Automated vulnerability prioritisation using CVSS and exposure
- Resource-constrained AI models for edge deployment
- Model compression techniques without accuracy loss
- On-device inference optimisation
- Latency-aware security decision pipelines
- Fail-safe mechanisms for AI system failures
Module 13: Incident Response and Forensics for IoT Systems - Building an IoT-specific incident response plan
- Containment strategies for compromised device networks
- Forensic acquisition from embedded storage
- Memory dump analysis for real-time operating systems
- Network traffic capture at the edge
- Chain of custody for IoT evidence
- Time synchronisation challenges in distributed logging
- Log retention policies for regulatory compliance
- Automated alerting to security operations teams
- Post-incident review and lessons learned documentation
- Recovery procedures for bricked or locked devices
- Firmware rollback and safe recovery modes
- Malware analysis of IoT botnet samples
- Attribution difficulties in anonymous networks
- Coordinating with manufacturers during vulnerabilities
- Disclosure protocols for zero-day findings
Module 14: Integration with Enterprise Security Ecosystems - SIEM integration for centralised IoT alerting
- SOAR platforms for automated IoT incident response
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR) for IoT agents
- Asset inventory management for device discovery
- Vulnerability management integration workflows
- CMDB population and maintenance for IoT assets
- Integration with identity and access management (IAM) systems
- Single pane of glass monitoring dashboards
- API-based integration with existing security tools
- Security orchestration for cross-platform workflows
- Automated policy enforcement across hybrid environments
- Event normalisation for heterogeneous data sources
- Custom rule creation for IoT-specific threats
- Reporting and executive summary generation
- Security metrics and KPI definition for IoT programs
- Stakeholder communication planning
Module 15: Certification Preparation and Career Advancement - Review of all core learning objectives
- Practice exercises for technical mastery
- Scenario-based assessments mirroring real challenges
- Final comprehensive project: design a secure AI-IoT system
- Project evaluation against industry best practices
- Feedback and improvement guidance
- How to present your project in job interviews
- Resume optimisation for AI and IoT security roles
- Crafting compelling career narratives using course experience
- LinkedIn profile enhancement strategies
- Networking with security professionals and hiring managers
- Salary negotiation using certification credibility
- Continuing education and community engagement
- Alumni resources and job board access
- How to leverage the Certificate of Completion by The Art of Service
- Transitioning from general IT to specialised security roles
- Bonus: Templates for security proposals, audit reports, and architecture diagrams
- SIEM integration for centralised IoT alerting
- SOAR platforms for automated IoT incident response
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR) for IoT agents
- Asset inventory management for device discovery
- Vulnerability management integration workflows
- CMDB population and maintenance for IoT assets
- Integration with identity and access management (IAM) systems
- Single pane of glass monitoring dashboards
- API-based integration with existing security tools
- Security orchestration for cross-platform workflows
- Automated policy enforcement across hybrid environments
- Event normalisation for heterogeneous data sources
- Custom rule creation for IoT-specific threats
- Reporting and executive summary generation
- Security metrics and KPI definition for IoT programs
- Stakeholder communication planning