IoT Applications – Opportunities and Security Challenges 26-27 S2

The IOT APPLICATIONS – OPPORTUNITIES AND SECURITY CHALLENGES course aims to provide students with knowledge on:

• The fundamental principles of information and communication technology (ICT) security.
• Methods and tools used to assess and manage risks related to breaches of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Advanced methods, techniques, and tools for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network systems for data transmission.
• Key concepts and technologies in the field of the Internet of Things (IoT), including sensors, wireless sensor networks, and hardware platforms.
• The principles of integrating sensors with hardware platforms such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and Intel Edison.
• Current development trends and recent advances in information technology and telecommunications related to IoT systems and wireless sensor networks.

The programme of the course is divided into units:

1. Internet of Things (IoT) – applications, systems, devices, sensors.
2. Principles of operation of selected sensors used in IoT.
3. Overview of selected IoT hardware platforms.
4. Connectivity / communication of IoT devices (network technologies).
5. Data processing in IoT systems (Big data / Cloud Computing / Fog processing).
6. Internet of Things security.

For a detailed description of the course, please refer to the course study guide above (it will open in a new tab).

Timetable:

1.5h every second week – Thursdays 11:45 – 13:15 CEST

• EUNICE bachelor’s student: enrolled as a student in one of the universities of EUNICE European University consortium (check the partner universities here).
• Basic knowledge of digital electronics, microcontrollers, and microprocessors.
• They should have knowledge to be able to design and implement computer programs in chosen programming languages (e.g., C, Python).
• English B2.

Study Level: Bachelor

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

• BTU students: a Learning Agreement must be completed in advance in coordination with your departmental advisor. Please contact your examination office and study programme coordinator in good time once you are accepted for the courses you would like to attend. For any other questions you can contact: eunice@b-tu.de
• UPHF students: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
• UoP students: questions about enrolment and recognition can be answered by your Director of Studies or ECTS Coordinator, or you can contact eunice@go.uop.gr

Any questions about enrolment or credit recognition? Contact your EUNICE courses coordinator.