Certified Internet of Things Security Practitioner (CIoTSP)

Course Description

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This course is designed for practitioners who are seeking to demonstrate a vendor-neutral, cross-industry skill set that will enable them to design, implement, operate, and/or manage a secure IoT ecosystem.

Audience Profile

This course is designed for IoT practitioners who are looking to improve their skills and knowledge of IoT security and privacy. This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CertNexus Certified Internet of Things Security Practitioner (CIoTSP) certification and who want to prepare for Exam ITS-110.

Prerequisites

To ensure your success in this course you should have a fundamental understanding of IoT ecosystems, which you can obtain by taking the following CertNexus course: Certified Internet of Things (IoT) Practitioner (Exam ITP-110).

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Managing IoT Risks

Topic A: Map the IoT Attack Surface
Topic B: Build in Security by Design

Lesson 2: Securing Web and Cloud Interfaces

Topic A: Identify Threats to IoT Web and Cloud Interfaces
Topic B: Prevent Injection Flaws
Topic C: Prevent Session Management Flaws
Topic D: Prevent Cross-Site Scripting Flaws
Topic E: Prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery Flaws
Topic F: Prevent Unvalidated Redirects and Forwards

Lesson 3: Securing Data

Topic A: Use Cryptography Appropriately
Topic B: Protect Data in Motion
Topic C: Protect Data at Rest
Topic D: Protect Data in Use

Lesson 4: Controlling Access to IoT Resources

Topic A: Identify the Need to Protect IoT Resources
Topic B: Implement Secure Authentication
Topic C: Implement Secure Authorization
Topic D: Implement Security Monitoring on IoT Systems

Lesson 5: Securing IoT Networks

Topic A: Ensure the Security of IP Networks
Topic B: Ensure the Security of Wireless Networks
Topic C: Ensure the Security of Mobile Networks
Topic D: Ensure the Security of IoT Edge Networks

Lesson 6: Ensuring Privacy

Topic A: Improve Data Collection to Reduce Privacy Concerns
Topic B: Protect Sensitive Data
Topic C: Dispose of Sensitive Data

Lesson 7: Managing Software and Firmware Risks

Topic A: Manage General Software Risks
Topic B: Manage Risks Related to Software Installation and Configuration
Topic C: Manage Risks Related to Software Patches and Updates
Topic D: Manage Risks Related to IoT Device Firmware

Lesson 8: Promoting Physical Security

Topic A: Protect Local Memory and Storage
Topic B: Prevent Physical Port Access