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IoT Security Case Studies

Explore the IoT security issues that have been discovered and exploited in recent years.

  • Duration

    2 weeks

  • Weekly study

    6 hours
Overview
Requirements

Examine real-world threats to the IoT

The number of active IoT devices is growing rapidly, making them attractive targets for cyber attacks.

In October 2016, hackers used tens of thousands of hijacked IoT devices to take a large portion of the internet offline in the US. While it’s thought to be the largest attack of its kind in history, it’s unlikely to be the last.

In this short course, we examine real-world incidents to better understand IoT security threats and the goals of cyber attackers.

What topics will you cover?

  • IoT security case studies
  • Legal actions and outcomes
  • Monetary and reputational costs

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Assess previous security failings in IoT
  • Evaluate the legal implications of historic IoT security incidents
  • Identify potential future incidents given current trends in IoT

Who is the course for?

MSc Cyber Security students.

What software or tools do you need?

VirtualBox

Who developed the course?

Coventry University

Coventry secured 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Online Learning in the QS World University Ranking 2020 and has received No. 1 in the world for Massive Open Online Courses in MoocLab’s World University Ranking 2021.

  • Established

    1992

  • Location

    Coventry

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  • Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
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  • Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
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