Embedded Security for Medical, Automotive, and IoT Devices Training by Tonex
This advanced training program focuses on the crucial role of embedded system security within critical sectors such as healthcare, automotive, and Internet of Things (IoT) environments. Participants will explore how vulnerabilities in embedded firmware and hardware can lead to significant cybersecurity threats, including data breaches, unauthorized control, and system manipulation. The course highlights the impact of insecure embedded components on patient safety, vehicle operation, and IoT reliability. Special emphasis is placed on aligning secure design practices with modern cybersecurity standards, ensuring resilience against both internal and external threats targeting embedded devices.
Audience:
- Embedded System Engineers
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- IoT Product Developers
- Automotive Software Architects
- Medical Device Designers
- System Security Analysts
Learning Objectives:
- Understand embedded system architecture and threat surfaces
- Identify and mitigate security risks in firmware and hardware
- Apply secure coding and encryption practices
- Align embedded security with regulatory frameworks
- Detect vulnerabilities and prevent device exploitation
- Design secure communication protocols across sectors
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Embedded Security
- Basics of embedded systems
- Role of embedded security
- Sector-specific threats overview
- Attack vectors in devices
- Key regulations and standards
- Real-world incident examples
Module 2: Security in Medical Devices
- Threats to patient safety
- Device authentication methods
- Secure firmware updating
- HIPAA and data integrity
- Supply chain vulnerability
- Risk assessment techniques
Module 3: Automotive Embedded Protection
- CAN bus vulnerabilities
- Secure boot processes
- Firmware integrity validation
- Over-the-air (OTA) risks
- Telematics and infotainment security
- Compliance with ISO 21434
Module 4: IoT Device Security Practices
- IoT attack surfaces
- Secure device onboarding
- Key management systems
- Lightweight encryption techniques
- Secure cloud integration
- Lifecycle vulnerability handling
Module 5: Embedded Software and Firmware Defense
- Secure coding principles
- Memory safety enforcement
- Code signing and validation
- Firmware hardening strategies
- Trusted execution environments
- Protection against reverse engineering
Module 6: Compliance, Standards, and Risk Mitigation
- FDA cybersecurity guidance
- ISO/IEC 62443 and IoT security
- NIST standards for embedded systems
- Threat modeling and mitigation
- Security certification pathways
- Creating secure-by-design systems
Secure your embedded systems now—enroll in Tonex’s Embedded Security Training to protect critical infrastructures across healthcare, automotive, and IoT sectors from evolving cyber threats. Empower your team with the expertise needed to defend against vulnerabilities at the hardware and firmware level.