Study Guide

Materials

Cisco Network academy materials

Teaching methods

Self-study network material
Lectures
7 laboratory sessions

International connections

Lab works
Lectures
Self study

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

Lab sessions 6x4h = 24h
Final exam 2h
Lectures 12h
Self study 85h
Exam preparation 12h

Content scheduling

Chapter 1: The IoT Under Attack
Chapter 2: IoT Systems and Architectures
Chapter 3: The IoT Device Layer Attack Surface
Chapter 4: IoT Communication Layer Attack Surface
Chapter 5: IoT Application Layer Attack Surface
Chapter 6: Vulnerability and Risk Assessment in an IoT System

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Must pass Final Exam:
60% -> 1
68% -> 2
76% -> 3
84% -> 4
92% -> 5
Mandatory lab works: +/- 2 grades from individual Lab performance
Mandatory lectures, must attend 70%

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Failed Final Exam <60%
or
Weak Final exam < 76% + poor lab performance (missing labs, nonprofessional attitude or lack of active problem-solving, missed lectures)

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent Final Exam >92%
and
expected lab performance (all labs done with average performance)
or
Good Final Exam >76%
and
superb lab performance (all labs done, actively learns new skills outside of the lab scope, is able to help fellow students, attended all lectures)