This book demystifies the security challenges inherent in the Internet of Things by examining the security building blocks available in Intel Architecture (IA) based IoT platforms. It reviews the threat pyramid, secure boot, chain of trust, and the software stack leading to defense-in-depth, exploring how Intel's CPU and Isolated Security Engine capabilities can simplify IoT security. The authors address the unique challenges in securing IoT devices against internal and external threats, emphasizing that robust asset protection requires varied approaches rather than a single solution.

This book is positioned as a technical guide for understanding and deploying IoT security, particularly within the context of Intel Architecture. The content focuses on practical security mechanisms and architectural considerations, suggesting it would appeal to engineers, security professionals, and technical managers involved in IoT development and deployment. The approach emphasizes breaking down complex security concepts into actionable building blocks for effective device and platform security.