Internet of Things for Architects

Storage security

Often, IoT devices will have persistent storage at the edge node or on a router/gateway. Intelligent fog nodes will require persistent storage of some kind as well. The security of data on the device is imperative to prevent malicious malware from being deployed and to protect the data in the event the IoT device is stolen. Most mass storage devices such as flash modules and rotating disks have models with encryption and security technology. 

The FIPS 140-2 (Federal Information Processing Standard) is a government regulation detailing encryption and security requirements for IT devices that manage or store sensitive data. It specifies not only technical requirements but also defines policies and procedures. FIPS 140-2 has ...