Secure IoT Data Transmission with Lightweight Encryption

This project focuses on the secure transmission of IoT data using mPowered's patented lightweight encryption protocol. The primary goal is to encapsulate sensor data into a byte stream and transmit it to a remote Linux server without relying on TLS encryption. Learners will receive raw IoT data from a sensor and are tasked with implementing the encryption protocol to ensure data integrity and confidentiality during transmission. The project emphasizes the application of cryptographic principles learned in the classroom, allowing students to gain hands-on experience with real-world IoT security challenges. By the end of the project, learners will have a deeper understanding of data encapsulation, encryption, and secure communication over networks. - Understand and implement mPowered's lightweight encryption protocol. - Encapsulate IoT sensor data into a secure byte stream. - Transmit the encrypted data to a remote Linux server. - Ensure data integrity and confidentiality without using TLS encryption.

Secure Data Transmission Analysis

This project aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of common security and encryption protocols, with a focus on Transport Layer Security (TLS). The goal is to equip learners with the ability to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of these protocols in real-world applications. Participants will conduct a market analysis to understand the prevalence and adoption of TLS, investigate the data overhead associated with encryption, and assess the economic implications and maintenance requirements of using such protocols. Additionally, learners will explore the benefits and pitfalls of TLS, and create a high-level diagram illustrating the secure data flow from an application to a server. Finally, the project will guide learners through the steps required to achieve NIST certification for encryption protocols, providing a practical understanding of industry standards.

Quantum-Safe Digital Asset Verification System Architecture

The project aims to design a robust system architecture for a mobile application that implements a new digital asset verification protocol. This protocol will utilize ephemeral, short-lived, one-time use access codes to ensure secure and quantum-safe verification of digital assets. The primary goal is to address digital ownership disputes and ensure that digital artists receive appropriate royalties for their work. The project will focus on integrating quantum-safe cryptographic techniques to protect against future quantum computing threats. By developing this architecture, learners will apply their classroom knowledge of mobile app development, cryptography, and system design to create a secure and efficient solution. The project will involve tasks such as researching quantum-safe cryptographic methods, designing the system architecture, and outlining the protocol's workflow. It will be initially focused on digital photographs to create an minimum viable product.