CITC 2357 - Security of the Internet of Things

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: CITC 1341 - Introduction to the Internet of Things

Course Description:
This course is designed to help students answer and understand the following statements. There are complexities and areas of necessary awareness when the industrial sector becomes connected. Security policies and practices have not yet caught up to the internet capabilities of some of our most common products. The “connected home”, “consumer wearables”, or even an employee’s HVAC system may cause an unanticipated threat to your business environment. This course will explore current security and privacy related concerns in each of these areas. Every module will include readings, videos, case studies, and quizzes to help make sure you understand the material and concepts. This course offers a place to learn, reflect, and plan for a smart community approach to IoT.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Understand Authentication and Authorization
Understand Transport Encryption
Understand Securing the cloud
Understand Secure mobile interfaces
Identify Insufficient security configuration
Understand Securing software and firmware