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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Syllabus

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.

Platforms, Software and Services

In this module we will take a look at what a platform is and the leading suppliers of platforms. I'll give you a quick look at an example building automation deployment and how a platform forms the "glue" that ties the entire system together. We will also take a look at the software and services market.

Top 5 application areas, Realtime Operating Systems

In this module we will look at the top 5 application areas and considerations involved in selecting a real-time operating system for an IIoT node (think: a single board computer attached to a manufacturing machine like a lathe).

Networking, wireless communication providers and protocols

In this module we look at networking concepts and two important developments: Network Functions Virtualization and Software Defined Networks. We then move on to take a quick survey of long-range and short-range wireless protocols.

Security

This is probably the most important module in the entire specialization. With billions of devices connected to the internet, security is of paramount importance. I will share with you the bulk of my experience in developing security solutions for end-node type devices. For me the products were hard drives and solid state drives. However, the principles that "work" for storage devices also apply to any IIoT device. I have a colleague guest speaker (Don Matthews) come in to talk to you about his experience with security which he has been doing for 25+ years.

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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

Industry iot security

Learners say this course gives a largely positive overview of the Industrial IoT markets and security. It covers strategies, architecture, and security, focusing on the importance of security at each level. The instructor's knowledge, delivery style, and use of real-world examples are engaging. The coursework includes quizzes, exams, and a final assignment. Some learners note that the course material may be dated, and a few find the quizzes and exams difficult.

Instructor shares valuable insights and real-world examples.

"The instructor's sense of humor and content delivery."

Stresses the significance of security in the Industrial IoT.

"The course is a very good reference in relation to the IoT market and all its elements and includes an important focus on security and the importance of taking it into account in each layer and element."

"A great summary of IoT markets, business opportunities, and a deep review in security."

"I got huge knowledge about Digital Transformation especially in security and IIoT solutions... Definitely, I recommended this course for all that want to introduce these technologies concepts in companies"

Some learners find the course material is out of date.

"I do not agree when a prestigious institution uses the recordings of a conference as a course, specifically for IoT I did not like it."

"The course is pretty good but it has got old now as we're in 2023 now and the stats and all the data used is from 2016 so it's kinda outdated."

Some learners find the quizzes and exams challenging.

"slides full of text that the teacher reads. whenever he speaks without the slide, he talks in confusing sentences. Exams are locked too - so you have to follow the pace he decides, whcih is painfully slow."

Activities

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

Career center

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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