Security threats and challenges in IoT
IoT security threats could affect society, not just our homes. We're all about safeguarding IoT data for regular people who rely
on connectivity at work or at home, but there's another reason why IoT security is critical. Even if we aren't aware of it, many of
us rely on IoT for some very vital aspects of society. IoT devices are frequently used to control public services such as energy and water.
IoT sensors for businesses aid with compliance and payment processing efficiency.
When IoT security is jeopardized on this scale, it's easy to see why data security is so critical.
IoT cybersecurity from the ground up
According to Steffen Sorrell, a Principal Analyst at Juniper Research, cybersecurity in IoT is critical. Building security from the ground up and
focusing on the essentials is the first stage for businesses. This entails determining the types of threats that the devices and networks are exposed to.
For smaller firms or businesses that are unfamiliar with security best practices,
bringing in some third-party expertise to analyze risk and provide the best solution to move forward is the best way forward.
There are a variety of technologies that can be used to increase IoT security.
First of all, it’s the secure element, for example. It can be soldered onto the device and will provide secure cryptographic functions. Another key hardware element of the security chain is the hardware security module (HSM). Here this will combine with public key infrastructure to handle the secure distribution of cryptographic keys to ensure that data and communications are encrypted.
-Future Trends and Challenges
A wide range of devices and applications make up the worldwide IoT network. However, due to varying contexts and requirements, these items may not be developed with security in mind. Many difficult concerns, such as secrecy, confidentiality, data integrity, authentication, access control, and so on, must still be addressed in order to attain a better level of IoT cybersecurity. To fulfill the high standards of IoT cybersecurity, several technologies, standardization, and other developing research are now being developed. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network system that connects things via the Internet and allows for information sharing and exchange. The goal of the Internet of Things is to provide ease, efficiency, and intelligence. Infrastructure and high-end technologies are required to make IoT technology a reality.
About the Author
Steffen Sorrell, Principal Analyst at Juniper Research
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Abdurrahman Sagir