IoT Device Security: Executive Briefing

This course is an overview of threats and defensive measures against cyber attacks on smart devices or "Internet of Things".

Tech leaders need a fundamental understanding of the tools and technologies their teams use to build solutions. In this course, IoT Device Security: Executive Briefing, you will learn foundational knowledge to protect your enterprise against attacks via connected cameras, door locks, smart speakers, and other IoT devices. First, you will learn how the attacks occur and spread. Next, you will discover simple strategies to segment, isolate, and prevent the spread of potential intrusions. Finally, you will explore selected real-world attacks that were mounted using non-obvious equipment. When you’re finished with this course, you will have a security-focused mindset to guide IT policies and prevent as-yet-unknown attacks.

Topics:

• The New Wild West of Connected Devices
• A Patchwork of Security Patches
• Holes in the Firewall
• There’s More Than One Way In
• Device Specific Threats and Precautions