Advanced Embedded Systems Security

In this course you will learn how to secure your embedded system. You will learn how to protect your program from malicious user input. You will also understand the use of hypervisors and virtualization of the system, and discover controls and tools for embedded security. You will also have hands-on exercises with topics such as memory protection unit (MPU) and secure boot. 

Advanced Embedded Systems Security – course training format:

• Online training: 2 days, 6 hours/ day 
• The course is organized via MS Teams video meeting 

• PDF course material (in English) 
• The course includes hands-on excercices
   

Advanced Embedded Systems Security – course objectives: 

• How to manipulate files and directories in a secure manner 
• Discover how to protect your programs from malicious user input 

• Secure System Software Consideration 
• Embedded system hardware features for security 
• Secure Software Development methodology and framework 
• Apprehend the context and the use of Hypervisors and System Virtualization 
• Discover Security checks and Tools 

Practical activities 

• Practical activities represent from 40% to 50% of course duration 
• One Online Linux PC per trainee for the practical activities 
• The trainer has access to trainees’ Online PCs for technical and pedagogical assistance 

• Downloadable preconfigured virtual machine for post-course practical activities 

Prerequisites 

• Some programming concepts are desirable (any language) 
• Some cryptography and Linux basics