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BMIS 665 Information Operations and Security
Discussion Thread: Current Research of Information Security Topic
5:28pmOct 28 at 5:28pm
Introduction
As homeowners and renters move towards a more technological home, the security and privacy concerns of the internet of things (IoT) grow. Even if not a thought in the forefront of their minds, individuals almost always think that the privacy of the Google Home, Alexa, Sonos, Ring, etc., is not all that private. The research conducted evaluates how these devices' security, confidentiality, and privacy line up with the overall expectation of the consumers that utilize them.
Results
To better understand exactly what these IoT's are, we must look at the definition provided by Chanal and Kakkasageri (2020): "[t]he Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of globally connected physical objects, which are associated with each other via [the] Internet." These authors continue in the discussion to identify the various locations that all of the IoT devices may reside, including the military, automobiles, agriculture, architecture, and retail. With the widespread usage of IoT devices, privacy and security must be considered when utilizing. Another article titled "Security, privacy and trust of different layers in Internet-of-Things (IoTs) framework" discusses precisely that. This article demonstrates IoT devices' various technical security flaws and provides solutions for a more secure environment.
Discussion
IoT devices are insecure but are incredibly convenient. When doing the dishes with wet, soapy hands, it is much easier to say "Hey Google, play 'Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley'" than to dry off your hands, grab your phone, and somehow find a speaker in your home to play it on. However, how would you secure that Google Home in your home from collecting data and private information? For this specific instance, Google Home has a hard switch to shut the device off, but that doesn't entirely help when you want the convenience of a voice-activated device. Also, it does not satisfy the requirements of secure networking. Per Tewari and Gupta (2020), the best way to secure these devices is to find how to secure them at each layer of the OSI model rather than implement a generalized solution. The best way to do this in the example of our Google Home is to take it layer by layer. First, layers one and two, or the physical and data link layer. Ensure that Google Home is connected to the wireless network in the most secure way possible. Though there are no physical ports on most of these devices, it is vital to have the wireless network locked down as much as possible. Some basic examples of this could include MAC address filtering, static IP addresses, and hiding the network. Layers three through seven are a little more dependent on the internet service provider if they utilize the rented router. However, if the home is equipped with a router, then layer three is where the individual can set up several filters and rules to avoid private traffic from being intercepted or sent to the wrong place. Of course, this scenario can get very complex very quickly. Still, just the essential home security of any individual is an excellent step in the right direction for personal security and privacy in the world of the IoT.
References
Chanal, P. M., & Kakkasageri, M. S. (2020). Security and Privacy in IoT: A Survey. Wireless Personal Communications, 115(2), 1667–1693. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11277-020-07649-9
Tewari, A., & Gupta, B. B. (2020). Security, privacy and trust of different layers in Internet-of-Things (IoTs) framework. Future Generation Computer Systems, 108, 909–920. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.future.2018.04.027
