Embedded Systems Security Training Course

Introduction

• Differentiating general security from embedded systems security

Defining Embedded Application Security Attributes

• Embedded network communications
• Automotive safety and security considerations
• Android device security frameworks
• Emerging software-defined radio architectures

Foundational Elements of Embedded System Integrity

• Microkernel versus monolithic architectures
• Establishing independent security tiers
• Essential security mandates
• Implementing access control mechanisms
• Input/output virtualization techniques

Conducting Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment

• Identifying adversaries and protected assets
• Analyzing the attack surface
• Utilizing attack trees
• Formulating a security policy

Creating Robust Embedded Software

• Principles of secure coding
• Secure architectural design
• Minimal code implementation
• Component-based architecture
• Adhering to the principle of least privilege
• Structured secure development lifecycle
• Third-party expert verification
• Model-driven development approaches
• Conducting code reviews and static analysis
• Executing security tests
• Implementing peer code reviews

Application of Cryptographic Standards

• Operational cryptographic modes
• Hashing algorithms
• Cryptographic accreditation
• Key management practices
• Block cipher implementation
• Message Authentication Codes (MAC)
• Random number generation protocols

Safeguarding Information Integrity

• Protocols for data transmission
• Protecting data during transit
• Protocols for stored data
• Protecting data at rest

Countermeasures Against Malicious Activities

• Mitigating common software vulnerabilities
• Preventing side-channel exploitation

Integrating Security into Legacy Systems

• Hardening bootloaders and firmware update processes

Conclusion and Future Recommendations