Master IoT Defense Strategies

Certified Internet of Things Security Practitioner (CIoTSP™)

All our courses are 100% teacher-led by our authorized instructors and include certification exams.
Getting certified, you can also have the possibility to join Be Licensed’s recruitment portal.

Course Overview

This course equips professionals with the essential skills to secure Internet of Things (IoT) environments across industries. Participants will learn how to safeguard IoT systems, manage data privacy, secure network services, and address common vulnerabilities in software and hardware. With a focus on real-world security practices, the course prepares individuals to mitigate risks, ensure compliance with regulations, and protect IoT ecosystems from cyber threats. Successful completion of the program enables participants to confidently demonstrate their expertise and pursue certification in IoT security.

Course outcome

By completing this course, individuals will gain a comprehensive understanding of securing IoT systems, covering aspects such as authentication, network service protection, and data security. They will learn to safeguard IoT devices against common threats, implement encryption and privacy measures, and ensure physical and software integrity through secure updates and tamper-resistant designs. The course also equips learners to handle regulatory compliance, secure system logging, and auditing, ensuring robust management of IoT environments. This preparation enables participants to confidently write the associated exam and demonstrate their expertise in IoT security.

Your new skills

Identifying and mitigating common security threats in IoT portals (e.g., weak credentials, session management issues).
Implementing secure authentication, authorization, and accounting measures (e.g., 2FA, granular access control).
Securing network services against common threats like buffer overflow and DoS attacks.
Implementing encryption for data at rest, in transit, and in use to protect IoT data.
Addressing privacy concerns by implementing proper data collection, retention, and anonymization practices.
Securing IoT software and firmware through digitally signed updates and secure boot processes.
Enhancing physical security of IoT devices by protecting physical ports, storage media, and implementing tamper-resistant measures.
Protecting against threats like injection flaws and CSRF attacks on web, cloud, and mobile interfaces.
Managing secure password recovery mechanisms and enforcing robust password policies.
Implementing secure network pathways and controlling open ports.
Monitoring IoT systems for unauthorized access or security breaches.
Implementing secure update mechanisms for IoT devices, including over-the-air (OTA) updates.
Securing endpoint devices and addressing vulnerabilities related to constrained devices in IoT environments.
Conducting security logging, auditing, and alerting for IoT systems.
Enforcing compliance with regulations and privacy laws such as GDPR for IoT devices and data.

Prerequisites:

Knowledge:

While there are no formal prerequisites to register for and schedule an exam, we strongly recommend you first possess the following knowledge:

Understanding of the fundamental benefits and challenges of securing IoT systems.
Understanding of an IoT ecosystem, including the physical elements, edge/fog computing elements, network and connectivity elements, cloud and cloud platform elements, and the applications and “Things” within various market sectors.
Understanding of common IoT security and privacy threats and countermeasures.
Understanding of common IoT safety and risk management approaches.
Understanding of the IoT system/software development life cycle.

To ensure your success in this course you should have a fundamental understanding of IoT ecosystems, which you can obtain by taking the CIoTP™ (ITP-110) course.

Hardware: A computer that can access the internet and run a modern internet browser.

Software: Internet browser - the suggested browser is Google Chrome.

Access: Internet access - a stable fiber connection of at least 10 Mbps up and down speeds is recommended.

What is included in the price?

Fully led by an authorized instructor.

All materials needed to complete the course are included in the course fee. This includes course literature, exercise assignments and fees for the certification exam.

The course is held remotely in a virtual classroom. All lectures are recorded and are available as reference material for two weeks after course completion.