Building Secure Automotive IoT Applications

Building Secure Automotive IoT Applications

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14 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

14 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explore current trends and use cases in automotive IoT
Understand key vehicle architectures and diagnostic protocols
Implement secure software development practices and compliance standards

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Embedded Software

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14 assignments

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The automotive industry is undergoing a rapid digital transformation, driven by the convergence of IoT and cybersecurity. This course empowers developers to build secure, scalable automotive IoT systems, enabling safer and smarter connected vehicles that meet evolving industry demands. Learners will understand how embedded systems, data, and security intersect to define the future of automotive innovation.

Throughout the course, learners will gain hands-on experience in developing robust IoT solutions for vehicles, from designing vehicle architectures to implementing cybersecurity measures and ensuring compliance with automotive standards. Practical examples and exercises will help translate theoretical understanding into applied technical skill, preparing participants to create and deploy resilient automotive IoT applications. What sets this course apart is its balanced focus on both technical and practical dimensions of automotive IoT. Learners not only explore the underlying architectures and protocols but also apply best practices for security, scalability, and interoperability in real-world automotive environments. This course is designed for embedded developers, software engineers, and IoT professionals seeking to specialize in the automotive domain. A foundational understanding of programming and IoT concepts will help learners fully engage with the material.

In this section, we examine current automotive trends, introduce automotive IoT, and explore use cases to understand connected vehicle systems and data communication flows.

What's included

2 videos3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore automotive IoT applications, focusing on real-time data, driver safety, and personalized in-car experiences to enhance vehicle efficiency and user satisfaction.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine the evolution of vehicle architecture from distributed to centralized systems, focusing on AUTOSAR frameworks, hypervisor configurations, and their impact on scalable, maintainable automotive designs.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore UDS, DoIP, and AUTOSAR diagnostic protocols, focusing on message structures, communication workflows, and remote diagnostics applications.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore Service-Oriented Vehicle Diagnostics (SOVD) as a dynamic alternative to UDS, focusing on its application in modern vehicle systems and software evolution.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine secure development processes for automotive IoT, focusing on ISO/SAE 21434, NIST, and DevSecOps to mitigate cyber risks in vehicle and backend systems.

What's included

1 video7 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Exploring Secure Development Processes for Automotive IoT - Overview Video 1 minute

7 readings Total 180 minutes

Introduction 20 minutes
Simplified Threat Model of Automotive IoT Ecosystem 30 minutes
Risks 20 minutes
ISO/SAE 21434 and ASPICE for Cybersecurity 30 minutes
Acq 2 20 minutes
SOC 2 30 minutes
Testing Guides 30 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Secure Development Practices in Automotive IoT 10 minutes

In this section, we explore implementing SSDLC practices, creating project inventories, and applying AppSec tools to enhance automotive IoT security through structured, automated processes.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Establishing a Secure Software Development Platform - Overview Video 1 minute

6 readings Total 180 minutes

Introduction 30 minutes
Cybersecurity Assurance Level and Activities 30 minutes
Practical Steps for Establishing a Secure Software Development Platform 30 minutes
Vulnerability Management 30 minutes
What Is It 30 minutes
What Is It 30 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Secure Software Development Practices 10 minutes

In this section, we examine secure development practices, open source software risks, and SBOM processes to enhance cybersecurity in automotive IoT systems.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Securing the Software Supply Chain - Overview Video 1 minute

6 readings Total 160 minutes

Introduction 30 minutes
Vendor Security Assessments 30 minutes
Managing Risks with OSS 20 minutes
License Compliance 30 minutes
SBOM Formats 30 minutes
Secure Software Supply Chain Risk Management 20 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Securing the Software Supply Chain 10 minutes

In this section, we explore system design for Automotive IoT applications, focusing on UX-driven approaches, gateway and cloud design trade-offs, and alignment with business and user needs.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

System Design of an Automotive IoT Application - Overview Video 1 minute

5 readings Total 140 minutes

Introduction 30 minutes
Gateway Design Considerations 30 minutes
Wired Communication 20 minutes
Cloud Design Considerations 30 minutes
Remote Diagnostics Applications 30 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Automotive IoT System Design Fundamentals 10 minutes

In this section, we explore cloud backend deployment models, IoT application architecture, and vehicle telematics gateway functions for automotive IoT systems, emphasizing scalable and secure remote diagnostics solutions.

What's included

1 video7 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Developing an Automotive IoT Application - Overview Video 1 minute

7 readings Total 210 minutes

Introduction 30 minutes
Server-based and Serverless Computing 30 minutes
IoT Application Architecture 30 minutes
OTA Solutions 30 minutes
Application Programming Interface (API) Gateway 30 minutes
Vehicle Telematics Gateway 30 minutes
Remote Diagnostics Application 30 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Automotive IoT Application Fundamentals 10 minutes

In this section, we explore deploying and maintaining an automotive IoT application using DevSecOps, focusing on CI/CD pipelines and monitoring for reliability and security.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Deploying and Maintaining an Automotive IoT Application - Overview Video 1 minute

6 readings Total 180 minutes

Introduction 30 minutes
The Build Stage 30 minutes
Non-functional Testing 30 minutes
Deployment Strategies 30 minutes
Operate Stage 30 minutes
The Monitor Stage 30 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Deploying and Maintaining Automotive IoT Systems 10 minutes

In this section, we examine automotive IoT software processes, ASPICE compliance, and functional safety practices to enhance system reliability and quality in real-world applications.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Processes and Practices - Overview Video 1 minute

6 readings Total 130 minutes

Introduction 30 minutes
Software Requirements Analysis 10 minutes
Software Qualification Test 20 minutes
Specification of Software Safety Requirements 30 minutes
DFMEA 10 minutes
Whys Root Cause Analysis 30 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Software Development Processes and Safety Practices 10 minutes

In this section, this video covers embedded software, power management, and development ecosystems in automotive IoT systems.

What's included

1 video8 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Embedded Automotive IoT Development - Overview Video 1 minute

8 readings Total 170 minutes

Introduction 30 minutes
Datasheets, Errata, and Application Notes 10 minutes
Additional Aspects of Embedded Development 20 minutes
Power State Management 30 minutes
Hypervisors 20 minutes
Life Cycle Management Tools 30 minutes
Software Development Ecosystem 10 minutes
You and Your Suppliers 20 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Embedded Automotive IoT Fundamentals 10 minutes

In this section, we explore Agile, ASPICE, automotive embedded testing, and security in IoT. Key concepts focus on improving project reliability and compliance in real-world applications.