Cyber-Physical Systems

12Exposing Security and Privacy Issues on Cyber-Physical Systems

Keshav Kaushik^*

School of Computer Science, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India

Abstract

Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), especially mobile CPS and the Internet of Things (IoT), have infiltrated every area of society. CPS combine sensor, processing, mechanization, and networking into physical things and infrastructure, letting them to communicate with one another and with the Internet. They may be utilized in a broad range of industries, including aviation, automobile, biochemical mechanisms, public infrastructure, electronic goods, electricity, amusement, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, transportation, and so on. Because of its important functions, the CPS draws a large number of cyber attackers who can pose severe security risks and cause a system failure. Furthermore, because most CPS apps gather and handle sensitive data, failing to safeguard such data results in privacy violations. As a result, CPS programs must be run with suitable privacy and security measures to avoid any unintended consequences for applications and users. Embedded device and computers monitor and manage physical phenomena, which include feedback mechanisms that allow physical actions to impact computations and vice versa.

Keywords: CPS, IoT, embedded devices

12.1 Introduction to Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)

The social and financial potential of such connections is considerably greater than previously anticipated, ...