Internet of Things for Architects

Security functions

An edge router or gateway fulfills another important role by providing a layer of security between the WAN, internet, and the underlying PAN/IoT devices. Many devices will lack the necessary resources, memory, and computational power to provide robust security and provisioning. Whether the architect is building their own gateway service or purchasing one, the following list of features should be considered to secure IoT components.

Firewall protection is the most basic form of security. There are two basic forms of firewalls for telecommunications. The first is a network firewall which filters and controls information flow from one network to another. The second is a host-based firewall that protects applications and services ...