Edge Computing Fundamentals

Course Overview

This course is designed for IoT Product Developers, Cybersecurity professionals, and enterprise IT leaders who wish to understand the technological landscape to ensure their products are secure and fit for their purpose. This course serves as an introduction to the specialization. Upon completion, learners will be able to identify key architectural components of edge computing networks, compare various types of devices and sensors utilized in edge computing, identify challenges associated with edge networks, compare key principles of cybersecurity, identify potential security vulnerabilities in edge networks, list security protocols, explain data privacy and confidentiality, and more. Module 1 includes topics such as the architecture of edge networks, edge computing technologies, devices and sensors, network infrastructure, communication technologies, and more. In Module 2, you will explore the various applications of edge networks such as IoT, Smart Cities, autonomous vehicles, healthcare, industrial automation, and retail and energy management. Module 3 will consist of several topics including common security vulnerabilities as well as the challenges and fundamental concepts in security and privacy.