Lesson series

Threat Modeling Embedded Systems

This course empowers software architects, engineers, product managers, and security professionals to adopt a Secure-by-Design mindset, ensuring that security is treated not as an afterthought, but as a foundational design principle.

  • Course duration

    ~3 hours

  • Chapters

    6

  • Difficulty

    Intermediate

  • CPE credits

    3

  • Cost

    Free of charge

  • Badge

    Included

  • Certification

    Included

    Target Audience

    This course is ideal for:
     • Security professionals responsible for securing embedded or IoT systems.
     • Developers and engineers working on firmware, hardware integration, or embedded software design.
     • Teams in critical infrastructure, automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, or consumer electronics looking to improve secure design practices.
     • Anyone seeking to expand their expertise in embedded device threat modeling and practical security implementation.

    Learning Objective

    This course provides a focused exploration of security practices for embedded systems through structured threat modeling. Participants will begin by developing a foundational understanding of embedded devices, their critical role across industries, and the unique challenges they present in secure system design.

    The course introduces the MITRE EMB3D framework, offering a structured approach to identifying vulnerabilities and prioritizing mitigations specific to embedded architectures. Learners will also apply industry-recognized threat modeling methodologies, including STRIDE and the 4-Question Framework, to systematically assess risk throughout the device lifecycle.

    Hands-on sessions with IriusRisk guide participants through real-world exercises—creating threat models, mapping threats, and identifying effective countermeasures—while reinforcing best practices for embedded security. This course bridges the gap between theory and application, empowering teams to tackle embedded threats with clarity and precision.