Course Overview
This essential one-day course provides embedded professionals with foundational knowledge of safety and security. You’ll understand major safety standards like ISO 26262 and IEC 61508, learn basic security principles for connected devices, and recognize when to involve specialists. Perfect for all embedded developers who need awareness-level knowledge of safety and security requirements.
As embedded systems increasingly control critical functions and connect to networks, understanding safety and security basics is no longer optional—it’s essential. This course provides the foundational knowledge every embedded professional needs, without requiring deep expertise in functional safety or cybersecurity. You’ll gain practical awareness of standards, risks, and best practices, enabling you to make informed decisions, communicate effectively with specialists, and build safer, more secure embedded systems from the start.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the critical difference between safety and security
- Learn key concepts from major safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508)
- Recognize safety integrity levels and their development impact
- Master basic threat modeling for embedded devices
- Apply fundamental security principles to connected systems
- Identify common vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies
- Know when to involve safety and security specialists
Topics Covered
- Safety vs Security - Understanding fundamental differences and overlap
- Safety Standards - ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and industry specifics
- Risk Analysis - Basic hazard assessment and threat modeling
- Safety Integrity Levels - SIL/ASIL impact on development
- Security Fundamentals - CIA triad and embedded vulnerabilities
- Secure Development - Coding practices and common pitfalls
- Regulatory Landscape - Current requirements and trends
- Practical Integration - When and how to involve specialists
What You Get
- Clear understanding of safety and security fundamentals
- Practical overview of key standards and regulations
- Secure coding guidelines for embedded systems
- Risk assessment techniques and checklists
- Real-world case studies from multiple industries
- Decision frameworks for safety/security involvement
- Certificate of completion