Internet of Things (IoT)

Explore the foundational concepts of IoT, its evolution, architecture, and understand how connected devices and sensors are transforming the digital world.

Key Topics:

• Definition and Meaning of Internet of Things (IoT)
• Evolution and History of IoT
• IoT Architecture and Components
• IoT Ecosystem and Network Topology
• Characteristics and Features of IoT Systems
• Applications of IoT in Various Domains
• IoT vs M2M (Machine to Machine) Communication
• Sensors and Actuators in IoT
• IoT Connectivity and Communication Protocols
• Challenges and Issues in IoT Implementation

Learn about the layered architecture of IoT systems, various communication protocols, networking technologies, and data management in IoT environments.

Key Topics:

• IoT Reference Architecture and Layers
• Perception Layer, Network Layer, and Application Layer
• Communication Protocols – HTTP, MQTT, CoAP, AMQP
• IoT Network Technologies – Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRaWAN
• Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN)
• RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
• NFC (Near Field Communication)
• 6LoWPAN (IPv6 over Low-Power Wireless Personal Area Networks)
• IoT Data Management and Storage
• Cloud Computing in IoT

Discover popular IoT platforms, hardware components like Arduino and Raspberry Pi, programming for IoT devices, and hands-on development of IoT applications.

Key Topics:

• IoT Platforms – AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google Cloud IoT
• Arduino Platform – Architecture and Programming
• Raspberry Pi – Setup and Configuration
• Sensors Integration – Temperature, Humidity, Motion, Light
• Actuators and Controlling Devices
• IoT Development Boards – NodeMCU, ESP8266, ESP32
• Programming Languages for IoT – Python, C/C++, JavaScript
• IoT Application Development Life Cycle
• Data Collection and Processing in IoT
• Real-Time Monitoring and Control Systems

Understand IoT security challenges, encryption techniques, authentication mechanisms, and explore advanced IoT applications in smart cities, healthcare, and industry.

Key Topics:

• IoT Security Challenges and Threats
• Authentication and Authorization in IoT
• Encryption Techniques – Symmetric and Asymmetric
• Secure Communication Protocols – TLS/SSL, DTLS
• Privacy Concerns in IoT Systems
• Blockchain in IoT Security
• Smart Home and Home Automation
• Smart Cities – Traffic Management, Waste Management
• Industrial IoT (IIoT) – Industry 4.0
• Healthcare IoT – Wearable Devices, Remote Monitoring
• Agriculture IoT – Smart Farming
• Future Trends and Emerging Technologies in IoT