CHAPTER 9
Securing Dedicated Systems
Hey, Scott! Let’s combine embedded, specialized, and mobile systems into the same chapter! What could go wrong?
—Mike Meyers
What makes embedded systems, specialized systems, and mobile systems sufficiently similar to cover them in a single chapter? That’s a valid question, considering they run on a wide array of operating systems—from Windows, Linux, and macOS to Android, iOS, and customized single-platform OSes—and have a variety of uses, including single-purpose devices (e.g., an Internet-connected refrigerator), specific-purpose devices (e.g., a home automation hub), and multipurpose devices (e.g., a smartphone or tablet). So what’s the connection?
Every one of these devices, which we dub dedicated systems, ...
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