Embedded Systems and  Data Analytics Introdution to Embedded Systems and  Se c urity 5.     Embedded Systems Embedded systems are computer systems integrated into other devices or products to perform specific functions. They usually have limited resources compared to standalone systems and are designed to run real-time operations Microcontrollers are small, low-power computing devices with built-in memory and peripheral interfaces. They are the core of many embedded systems and control the device's functions. Sensors are devices that detect changes in physical conditions and convert them into electrical signals. Examples include temperature sensors, light sensors, and accelerometers. Actuators are devices that perform physical actions based on electronic signals. Examples include motors, solenoids, and relays. Together, microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators form the building blocks of embedded systems, allowing them to collect data from the environment, process it, and con

Introduction to Edge Computing Concepts of Edge Computing History The concept of edge computing has existed for several decades, dating back to the early days of distributed computing. However, it has only become more prevalent in recent years due to advancements in technology and the increasing amount of data being generated. The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the growing demand for real-time data processing have driven the development of edge computing.  The concept gained traction in the early 2010s as companies started to see the benefits of processing data closer to the source. With the growth of cloud computing and the increasing amount of data being generated, edge computing has become more important, leading to the development of new technologies and platforms that enable edge computing to be deployed at scale. The trend has accelerated in recent years, and edge computing is now seen as a critical component of many organizations' computing strategies . Introduct