Analysis of security for IoT : A review of architecture and cryptographic algorithms

Abstract

Internet of things has been a hot topic for some time now. The huge number of new devices and the limited size of these devices introduce some new problems. Recent event show a trend where IoT devices are being utilized more frequently in cyber-attacks. Home automation is becoming highly attractive and more and more people see the benefits of connecting household objects to the internet. This report will take a closer look at the cryptographic part of securing communication between IoT devices for smart homes as well as reviewing the architecture. A literature review will be performed to highlight previous work and determining the state of IoT. Based on this, an analysis of different security measures will be performed to find the best suited solutions for ensuring integrity, confidentiality and availability. The report focuses on the topics of public key infrastructure, data encryption and network architecture, where different solutions will be discussed to propose set of security measures that are best suited for securing smart homes