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ITS-110 Exam Topics and Domains
ITS-110 is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with Access control systems, Anonymization tools, API gateways, Asset tracking, and more.
Securing IoT Portals
IoT Attack Surface and Threats
Identify common threats used to compromise unsecure web, cloud, or mobile interfaces
Securing IoT Interfaces
Implement countermeasures used to secure web, cloud or mobile interfaces
Security by Design
Apply security by design principles to IoT systems
Implementing Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
Authentication Methods
Implement appropriate authentication mechanisms for IoT devices and users
Authorization and Access Control
Design and implement authorization schemes for IoT resources
Accounting and Auditing
Establish accounting and auditing mechanisms for IoT systems
Securing Network Services
Network Security Architecture
Design and implement secure network architectures for IoT deployments
Communication Protocol Security
Secure IoT communication protocols and channels
Network Monitoring and Defense
Implement network monitoring and defense mechanisms
Securing Data
Data Encryption
Implement appropriate cryptographic solutions for IoT data protection
Data Protection at Rest and in Transit
Secure data throughout its lifecycle in IoT systems
Data Integrity and Validation
Implement mechanisms to ensure data integrity and validation
Addressing Privacy Concerns
Privacy by Design
Apply privacy by design principles to IoT systems
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure IoT systems comply with privacy regulations
Data Anonymization and Pseudonymization
Implement privacy-preserving data techniques
Securing Software/Firmware
Secure Software Development
Apply secure software development practices for IoT applications
Firmware Security
Implement firmware security mechanisms
Update and Patch Management
Design and implement secure update mechanisms
Enhancing Physical Security
Device Physical Security
Implement physical security measures for IoT devices
Environmental Security
Address environmental security concerns for IoT deployments
Side-Channel Attack Prevention
Protect against side-channel attacks
How do I earn this certification?
Passing ITS-110 earns the Certified Internet of Things Security Practitioner certification. It sits in the IoT Security track.
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2022-10-01
- 5G IoT Security Release 17 Increased focus on 5G network slicing security for IoT • Release date: 2024-03-01
- Edge Computing Security OpenFog Reference Architecture 2.0 Growing emphasis on edge security in IoT deployments • Release date: 2024-02-01
- Quantum-Safe Cryptography for IoT NIST PQC Standards Future consideration for post-quantum cryptography in IoT • Release date: 2024-07-05
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by IoT Security Specialists and IoT Developers.
- Working knowledge of IoT architectures (devices, gateways, cloud)
- General security concepts understanding
- Basic computer literacy and familiarity with general technology concepts
- Understanding of fundamental networking concepts such as IP addressing and connectivity
- Some exposure to or experience with programming principles and logic