Security, Privacy and Reliability of IoT Systems

In the context of smart environments, the majority of modern electronic devices offer networking capabilities ranging from basic to advanced. Current microprocessors, a large number of sensors, and Internet-enabled services enable modern automobiles to operate partially or fully autonomously. The same holds true for robotic and medical equipment as well as virtually every other cutting-edge machinery. Only a small portion of this information has been applied to the IoT ecosystems, despite the scientific community's long-standing efforts to protect Internet and Network communications, Operating Systems, and Software Applications. Modern cars, like the majority of IoT devices, have numerous, multilayered vulnerabilities. Among the most critical issues with the IoT environment are default, weak or no password authentication for remote connections, unencrypted traffic or old and insecure cryptographic techniques, and outdated, unmanaged, and susceptible software. The fact that many IoT manufacturers use an unregulated manufacturing method is even more concerning. Little to no effort is made to adequately secure and support their products in an effort to lower the cost and shorten the time to market. Even worse, there are documented instances of IoT devices being supplied with malware already preinstalled, which shows a complete absence of supply chain operational security. Owners are unlikely to replace their devices due to security issues, in contrast to software applications in PCs and mobile devices. As a result, these systems continue to be exposed for a long time.

Keywords: IoT Security; IoT Privacy; IoT Malware; Autonomous Vehicles Cybersecurity; Security and Privacy of Medical Devices; IoT Trust and Reliability; Secure Network Protocols for IoT Systems; IoT and Blockchain; Cyber Physical Security and IoT