Security Issues in IoT

Abstract

The Internet of things (IoT) is the network of various interconnected physical devices, vehicles, and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and network connectivity which enable these objects to collect and exchange data. It connects devices embedded in various systems to the internet. When devices/objects can represent themselves digitally, they can be controlled or accessed from anywhere. The connectivity then helps to capture more data from more places, ensuring more ways of increasing efficiency and improving safety and IoT security. Data privacy, confidentiality, data integrity is at potential risk when these devices are connected. As more and more IoT devices are coming in the market, securing IoT systems represents a number of challenges. This paper discusses about various vulnerabilities and threats against IoT and what actions could be taken to provide a more secure IoT.