May 31, 2026  
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ECE 469 - Mobile and Embedded Systems Security

3 Credit Hours
Introduction to vulnerabilities and threat vectors associated with mobile and embedded devices, such as smartphones, wearable devices, and IoT devices. Topics include security features and limitations of mobile operating systems, secure programming, mobile location and activity privacy, user/device authentication, IoT wireless security, side-channel attacks on mobile/wearable devices, and security and privacy breaches on smart home devices. Coursework focuses on improving knowledge and awareness of mobile and embedded systems’ security issues, through individual homework assignments and an intensive group project involving hands-on research.

Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both ECE 469 and ECE 569
(RE) Prerequisite(s): COSC 366  or ECE 362  with a grade of C or better.
Registration Restriction(s): Junior standing or consent of the instructor.



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