Emerging Threats and Countermeasures in Cybersecurity

9IoT and Smart Device Security: Emerging Threats and Countermeasures

Akhilesh Kumar Singh¹*, Ajeet Kumar Sharma¹, Surabhi Kesarwani², Pradeep Kumar Singh¹, Pawan Kumar Verma³ and Seshathiri Dhanasekaran⁴

¹Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Sharda University, Greater Noida, UP, India

²Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Greater Noida Institute of Technology (Engineering Institute), Greater Noida, UP, India

³Department of MCA, Galgotia University, Greater Noida, UP, India

⁴Department of Computer Science, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Stakkevollan, Tromsø, Norway

Abstract

This chapter provides an in-depth assessment of the security issues and threats associated with the Internet of Things (IoT), a rapidly emerging business that has integrated smart devices into various aspects of daily life. It analyses the shift in connectivity caused by IoT concentrating on its influence in homes, enterprises, and public spaces. The focus is on developing vulnerabilities in IoT and smart device ecosystems, as well as the solutions needed to control these risks. The unusual network behavior patterns produced by IoT devices, increased risk of attacks owing to their extensive data processing, and specific incidents where IoT devices were utilized in large-scale network attacks are all key topics. The chapter evaluates the security issues found in a variety of IoT devices.

Keywords: IoT, smart devices, cybersecurity, IoT ecosystem, security, sustainable development