Cybersecurity Applied to Embedded Systems Workshop
This comprehensive workshop, hosted by Tonex, delves into the critical intersection of cybersecurity and embedded systems. With a focus on hands-on learning, participants will gain practical insights into securing embedded systems against a backdrop of evolving cyber threats. Through interactive sessions and real-world simulations, attendees will develop the skills needed to design, implement, and maintain secure embedded systems, bolstering their organization’s defense against cyber attacks.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Learn the fundamentals of embedded systems and their vulnerabilities in cybersecurity contexts.
- Identify potential cyber threats and attack vectors targeting embedded systems.
- Implement encryption and authentication mechanisms to enhance embedded system security.
- Apply best practices for securing communication protocols within embedded systems.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing specific to embedded systems.
- Develop strategies for continuous monitoring and rapid response to emerging threats.
Audience: This workshop is designed for:
- Embedded systems engineers and developers
- Cybersecurity professionals
- IT managers and team leads
- Technical professionals seeking to expand their knowledge of embedded system security
Outlines/Agendas/Topics:
Fundamentals of Embedded Systems Security
- Introduction to embedded systems and their significance in the cybersecurity landscape
- Common vulnerabilities in embedded systems: an overview
- Secure boot processes and trusted platform modules (TPMs)
- Threat modeling for embedded systems: identifying potential risks
- Hands-on: Configuring a secure boot sequence
Encryption and Authentication in Embedded Systems
- Cryptographic principles for embedded security
- Implementing strong authentication mechanisms in embedded devices
- Secure key management and storage within embedded systems
- Hands-on: Integrating cryptographic libraries for data protection
- Case study: Real-world examples of authentication implementation
Securing Communication Protocols
- Understanding communication protocols in embedded systems
- Addressing vulnerabilities in wireless communication (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.)
- Secure communication over IoT networks
- Practical session: Implementing security measures in a communication protocol
- Case study: Analyzing a recent communication protocol exploit
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing for Embedded Systems
- Overview of vulnerability assessment and penetration testing processes
- Building a testing environment for embedded systems
- Identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities through hands-on exercises
- Mitigation strategies and patch management for embedded systems
- Group activity: Conducting a simulated penetration test on an embedded device
Continuous Monitoring and Future Trends
- The role of continuous monitoring in embedded systems cybersecurity
- Intrusion detection and real-time threat assessment
- Incorporating machine learning for anomaly detection
- Emerging trends and challenges in embedded systems security
- Workshop conclusion: Developing a roadmap for securing embedded systems
Workshop 1: Understanding Embedded Systems
- What are embedded systems?
- Key components and architectures
- Examples of embedded systems
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Risk Assessment
- Securing Embedded Systems
- Secure Boot and Firmware Updates