Practice Authentication (9.3.4) - Implement security mechanisms tailored for real-time and embedded systems.
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Practice - Authentication

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is authentication in embedded systems?

💡 Hint: Think about the meaning of the word itself.

Question 2 Easy

What is a pre-shared key?

💡 Hint: It's something both parties know beforehand.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of authentication in embedded systems?

To secure data
To verify identity
To manage resources

💡 Hint: Consider the function of checking credentials.

Question 2

True or False: Role-Based Access Control restricts access based on the user’s identity.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about access permissions in a team setting.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a secure access system for a smart home appliance using JWT for authentication. Outline the flow of authentication and potential security checks you would implement.

💡 Hint: Think about how you’d manage session lifetime and storage securely.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critique the advantages and disadvantages of using pre-shared keys for home IoT devices compared to token-based authentication.

💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs between simplicity and security across different use cases.

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