Automated Secure Computing for Next-Generation Systems

14An Automated Home Security System Using Secure Message Queue Telemetry Transport Protocol

P. Rukmani*, S. Graceline Jasmine, M. Vergin Raja Sarobin, L. Jani Anbarasi and Soumitro Datta

School of Computer Science and Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India

Abstract

Homeowners can set, monitor, and operate their security system remotely or through an in-home interface, providing both home safety and protection as well as adding a potential burglar deterrent. An automated home security system’s purpose is to keep houses safe from sophisticated burglars. Individual device-level security is also necessary to ensure total protection. In its implementation, the Internet of Things devices are passive infrared (PIR) sensors that detect human movement and include multiple surveillance technologies to automatically monitor a dwelling. When PIR sensors detect a movement, the security devices go into active mode. When motion is detected in a room, facial recognition cameras begin recording the activity. The other devices remain idle throughout, resulting in a cost-effective and data-rich solution. The devices’ isolation during that idle state, as well as the advanced encryption standard encryption of any/all payload, keeps them secure. The automated security system employs the secure message queue telemetry transport protocol to protect transferred device-based payload to and from the network.

Keywords: Home security, MQTT, IoT, PIR sensor, AES

14.1 Introduction ...