Securing the Foundations: IoT Infrastructure in Smart Cities

Securing the Foundations: IoT Infrastructure in Smart Cities

T. Premavathi, Ayush Shekhar, Aayush Raj, Shreya Agrawal, Damodharan Palaniappan, Madhu Shukla
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 22
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2373-1.ch013
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Abstract

Rapid IoT device integration in smart cities is transforming urban environments, delivering unparalleled efficiency, sustainability, and connection. This book chapter tackles smart city IoT infrastructure security, a top priority. It begins with an exploration of how IoT technologies are changing urban living and the pros and cons of their widespread adoption. IoT equipment including sensors, actuators, connected vehicles, and public infrastructure pose security vulnerabilities. IoT implementations, the chapter examines smart city cyber and privacy concerns. The next section presents a technical and policy-based framework for smart city IoT infrastructure security. Collaboration between government, industry, and the public is key to this framework's success. Blockchain for secure transactions, machine learning for anomaly detection, and encryption protocols are also explored in smart city IoT installations. The chapter finishes with a look ahead at smart city IoT infrastructure security, emphasizing the necessity for constant adaptation and improvement to combat new threats.
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Security Challenges In Iot Infrastructure

Inherent Vulnerabilities in IoT Systems

The deployment of IoT systems in Smart Cities introduces a myriad of security challenges rooted in the inherent vulnerabilities of these interconnected devices. A critical concern is the susceptibility of IoT devices to both physical and remote tampering, posing significant risks to the confidentiality and integrity of the data they manage refered by Chettri et al. (2019). Common vulnerabilities include insufficient authentication mechanisms, insecure device configurations, and the absence of standardized security protocols, leaving these devices open to exploitation by malicious actors.

Risks of Unauthorized Access

Unauthorized access remains a formidable security challenge in the realm of Smart City IoT infrastructure. Malicious actors exploit weaknesses in authentication mechanisms and unsecured communication channels to gain unauthorized control over IoT devices. This not only compromises the individual devices but also poses a systemic threat to the entire Smart City infrastructure. Ensuring robust authentication methods is crucial to mitigating the risks associated with unauthorized access discussed by Conti et al. (2018).

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