The Internet of Things (IoT) boom is creating a critical need for secure development practices. New regulations are mandating SbD (Secure by Design and Secure by Default) for connected devices, making expertise in IoT SbD highly sought-after by employers and ensuring compliance for developers.
If you're interested in cybersecurity and SbD development of connected devices, then this bootcamp is a great fit.
Microsoft Innovation Center, and Pinsights LLC in partnership with CyHub Armenia - EIF Cybersecurity Initiative and Advanced Research Center project are happy to announce the launch of the Secure-by-Design Bootcamp for the Internet of Things. Join us for a one-of-a-kind program that will give you the knowledge and practical skills you need to succeed in this field. This bootcamp is offered entirely free of charge. Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity! Join us on 05 June at 7 PM to learn more about the details of the course. We will send the recording of the information session to the applicants who applied after information session.
About Pinsights
Pinsights is a strategic and management consulting firm specialized in digital transformation initiatives. Pinsights supports its enterprise customers and their executives navigate the uncharted and uncertain domains that the emerging technologies enable, helping them unravel threats and opportunities.
Secure-By-Design Bootcamp for IoT consists of three main components, delivered in three distinct stages:
Components:
Stages:
Bootcamp Timeline:
Information Session: 05 June, 2024 at 7 PM. We will send the recording of the information session to the applicants who applied after June 1st.
Test: 10 June, 2024 (30 of the highest-scoring applicants will be invited to participate in interviews)
Interview: 11- 13 June, 2024 (Out of the 30 interviewed, 16 will be selected to participate in the bootcamp)
Acceptance/rejection letters: 14 June (The agreement will be attached to the email, allowing students time to review it before attending the first class on Monday 17th of June, with signed agreement).
Throughout the project, selected candidates will be engaged in additional activities such as research programs. These activities support the bootcamp's aim to empower young talent and professionals seeking upskilling opportunities in cybersecurity. The program’s content is aligned with current market and regulatory requirements, such as the US CISA SbD, UK DCMS PSTI, and EU ENISA CRA standards. The Curriculum of stages 1 & 2 is presented here.
We seek dedicated individuals eager to establish their careers in cybersecurity and embedded systems development. Alongside a deep passion for the field, we are specifically looking for candidates who:
If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute your best to the dynamic field of cybersecurity and IoT development, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.
First, you'll go through a testing and interview process to be selected. Once admitted, you'll dive into a 4-month program filled with in-person classes, hands-on projects, group collaborations, and interactions with industry professionals. To succeed, plan on dedicating significant time to self-study and project work alongside your scheduled sessions.
By participating in our Secure-by-Design Bootcamp for the Internet of Things, you can expect:
Only 16 individuals who pass both the test and interview will be chosen to participate. If you're interested in applying, make sure you're committed to the challenge and complete the application by 07 June, 6:00 PM.
The bootcamp is offered free of charge, supplemented by a 15,000 AMD scholarship. Students meeting specific academic criteria and standards will have the opportunity to earn extra rewards based on their performance.