GAITHERSBURG, Md., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Barr Group today announced the "Embedded Security Boot Camp", the newest entry in its respected Boot Camp Series of embedded systems training courses. The first offering of this new course will be in California on May 6-10, 2013.

Like the "Embedded Software Boot Camp" and other courses in the Boot Camp Series, the "Embedded Security Boot Camp" is a rigorous weeklong training curriculum with both lectures and hands-on exercises. At this course, attendees learn how to properly incorporate secure hardware and software solutions into embedded devices. Important topics covered in the course include performing security assessments on embedded devices, retrofitting security solutions onto existing devices, and managing security in disposable devices and peripherals (such as consumables and limited lifetime products).

"Security is a growing problem for the entire computing market and with the proliferation of all types of interconnected devices, embedded device designers can no longer ignore it," said Michael Barr, CTO of Barr Group. "The 'Embedded Security Boot Camp' training course is designed to provide engineers with key skills in understanding security and implementing secure solutions that consider the unique design challenges associated with embedded devices."

The "Embedded Security Boot Camp" training course is now available for early registration at $2999. Course and registration information is available at http://www.barrgroup.com/Training-Calendar.

About Barr Group
Founded in 2012 and based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Barr Group (www.barrgroup.com) provides design, consulting, expert witness, and educational services to the embedded systems market. The company's engineering leaders are internationally-known experts in the creation and evaluation of secure and reliable embedded systems, intellectual property, and educational content.

SOURCE Barr Group