CHAPTER 13
Embedded Systems
In this chapter, you will
• Explain the security implications of embedded systems
• Explain the security implications of smart devices/IoT
• Explain the security implications of SCADA systems
Embedded systems is the name given to computers that are included as an integral part of a larger system, typically hardwired in. From computer peripherals like printers, to household devices like smart TVs and thermostats, to the car you drive, embedded systems are everywhere. Embedded systems can be as simple as a microcontroller with fully integrated interfaces (a system on a chip) or as complex as the tens of interconnected embedded systems in a modern automobile. Embedded systems are designed with a single control purpose ...
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