Master Thesis in IoT Security

We are seeking a talented researcher to contribute to the development of a secure IoT module platform using Zephyr RTOS. As part of our research team, you will explore the development of an IoT module prototype, leveraging Nordic Semiconductor's nRF9160 (LTE-M) and nRF52840 (Bluetooth) microcontrollers alongside Zephyr RTOS.

• This project focuses on developing a secure IoT system that incorporates QRTECH's SDK, a development kit that accelerates implementation by providing pre-built tools and features.
• You will conduct a risk analysis to identify potential attack vectors, evaluate threats like unauthorized access, data interception, and firmware tampering, and propose mitigation strategies, such as encryption, secure boot, and over-the-air (OTA) firmware update integrity verification.
• As part of this project, you will also investigate the feasibility of using RUST in IoT systems, either in combination with Zephyr RTOS or with a RUST-based RTOS.

• Develop a comprehensive cybersecurity report detailing the design process, threat analysis, and proposed mitigation strategies.
• Implement and demonstrate core functionalities: message exchanges via LTE-M and BLE, CAN communication, cloud integration, and secure OTA firmware updates.
• Test the system's resilience against identified attack scenarios and measure system performance, including communication latency, power efficiency, and robustness under simulated attack conditions.

Deliverables: A functional hardware and software system showcasing LTE-M, BLE, and cybersecurity features, along with a comprehensive report detailing the design process, cybersecurity analysis, and proposed mitigation strategies.