Security Analysis of Home IoT Network

Táto práca sa zaoberá problematikou bezpečnosti domácej IoT siete. Zameriava sa na bezpečnostné problémy komerčných IoT zariadení a ich automatizačných systémov. V samotnej práci boli najskôr analýzou zistené konkrétne bezpečnostné hrozby v sieti. Pre riešenie týchto hrozieb, boli nahradené pôvodné automatizačné systémy a firmware na zariadeniach open-source implementáciami, ktoré boli nakonfigurované tak aby riešili konkrétne objavené hrozby. Aj keď sa v sieti s open-source implementáciou nachádza niekoľko bezpečnostných hrozieb, podarilo sa eliminovať veľkú časť objavených bezpečnostných hrozieb. Výsledky tejto práce umožňujú nakonfigurovať domácu IoT sieť použitím open-source automatizačného systému a firmware a dokazujú, že takáto sieť je bezpečnejšia oproti sieti kde sa používaju pôvodné, výrobcom dodané automatizačné systémy a firmware na zariadeniach.This work focuses on the issue of the  security in home IoT network. Specifically, it focuses on the security issues of commercial IoT devices and their automation systems. In the work itself, it was firstly analyzed and identified specific threats specific for our network. To address these threats, the original automation systems and firmware on the devices were replaced by open-source implementations that were configured to address discovered threats. Although, there are still several security issues in a network with an open-source implementation, a large part of the security issues which were discovered has been eliminated.  The results of this work allows to configure a home IoT network using an opens-source automation system and firmware and proves that such a network is more secure than the network where the original factory-supplied automation systems and firmware on devices are used.

Introduction to IoT

The Internet of Things has rapidly transformed the 21st century, enhancing decision-making processes and introducing innovative consumer services such as pay-as-you-use models. The integration of smart devices and automation technologies has revolutionized every aspect of our lives, from health services to the manufacturing industry, and from the agriculture sector to mining. Alongside the positive aspects, it is also essential to recognize the significant safety, security, and trust concerns in this technological landscape. This chapter serves as a comprehensive guide for newcomers interested in the IoT domain, providing a foundation for making future contributions. Specifically, it discusses the overview, historical evolution, key characteristics, advantages, architectures, taxonomy of technologies, and existing applications in major IoT domains. In addressing prevalent issues and challenges in designing and deploying IoT applications, the chapter examines security threats across architectural layers, ethical considerations, user privacy concerns, and trust-related issues. This discussion equips researchers with a solid understanding of diverse IoT aspects, providing a comprehensive understanding of IoT technology along with insights into the extensive potential and impact of this transformative field.Comment: 48 pages, 7 figures, 8 tables, chapter 1 revised version of "IoT and ML for Information Management: A Smart Healthcare Perspective" under the Springer Studies in Computational Intelligence serie

Internet of Things-aided Smart Grid: Technologies, Architectures, Applications, Prototypes, and Future Research Directions

Traditional power grids are being transformed into Smart Grids (SGs) to address the issues in existing power system due to uni-directional information flow, energy wastage, growing energy demand, reliability and security. SGs offer bi-directional energy flow between service providers and consumers, involving power generation, transmission, distribution and utilization systems. SGs employ various devices for the monitoring, analysis and control of the grid, deployed at power plants, distribution centers and in consumers' premises in a very large number. Hence, an SG requires connectivity, automation and the tracking of such devices. This is achieved with the help of Internet of Things (IoT). IoT helps SG systems to support various network functions throughout the generation, transmission, distribution and consumption of energy by incorporating IoT devices (such as sensors, actuators and smart meters), as well as by providing the connectivity, automation and tracking for such devices. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive survey on IoT-aided SG systems, which includes the existing architectures, applications and prototypes of IoT-aided SG systems. This survey also highlights the open issues, challenges and future research directions for IoT-aided SG systems

Securing Our Future Homes: Smart Home Security Issues and Solutions

The Internet of Things, commonly known as IoT, is a new technology transforming businesses, individuals’ daily lives and the operation of entire countries. With more and more devices becoming equipped with IoT technology, smart homes are becoming increasingly popular. The components that make up a smart home are at risk for different types of attacks; therefore, security engineers are developing solutions to current problems and are predicting future types of attacks. This paper will analyze IoT smart home components, explain current security risks, and suggest possible solutions. According to “What is a Smart Home” (n.d.), a smart home is a home that always operates in consideration of security, energy, efficiency and convenience, whether anyone is home or not