Security in the Internet of Things Application Layer: Requirements, Threats, and Solutions
Open Access
- 8 September 2022
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Access
- Vol. 10, 97197-97216
- https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2022.3205351
Abstract
Communication systems and networks are evolving as an integral part of not only of our everyday life but also as a part of the industry, fundamental infrastructures, companies, etc. Current directions and concepts, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), promise the enhanced quality of life, greater business opportunities, cost-effective manufacturing, and efficient operation management through ubiquitous connectivity and deployment of smart physical objects. IoT networks can collect, preprocess, and transmit vast amounts of data. A considerable portion of this data is security- and privacy-critical data, which makes IoT networks a tempting option for attackers. Given that these networks deal with the actual aspects of our lives and fundamental infrastructures (e.g. smart grids), security in such networks is crucial. The large scale of these networks and their unique characteristics and complexity bring further vulnerabilities. In this study, we focus on the IoT application layer, security requirements, threats, and countermeasures in this layer, and some of the open issues and future research lines.This publication has 159 references indexed in Scilit:
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