Industrial IoT Markets and Security from Coursera

This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5385, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree.

Developing tomorrow's industrial infrastructure is a significant challenge. This course goes beyond the hype of consumer IoT to emphasize a much greater space for potential embedded system applications and growth: The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), also known as Industry 4.0. Cisco’s CEO stated: “IoT overall is a $19 Trillion market. IIoT is a significant subset including digital oilfield, advanced manufacturing, power grid automation, and smart cities”.

This is part 1 of the specialization. The primary objective of this specialization is to closely examine emerging markets, technology trends, applications and skills required by engineering students, or working engineers, exploring career opportunities in the IIoT space. The structure of the course is intentionally wide and shallow: We will cover many topics, but will not go extremely deep into any one topic area, thereby providing a broad overview of the immense landscape of IIoT. There is one exception: We will study security in some depth as this is the most important topic for all "Internet of Things" product development.

In this course students will learn :

* What Industry 4.0 is and what factors have enabled the IIoT

* Key skills to develop to be employed in the IIoT space

* What platforms are, and also market information on Software and Services

* What the top application areas are (examples include manufacturing and oil & gas)

* What the top operating systems are that are used in IIoT deployments

* About networking and wireless communication protocols used in IIoT deployments

* About computer security; encryption techniques and secure methods for insuring data integrity and authentication

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Market Overview, Key Skills to Develop

In this module you will see a specialization (all 3 courses) overview, learn what Industry 4.0 is all about, learn about the enabling factors that made it possible for the IIoT to come into existence, and become aware of what key skills to learn in order to be employed in the IIoT market segment.

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Appealing to engineering students and working engineers looking to explore career opportunities in the Industrial Internet of Things, or IIoT, space

Provides a wide overview of the vast IIoT landscape and focuses on security in depth

Conveys practical knowledge by including real-world examples with insights from guest speakers with industry experience

Taught by instructors with extensive experience in both industry and academia, providing a strong foundation in IIoT principles and applications

Offers an academic credit option as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree

Reviews summary

Broad iiot overview with security focus

According to learners, this course provides a solid introduction to the Industrial IoT landscape. Many appreciate the course for its broad overview of markets, applications, and technologies, finding it a good starting point for understanding the scope of the field. The security module is consistently highlighted as a major strength, offering valuable in-depth coverage that is particularly well-received. However, some students note that while security is covered deeply, other technical areas like protocols or operating systems are handled at a more high-level, sometimes leading to a perceived lack of technical depth outside the security section. This aligns with the course's stated goal of being intentionally wide and shallow, except for security.

Serves well as a foundational course for newcomers.

"Good foundation for understanding IIoT landscape."

"Good for a beginner market perspective."

"Solid introduction to IIoT."

"A good starting point. The market and application modules were informative."

"Useful for understanding the breadth of the field before diving deeper elsewhere."

Covers a broad range of IIoT topics effectively.

"Excellent overview, really enjoyed the security module depth. Good foundation for understanding IIoT landscape. A bit shallow on some topics, but expected based on description."

"Covers a wide range of topics. Instructor explains well. The market insights were valuable."

"It was okay. Gave a high-level view. Security part was strong, but other modules felt rushed."

"Gave me exactly what I needed to grasp the scope of IIoT and identify areas for further learning."

"As advertised, it's broad, so be prepared to seek depth elsewhere."

In-depth coverage of critical security topics is a major plus.

"Really enjoyed the security module depth."

"Security part was strong, but other modules felt rushed."

"The security lectures were indeed thorough and the highlight."

"Solid introduction to IIoT. The security lectures were indeed thorough and the highlight."

"The security module was top-notch. Highly recommended for professionals entering this field."

"Security depth is a real plus. As advertised, it's broad, so be prepared to seek depth elsewhere."

Modules outside security are high-level and lack detail.

"A bit shallow on some topics, but expected based on description."

"Expected a bit more technical detail on protocols and RTOS."

"Very theoretical. Lacked practical application."

"Disappointed by the lack of technical depth. Market info is fine, but I needed more on how things actually *work*."

"The networking section was superficial."

"Content is high-level. Good if you know absolutely nothing about IIoT, but maybe not for engineers with some related experience."

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Industrial IoT Markets and Security with these activities:

Review networks and wireless protocols

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Establish foundational understanding of networking and wireless communication protocols used in most IIoT applications.

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Revisit the basics of network architectures
Review concepts in network virtualization and software-defined networks
Explore different long-range and short-range wireless protocols

Explore real-time operating systems for IIoT applications

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Gain familiarity with the design and implementation of real-time operating systems for managing IIoT devices.

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Identify the requirements of real-time operating systems in IIoT
Explore different real-time operating system architectures
Build a simple IIoT application using a real-time operating system

Develop a presentation on a specific IIoT platform

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Expand knowledge of IIoT platforms by researching and presenting the features and capabilities of a specific platform.

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Research different IIoT platforms
Choose a platform and study its documentation
Develop a presentation outlining the platform's architecture and features
Practice delivering the presentation

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Practice encryption techniques for securing IIoT devices

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Develop and solidify skills in implementing encryption techniques to protect IIoT devices from cyber threats.

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Learn about common encryption algorithms
Implement encryption techniques using programming tools
Test encryption solutions for effectiveness

Build a prototype IIoT device that monitors and reports data

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Apply practical skills to develop a functional IIoT device, reinforcing the course concepts and encouraging innovation.

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Design the hardware architecture of the device
Select appropriate sensors and communication modules
Write software to collect data from sensors and transmit it securely
Build and test the prototype device

Design and implement a security solution for an IIoT application

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Challenge student's understanding of IIoT security by posing a real-world problem to solve through a comprehensive project.

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Identify potential security vulnerabilities in an IIoT system
Design a security architecture to mitigate these vulnerabilities
Implement the security solution in a simulated or real-world environment
Test the effectiveness of the security solution

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Learners who complete Industrial IoT Markets and Security will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cybersecurity Analyst

A Cybersecurity Analyst protects computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may be useful for Cybersecurity Analysts working in the Industrial Internet of Things by providing an in-depth understanding of computer security, encryption techniques, and secure methods for ensuring data integrity and authentication.

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Systems Engineer

A Systems Engineer designs, develops, and integrates complex systems. This course may be useful for Systems Engineers working in the Industrial Internet of Things by providing an overview of the key skills, platforms, and technologies used in this field.

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Network Engineer

A Network Engineer designs, implements, and maintains computer networks. This course may be useful for Network Engineers working in the Industrial Internet of Things by providing an overview of the networking and wireless communication protocols used in IIoT deployments.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software systems. This course may be useful for Software Engineers working in the Industrial Internet of Things by providing an overview of the key skills, platforms, and technologies used in this field.

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Quality Assurance Engineer

A Quality Assurance Engineer tests and ensures the quality of software products or services. This course may be useful for Quality Assurance Engineers working in the Industrial Internet of Things by providing an understanding of the key skills, platforms, and technologies used in this field.

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Product Manager

A Product Manager plans, develops, and markets new products or services. This course may be useful for Product Managers working in the Industrial Internet of Things by providing an understanding of the key skills, platforms, and technologies used in this field.

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Project Manager

A Project Manager plans, executes, and closes projects. This course may be useful for Project Managers working in the Industrial Internet of Things by providing an overview of the key skills, platforms, and technologies used in this field.

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IT Consultant

An IT Consultant provides advice and guidance to organizations on how to use information technology to achieve their business goals. This course may be useful for IT Consultants working in the Industrial Internet of Things by providing an understanding of the key skills, platforms, and technologies used in this field.

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Data Analyst

A Data Analyst collects, analyzes, and interprets data to extract meaningful insights. This course may be useful for Data Analysts working in the Industrial Internet of Things by providing an understanding of the networking and wireless communication protocols used in IIoT deployments.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst analyzes business processes and systems to identify and solve problems. This course may be useful for Business Analysts working in the Industrial Internet of Things by providing an understanding of the key skills, platforms, and technologies used in this field.

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Sales Engineer

A Sales Engineer provides technical support to customers and helps them to select and implement products or services. This course may be useful for Sales Engineers working in the Industrial Internet of Things by providing an understanding of the key skills, platforms, and technologies used in this field.

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Operations Manager

An Operations Manager plans, organizes, and directs the operations of an organization. This course may be useful for Operations Managers working in the Industrial Internet of Things by providing an overview of the key skills, platforms, and technologies used in this field.

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Marketing Manager

A Marketing Manager plans and executes marketing campaigns to promote products or services. This course may be useful for Marketing Managers working in the Industrial Internet of Things by providing an understanding of the key skills, platforms, and technologies used in this field.

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Technical Writer

A Technical Writer develops and writes technical documentation, such as user manuals, training materials, and white papers. This course may be useful for Technical Writers working in the Industrial Internet of Things by providing an understanding of the key skills, platforms, and technologies used in this field.

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Security Architect

A Security Architect designs, implements, and maintains an organization's information security architecture. This course may be useful in addressing security concerns in the Industrial Internet of Things by providing an understanding of encryption techniques and secure methods for ensuring data integrity and authentication.

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