PSOC™ Edge Training - Security Introduction

This training provides an introduction to fundamental security concepts, including cryptography basics, IoT security, and security threats. It then explores the security features available in PSOC™ Edge, providing practical experience using Edge Protect Tools, provisioning the device, and enabling secured boot.

Device family

• PSOC™ Edge

How to use this training?

1. Download the training content.
2. Watch the video or review the presentation at your own pace.
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions in the training manual during the hands-on sections.
4. Use the provided source files, if needed, to verify the solution.

Training level

• E2: Intermediate

Prerequisites

Recommended trainings

• This training does not cover basic concepts of ModusToolbox™ and PSOC™ Edge.
  • For an introduction to PSOC™ MCUs, including getting started guides to ModusToolbox™, go to the PSOC™ Developer Journey.
  • For PSOC™ Edge trainings, from beginner tutorials to advanced trainings, please visit the PSOC™ Edge E84 Training Collection.

Tools (see training manual for versions and installation instructions)

• ModusToolbox™ with Eclipse IDE
• Edge Protect Security Suite
• ModusToolbox™ Programming tools
• Terminal emulator

Hardware

• KIT_PSE84_EVAL
• KIT_PSE84_AI

Duration

• 90 min, including video and hands-on labs

Agenda

1. Cryptography basics
2. Introduction to IoT security
3. PSOC™ Edge security architecture
   • Basic boot flow
   • Secure enclave
   • Extended boot
   • Secured boot
   • Device lifecycle
   • Transfer of ownership
   • Policy file
4. Introduction to Edge Protect Tools
5. Labs demonstrating transfer of ownership, enabling secured boot, and signing an application image

Expected outcome

• Understand fundamental concepts of security.
• Get familiar with the PSOC™ Edge security architecture and features.
• Understand how to transfer the ownership of PSOC™ Edge and how to modify the policy file for development.

Content

• Training video at Infineon Academy
• Presentation
• Training manual
• Solution to labs

References and resources

• PSOC™ Edge MCUs
• Infineon Edge Protect
• Introduction to PSOC™ MCUs and ModusToolbox™
• PSOC™ Edge E84 training collection

History

Date	Version	Description
02/03/2026	**	First public release
03/17/2026	*A	Minor fixes to lab manual and presentation. See corresponding history.
06/22/2026	*B	Updated to support PSOC™ Edge AI Kit