IoT Security Essentials (I|SE)

Course Overview

The IoT Security Essentials (I|SE) training program equips students with key cybersecurity skills, enabling them to identify security risks, implement countermeasures, and apply best practices in securing IoT systems. This course provides a structured approach to IoT security, network protection, cloud security, and incident response, ensuring learners gain hands-on experience through labs and CTF exercises.

Through real-world scenarios, students will develop the ability to secure IoT environments, detect potential threats, and apply industry-standard cybersecurity practices.

This course is ideal for anyone looking to build practical IoT security skills and gain hands-on experience in securing connected devices and systems.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for anyone looking to develop fundamental skills in IoT security and cybersecurity.

• School Students and graduates
• IT and cybersecurity professionals
• Career starters and changers
• Anyone interested in safeguarding their smart devices or those within their organisation

What You'll Learn

The IoT Security Essentials (I|SE) course will equip you with the fundamental skills to secure IoT devices, networks, and cloud environments. Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, you will learn how to:

• Understand IoT fundamentals, devices, and smart home technology
• Identify and mitigate IoT security risks and vulnerabilities
• Learn IoT networking and communication models
• Implement cloud security best practices for IoT systems
• Analyse IoT-specific cyber threats, including Mirai and BrikerBot attacks
• Conduct IoT incident response and threat intelligence analysis
• Apply secure development practices in IoT security engineering
• Develop a strong understanding of CIA (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) principles

What you need to know

The Cloud Security Essentials (C|SE) training program equips students with the fundamental skills needed to secure cloud environments, protect digital assets, and mitigate cyber threats. This course provides a foundational understanding of cloud security principles, covering key areas such as identity and access management, data protection, network security, application security, and compliance.

Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, students will develop the practical skills required to assess risks, implement security controls, and respond to cloud-based threats effectively.

This course is ideal for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in cloud security and gain job-ready skills to protect cloud infrastructures.

Course Delivery

This course is delivered through self-paced, online learning, featuring expert-led video lessons, hands-on labs, and a Capture The Flag (CTF) challenge to reinforce security techniques for IoT environments.

Course Duration

Students receive 12 months of access to course materials and 6 months of access to labs, allowing flexible study and real-world application of skills.

About the Exam

This exam assesses your understanding of IoT security principles, including device protection, network security, cloud integration, threat intelligence, and security engineering. 

• Exam Title: IoT Security Essentials (I|SE)
• Exam Code: 112-58
• Number of Questions: 75
• Test Duration: 2 hours
• Test Format: Multiple-choice
• Exam Availability: EC-Council Exam Portal

It evaluates your ability to apply security best practices, detect vulnerabilities, and implement countermeasures to protect IoT systems.

• Minimum Age: Candidates must be at least 13 years old to attend the training or attempt the I|SE exam.

• Candidates Under 13: Individuals younger than 13 are not eligible to participate in the training or exam unless they provide:

  • A written consent from a parent or legal guardian.
  • A supporting letter from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning.

These policies ensure that participants have the appropriate consent and institutional support to undertake the certification.

Passing Criteria:

In order to maintain the high integrity of our certification exams, EC-Council Exams are provided in multiple forms (i.e., different question banks). Each form is carefully analysed through beta testing with an appropriate sample group under the purview of a committee of subject matter experts that ensure that each of our exams not only have academic rigor but also have “real world” applicability. We also have a process to determine the difficulty rating of each question. The individual rating then contributes to an overall “Cut Score” for each exam form. To ensure each form has equal assessment standards, cut scores are set on a “per exam form” basis. Depending on which exam form is challenged, cut scores can range from 60% to 85%.

Course Structure

This course will provide in-depth coverage of the following topics:

• Module 1: IoT Fundamentals

• Module 2: IoT Networking and Communication

• Module 3: IoT Processors and Operating Systems

• Module 4: Cloud and IoT

• Module 5: IoT Advanced Topics

• Module 6: IoT Threats

• Module 7: Basic Security

• Module 8: Cloud Security

• Module 9: Threat Intelligence

• Module 10: IoT Incident Response

• Module 11: IoT Security Engineering