A Strategic Approach to IoT Security by Working Towards a Secure IoT Future

A Strategic Approach to IoT Security by Working Towards a Secure IoT Future

M'Kaila J. Clark, Lila Rajabion
DOI: 10.4018/IJHIoT.317088
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Abstract

The internet of things' (IoT) fast-growing development and adoption are undeniable. Although the IoT development is moving at a fast rate, the security of these technologies is not keeping up. Lack of security infrastructure on the internet of things is due to such security measures being excluded from the average company business plan and the lack of security configurations established. The increasing need for robust security architecture is needed to address said vulnerabilities. How do the internet of things companies create a dynamic security approach to defend and combat threats while also being flexible to accommodate future technological advancements? This paper will answer this question by addressing the strategic approach to developing a strong IoT security infrastructure that promotes confidentiality, integrity, and availability with dynamic elements that allow for future developments to address new security concerns. This research question will be answered through analysis of extensive thematic literature review.
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Current State of IoT

The internet of things (IoT) is an industry on the rise and is projected to continue its rapid growth in the years to come. IoT is one of the various underlying drivers behind the internet evolution. IoT is the internet factor improving the business world by increasing processing power, storage capacity, network capability, and dramatically lowered costs through microchips, sensors cameras and accelerometer implementation into the everyday device. These are some of the benefits that drive the adoption of IoT in the business setting. Many industries are taking advantage of the benefits of IoT. These industries include manufacturing, aviation, the supply chain, agriculture, and healthcare. Many other industries are also creating more data streams and analytics potential, which means companies gain much greater insight into their business operations and how their customers use and respond to their products and services.

IoT is slashing both operational costs and downtime in factories and industries and assisting with worker learning on the job via tablets, AR Headsets, and smart goggles. IoT enables businesses to connect key business processes, which can, in turn, allow leaders to identify ways to boost efficiency and productivity more easily. Asset tracking and waste reduction are also benefitting of IoT tracking mechanism adopted by industries. IoT also gives birth to new business models derived from tracking data gathered through IoT devices. These are some of the many benefits to businesses and display IoT technology expansion that creates for more digital transformation. Recent projections anticipate that IoT technologies will have a massive impact in societies technological and economic impact thus, driving many businesses to adopt IoT with the intent of preserving business longevity and being able to meet new business demands that arise because of IoT. Trillion in value is projected to be crated through cost-savings through preventive health care, minimized accidents, patient monitoring, efficiencies in manufacturing and distribution industries.

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