Advanced Embedded Networking and Security

Students will gain in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, IoT protocols, and real-time networking standards for embedded applications. The curriculum emphasizes practical security implementation, including secure boot, cryptographic hardware, key management, and threat mitigation strategies.

Course outline

Lectures, virtual labs, and graded assignments — completed in your browser.

01Advanced Embedded Systems and Constrained Network Architectureslecture

02Optimizing TCP/IP for Resource-Constrained Embedded Deviceslecture

03Embedded Web Services: REST, HTTP, and Microcontroller Integrationlecture

04MQTT for IoT: Publishers, Subscribers, Brokers, and Quality of Servicelecture

05CoAP: The Constrained Application Protocol for Low-Power Networkslecture

06Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) for Real-time Embedded Communicationslecture

07CAN FD and FlexRay: High-Performance Embedded Bus Protocolslecture

08Embedded Security Threat Modeling and Risk Assessmentlecture

09Secure Boot Process and Trusted Execution Environments in Embedded Systemslecture

10Hardware Cryptographic Accelerators and Security Moduleslecture

11Embedded Key Management: Generation, Storage, and Lifecycle Securitylecture

12Implementing Secure Over-The-Air (OTA) Firmware Updateslecture

13Designing Robust Security Architectures for Embedded Systemslecture

14Emerging Trends and Advanced Topics in Embedded Network Securityassignment

Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction to Advanced Embedded Systems and Constrained Networking
Week 2: TCP/IP Stack Optimization for Resource-Limited Devices
Week 3: Embedded Web Servers and RESTful APIs on Microcontrollers
Week 4: MQTT Protocol: Fundamentals, Broker Interaction, and QoS Levels
Week 5: CoAP Protocol: Constrained Application Protocol for UDP-based Networks
Week 6: Real-time Communication: Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) Principles
Week 7: Automotive and Industrial Networking: CAN FD and FlexRay
Week 8: Embedded Security Fundamentals and Threat Modeling Methodologies
Week 9: Secure Boot and Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs)
Week 10: Cryptographic Accelerators and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
Week 11: Key Management Strategies: Provisioning, Storage, and Lifecycle
Week 12: Secure Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates for Embedded Devices
Week 13: Best Practices for Embedded System Security Architecture
Week 14: Case Studies, Advanced Topics, and Future Trends in Embedded Security