CIS 269 - Internet of Things (IoT) Security & Forensics

5 Credits

This course provides the fundamentals and principles of the Internet of Things (IoT) as it applies to IoT security. Smart devices such as mobiles, artificial intelligence (AI) devices, refrigerators, smartwatches, door locks, security systems will be covered, with emphasis on security best practices for securing IoT devices in the modern world.

Pre-requisite(s) CIS 150 with min 2.0
FeesAcademic Technology Fee

Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Day

Designed to Serve Students in the Cybersecurity Operations AAS degree program
Active Date 20260408T14:56:45

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Introduction to IoT devices and their dynamic uses
How IoT devices communicate on the network and in the cloud
The future of ISO standards for IoT devices and their hosting platforms
Common vulnerabilities when using IoT devices
Best practices for securing IoT devices
Controlling IoT devices from the web and their communication protocols
Introduce global privacy issues to consider when investigating IoT devices
Legalities and forensic challenges when collecting IoT data for investigations
Artificial intelligence and how it integrates with IoT devices

Student Learning Outcomes
Define Internet of Things (IoT) and describe security in the era of IoT.

Describe industry accepted network topology, architecture and network protocols.

Differentiate between various IoT cloud platforms.

Interface and visualize IoT devices for Cloud platform protocols.

Discuss security issues in the IoT.

Apply security policies and tools to secure networks.

Investigate IoT security breaches by using established industry investigative tools and techniques.

Analyze security incidents and prepare appropriate responses.