The Embedded Linux Security Handbook

About this course

This course explores the essential principles and strategies behind securing embedded Linux systems, a critical capability in today’s connected and increasingly vulnerable technology landscape. You’ll learn how thoughtful security design influences resilience, reliability, and long-term product success. Through a structured, practical approach, the course guides you in assessing hardware, selecting secure operating systems, protecting the build chain, and implementing encryption and trusted computing elements. By the end, you’ll be equipped to strengthen device communications, harden systems, and maintain informed security practices. What sets this course apart is its blend of foundational theory with detailed, real-world applications drawn from modern embedded deployments. You’ll progress from high-level design thinking to hands-on techniques used by security-conscious engineering teams. This course is ideal for embedded developers, firmware engineers, and security professionals; basic familiarity with Linux and embedded systems will help you get the most value from the lessons.