An Analysis of the Current State of Security in the Internet of Things
AbstractInternet of Things (IoT), a technology in which various physical devices are interconnected with each other using a conglomeration of technologies, is one of the fastest growing sectors. This ever-increasing demand for IoT devices are satisfied by products from many different companies with varying qualities and more importantly, varying principles regarding security. The fact that unified security protocols and approaches are lacking between the manufacturers and no significant regulations or legislation concerning IoT exist in a national and international level, creates a significant security risk. Moreover, the well-known security solutions are often incompatible with IoT devices mainly because of the power and computational constraints of IoT devices. This work aims to identify the current security risks concerning IoT and present some of the solutions that address these risks. The physical, regulational and social challenges stemming from IoT security solutions will be analyzed, and future directions will be explored.