Module #1 Introduction to Cryptography Overview of cryptography, importance of security in embedded devices, and course objectives
Module #2 Foundations of Cryptography Review of number theory, algebra, and probability theory as applied to cryptography
Module #3 Symmetric Key Cryptography Block ciphers (AES, DES), stream ciphers, and modes of operation (ECB, CBC, CTR)
Module #4 Asymmetric Key Cryptography Introduction to RSA, elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), and key exchange protocols
Module #5 Hash Functions and Data Integrity SHA-2, SHA-3, and BLAKE2 hash functions; Message Authentication Codes (MACs) and digital signatures
Module #6 Cryptographic Protocols Transport Layer Security (TLS), Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), and IPsec
Module #7 Secure Communication Protocols Secure/Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Extensions (S/MIME), Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), and Secure Shell (SSH)
Module #8 Embedded Device Security Threats Overview of common threats to embedded devices, including side-channel attacks and fault attacks
Module #9 Secure Boot and Firmware Updates Methods for securely booting and updating embedded devices
Module #10 Secure Storage and Memory Protection Techniques for protecting data at rest and in transit on embedded devices
Module #11 Random Number Generation and Entropy Importance of high-quality randomness in cryptography and methods for generating random numbers on embedded devices
Module #12 Cryptographic Key Management Key generation, distribution, storage, and revocation in embedded devices
Module #13 Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) Using specialized hardware to enhance security in embedded devices
Module #14 Secure Communication Protocols for IoT Lightweight cryptographic protocols for resource-constrained devices (e.g., CoAP, MQTT, LWM2M)
Module #15 Firmware Security Best Practices Guidelines for developing secure firmware for embedded devices
Module #16 Testing and Validating Cryptographic Implementations Methods for verifying the correctness and security of cryptographic implementations on embedded devices
Module #17 Side-Channel Analysis and Countermeasures Protecting against power analysis, timing attacks, and other side-channel attacks
Module #18 Case Studies:Secure Embedded Devices Real-world examples of secure embedded devices and systems
Module #19 Future Directions in Cryptography for Embedded Devices Emerging trends and technologies in cryptographic techniques for embedded devices
Module #20 Lab 1:Implementing AES on a Microcontroller Hands-on exercise implementing symmetric key cryptography on an embedded device
Module #21 Lab 2:Generating Digital Signatures with ECC Hands-on exercise implementing asymmetric key cryptography on an embedded device
Module #22 Lab 3:Secure Communication Protocols with TLS Hands-on exercise implementing secure communication protocols on an embedded device
Module #23 Lab 4:Secure Boot and Firmware Updates Hands-on exercise implementing secure boot and firmware update mechanisms on an embedded device
Module #24 Lab 5:Side-Channel Analysis and Countermeasures Hands-on exercise analyzing and mitigating side-channel attacks on an embedded device
Module #25 Project:Developing a Secure Embedded Device Student project integrating cryptographic techniques into a secure embedded device
Module #26 Project Review and Feedback Peer review and feedback on student projects
Module #27 Cryptographic Techniques for Specific Industries Customized cryptographic techniques for industries such as automotive, aerospace, and healthcare
Module #28 Cryptography for Low-Power Devices Optimizing cryptographic techniques for resource-constrained devices
Module #29 Post-Quantum Cryptography for Embedded Devices Preparing for the impact of quantum computers on cryptographic techniques
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Cryptographic Techniques for Embedded Devices career
