2.6 Explain the security implications of embedded and specialized systems

Question 1

Embedded System

Answer 1

Computer and software made for a specific purpose/hardware.

Ex: traffic light, smart watch

Question 2

SoC

Answer 2

System on a Chip

Single chip that handles many functions they are common on a Embedded systems

Question 3

Raspberry Pi

Answer 3

A single board computer. Its small and has limited capabilities like a regular computer.

Question 4

FPGA

Answer 4

Field-programmable gate array

A integrated circuit that you can programed. The FPGA can allows new software into. Highly customizable

Question 5

SCADA/ICS

Answer 5

Supervisory control and data
acquisition (SCADA) /
industrial control system (ICS)

SCADA is for industrial equipment that allows you to monitor, config, control the equipment.
Separated form the the Internet

Question 6

IoT

Answer 6

A bunch of devices that connect to the Internet. Not a computer. IoT is specific purpose driven

Question 7

IoT devices

Answer 7

Many IoT devices are built with out security in mind.

Question 8

Specialized Systems

Answer 8

Medical, Vehicles, Aircraft, Smart meters

Question 9

Medical Device

Answer 9

Embedded system that can not be upgraded due to security of the medical device.

Question 10

Vehicles

Answer 10

Embedded device that can be controlled if not secure

Question 11

VOIP

Answer 11

Voice over IP
A embedded system that allows you to talk over the IP address.

Question 12

MFD

Answer 12

Multifunction Devices
Everything you need in one device.

Question 13

RTOS

Answer 13

Real time operating system

Question 14

Embedded System Communications

Answer 14

5G, SIM Card (id for your IoT),

Question 15

Narrow band

Answer 15

Multiple freqs to communicate for a embedded system

Question 16

Baseband

Answer 16

Uses a single freq to communicate

Question 17

Zigbee

Answer 17

A standard used to communicate with IoT. Not Bluetooth or WIFI. Benefit it can talk over a longer distance