Online Course – LearnQuest’s Certified Professional Internship in Edge Information Security

Protect your Edge and IoT devices with advanced information security solutions.

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קורס אונליין - התמחות מקצועית מוסמכת באבטחת מידע בקצה של LearnQuest

Professional Certificate

Beginners Intermediate level Advanced involved

No prior knowledge required

Time to complete the course

7-day free trial

No unnecessary risks

Skills you will acquire in the course

  • Communication skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Troubleshooting
  • Teamwork
  • leadership
  • creativity
  • Presentation skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment
  • Independent learning ability

What you will learn in the course

Courses for which the course is suitable

  • Internet of Things (IoT) developer
  • Cyber ​​expert
  • Cloud service provider
  • IT leader in the organization
  • Endpoint Security Manager
  • IoT Device Security Manager

Internship – a course series of 3 courses

This specialization is designed for Internet of Things (IoT) developers, cybersecurity professionals, cloud service providers, and enterprise IT leaders who are interested in expanding their knowledge of the fundamentals of edge computing, securing IoT and edge devices, and managing edge security. This specialization includes 3 courses:

  • Edge Computing Fundamentals
  • Implementing security in IoT and edge devices
  • Strategic management of edge security

Hands-on Learning Project

Throughout the three courses in this specialization, learners will use a variety of methods to assess their learning. First, each lesson within a module includes an ungraded practice test, and then, each module includes a graded test to assess understanding of the course content. In addition, there are readings and discussion questions to reinforce learning, as well as interactive elements to review or test what has been learned in that section.

Details of the courses that make up the specialization

Edge Computing Fundamentals

Course 1

  • 10 hours

Course Details

What you’ll learn

This course is designed for IoT product developers, cyber professionals, and business IT leaders who want to understand the technology landscape to ensure their products are secure and fit for purpose. This course is an introduction to the field of expertise. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the key architectural components of edge computing networks
  • Compare different types of devices and sensors used in edge computing
  • Identify the challenges associated with edge networks
  • Compare key principles in the field of cyberspace
  • Identify potential vulnerabilities in edge networks
  • Write down security protocols
  • Explain data privacy and confidentiality
  • And more.
Modules
  • The first module includes topics such as the architecture of edge networks, edge computing technologies, devices and sensors, network infrastructure, communication technologies, and more.
  • In the second module, you will explore the various applications of edge networks such as IoT, smart cities, autonomous vehicles, healthcare, industrial automation, and energy management and commerce.
  • Module 3 will include topics such as common security vulnerabilities, challenges, and basic concepts in security and privacy.
Skills you will acquire
  • Category: Applications (IoT)
  • Category: Network Infrastructure
  • Category: Challenges and Basic Concepts in Security and Privacy
  • Category: Instruments and Sensors
  • Category: Edge Computing Technologies

Implementing security on IoT devices and edge devices

Course 2

  • 10 hours

Course Details

What you’ll learn

The course is designed for IoT product developers and cyber professionals. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the security needs of IoT devices and detail their security aspects and how to protect them
  • Identify vulnerabilities in IoT devices and develop effective security strategies to protect against potential threats
  • Explain the basics of hardware security
  • List common encryption techniques used in IoT and edge devices
  • Implement security measures to ensure the deployment of IoT devices and edge devices
  • And more.
Modules
  • During the first module, participants will learn about security challenges and vulnerabilities.
  • The second module includes topics such as hardware security, security by design, and best practices in edge computing.
  • In Module 3, a discussion of privacy, compliance, and regulatory aspects of edge computing.
Skills you will acquire
  • Category: Identification
  • Category: Encryption techniques
  • Category: Privacy measures
  • Category: Vulnerabilities (computing)

Strategic management of edge security

Course 3

  • 9 hours

Course Details

What you’ll learn

Designed for business IT leaders, cyber professionals, and cloud service providers, this course, the final in the series, addresses endpoint security from a strategic perspective. Upon completion, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the impact of breaches in edge computing
  • Identify methodologies for identifying risks in edge computing
  • Assess the likelihood of cyberattacks with threat data and trends
  • Prioritize potential risks specific to edge computing environments
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies
  • Detail solutions for real-time fault management
  • and list options for harmonizing edge computing standards across different regions and industries
  • And more.
Modules
  • Topics for Module 1 include risk analysis and security risks in edge computing.
  • The second module includes risk prioritization, developing an edge computing risk mitigation strategy, real-time monitoring, and measured and adaptive security solutions.
  • During the third module, you will gain knowledge about meeting international security standards and options for staying up to date with changes in edge computing.
Skills you will acquire
  • Category: Computer Security Incident Management
  • Category: Risk Analysis
  • Category: Compliance with international security standards
  • Category: Developing a security strategy for edge networks

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