Become an expert in the design and security of connected objects
The digital transition is accelerating the massive use of connected objects in all sectors: health, energy, mobility, industry, smart cities, defense…
These systems, in direct interaction with the physical world, now represent major targets for cyberattacks.
The Advance Master programme in Secure IoT Systems Design trains engineers to master the entire IoT chain, from data capture to the cloud, while ensuring the robustness, resilience, and security of devices.
Thanks to a unique approach combining electronics, embedded systems, networks, cybersecurity, and cryptography, this program develops a rare and highly sought-after profile: the engineer capable of designing, prototyping, and securing complete IoT solutions.
This is a high-level program, accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE), relying on cutting-edge technical platforms: IdFab (prototyping) and MicroPacks (microelectronics & connected objects).
Why choose the MS-IoT programme?
Rare expertise at the intersection of IoT and cybersecurity
The program prepares you to design complete and secure IoT systems, by integrating:
- data measurement and collection (sensors, microelectronics),
- embedded systems and microcontrollers,
- IoT communications (LAN, WAN, IoT protocol stack),
- cloud infrastructures and web services,
- applied cybersecurity (cryptography, physical attacks, network security).
A unique positioning, both technical, transversal, and secure.
A practical and innovation-oriented pedagogy
- Prototyping on IdFab, a collaborative innovation space.
- Implementation on MicroPacks, a platform dedicated to microtechnologies and connected objects.
- Real-world case studies and technical simulations.
- Integrated approach covering all IoT layers (hardware, firmware, software, cloud).
A direct response to market needs
Given the explosion of IoT uses and the increase in cyber threats:
- companies are looking for engineers capable of securing their connected objects,
- understanding the attack vectors,
- and designing resilient, reliable, and robust devices.
The demand for IoT/cybersecurity skills is experiencing very strong growth in strategic sectors.
A springboard to high-responsibility careers
Graduates access positions such as:
- IoT Engineer
- IoT Architect
- Embedded Systems Engineer
- IoT Cybersecurity Engineer
- IoT Project Manager
- IoT Test & Validation Engineer
These roles combine innovation, security, and advanced technical expertise.
Who is it for?
This programme is intended for:
- Master’s level (Bac+5) graduates, whether recent or changing careers;
- to candidates with a Master’s degree (Year 1) and at least 3 years of professional experience;
- experienced professionals looking to progress.
The Head of Program’s Vision
Training engineers capable of securing tomorrow’s connected systems
“Digital technologies are pervading our daily lives and our industries. They bring immense opportunities, but also expose our organizations to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
The programme was designed to train experts capable of anticipating, understanding, and countering these risks.
Thanks to a comprehensive approach—from sensor to cloud—our graduates learn to design robust, resilient, and secure IoT devices.
To achieve this, we rely on the expertise of our speakers and on unique technical platforms such as IdFab and MicroPacks.”
Nadia El Mrabet
Academic Director of the IoT Advance Master® programme
Mines Saint-Étienne
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