Chapter 7: IoT Security and Blockchain
IoT security is essential due to the proliferation of devices and the unique risks they face. Key techniques include device identity management, secure boot, advanced threat modeling, and intrusion detection systems. Blockchain technology enhances security by offering immutable records and transparency, allowing for trustworthy and automated IoT transactions.
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What we have learnt
- Device identity management and secure boot are foundational for ensuring device trustworthiness.
- Threat modeling and intrusion detection systems are critical for proactive and reactive defenses against cyber threats.
- Blockchain integration enhances the security and transparency of IoT transactions through decentralized audit trails.
Key Concepts
- -- Device Identity Management
- Processes ensuring that each IoT device is uniquely identifiable and trusted within a network.
- -- Secure Boot
- A security process that ensures devices only run trusted software during the startup phase.
- -- Threat Modeling
- A proactive approach for identifying potential security risks and designing mitigations before deploying an IoT system.
- -- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
- Systems that monitor networks for suspicious activity and potential security breaches.
- -- Blockchain
- A decentralized and tamper-proof ledger technology that enhances data integrity and trust in IoT environments.
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