Skill Profile

IoT Security

IoT security: TLS for devices, secure boot, certificate management, FOTA

Embedded & IoT IoT Platforms

Roles

2

where this skill appears

Levels

5

structured growth path

Mandatory requirements

3

the other 7 optional

Domain

Embedded & IoT

Group

IoT Platforms

Last updated

3/17/2026

How to Use

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What is Expected at Each Level

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Role Required Description
Embedded Developer Understands IoT security fundamentals for embedded devices: secure boot, firmware signing, and hardware root of trust. Follows secure coding practices for constrained environments.
IoT Engineer Understands IoT security across device lifecycle: TLS/DTLS for communications, certificate provisioning, and device identity management. Applies OWASP IoT guidelines for secure deployments.
Role Required Description
Embedded Developer Applies IoT security: device provisioning with PKI, secure element (ATECC608), encrypted OTA. Analyzes vulnerabilities through JTAG protection.
IoT Engineer Implements comprehensive IoT security: secure boot, encrypted firmware, device attestation. Conducts threat modeling of IoT devices. Uses hardware security modules.
Role Required Description
Embedded Developer Designs IoT security architecture: zero-trust device model, mutual TLS, hardware key storage, secure manufacturing provisioning.
IoT Engineer Required Designs security architecture for IoT platform: zero-trust, certificate rotation, firmware signing PKI. Conducts penetration testing of IoT devices. Ensures GDPR/IEC 62443.
Role Required Description
Embedded Developer Defines IoT security strategy for the product line. Establishes device lifecycle security, incident response, conducts security audits.
IoT Engineer Required Defines IoT security strategy for the product line. Establishes security development lifecycle for the IoT team. Coordinates security audits and certification.
Role Required Description
Embedded Developer Shapes IoT security strategy: threat modeling methodology, secure element selection, firmware signing architecture, vulnerability disclosure process. Drives security certification (IEC 62443, PSA Certified).
IoT Engineer Required Defines enterprise IoT security strategy. Establishes approaches to supply chain security for IoT. Engages with regulators and standards organizations.

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