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The Dual Facets of IoT: Applications and Security Issues

  • Unique Paper ID: 170753
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 7
  • PageNo: 563-568
  • Abstract:
  • The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the global network by integrating people, smart devices, intelligent objects, information, and data. As the number of connected devices continues to grow, the challenges of securing the data they transmit and the communications they initiate have become increasingly profound. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of IoT, focusing on its definitions, key challenges, and future research directions. We observe a significant surge in IoT devices, particularly in two main areas: homes and manufacturing. In the home environment, ecosystems such as Amazon’s Echo devices using the Alexa Voice Service, along with similar platforms from Google, Microsoft, and Apple, have emerged. These independent and closed platforms place the responsibility of device security on the platform providers. In contrast, the manufacturing sector and related industries, including oil and gas, refining, pharmaceuticals, food and bever- age, and water treatment, face unique cybersecurity challenges. As these industries bring an increasing number of equipment and devices online, they must implement robust security measures to protect their physical assets from cyber threats. The nature of the data, topologies of IoT devices, and complexities of threat management and compliance vary widely across these sectors. This paper highlights the critical need for tailored cybersecurity strategies in manufacturing and related industries, emphasizing the importance of securing IoT devices and ensuring compliance with industry standards. By addressing these challenges, we aim to provide insights into the future research directions necessary to enhance the security and efficiency of IoT systems.
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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 7
  • PageNo: 563-568

The Dual Facets of IoT: Applications and Security Issues

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