Defense and Security Mechanisms in the Internet of Things: A Review
The Internet of Things (IoT) transforms traditional technology by introducing smart devices into almost every field, enabling real-time monitoring and automation. Despite the obvious benefits, the rapid deployment of IoT presents numerous security challenges, including vulnerabilities in network att...
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| description | The Internet of Things (IoT) transforms traditional technology by introducing smart devices into almost every field, enabling real-time monitoring and automation. Despite the obvious benefits, the rapid deployment of IoT presents numerous security challenges, including vulnerabilities in network attacks and communication protocol weaknesses. While several surveys have addressed these aspects, there remains a lack of understanding of integrating all potential defense mechanisms, such as intrusion detection systems (IDSs), anomaly detection frameworks, and authentication protocols, into a comprehensive security framework. To overcome this, the following survey aims to critically review existing security mechanisms in IoT environments and significantly fill these gaps. In particular, this paper reviews state-of-the-art approaches for intrusion detection, key agreement protocols, and anomaly detection systems, pointing out their advantages and disadvantages and identifying the gaps in each field requiring more research. We identify innovative strategies by systematically analysing existing approaches and propose a roadmap for enhancing IoT security. This work contributes to the field by offering a fresh perspective on defense mechanisms and delivering actionable insights for researchers and practitioners securing IoT ecosystems. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3f5f2856cccb44cdbb060175d6f65dc32025-01-24T13:19:35ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-01-0115249910.3390/app15020499Defense and Security Mechanisms in the Internet of Things: A ReviewSabina Szymoniak0Jacek Piątkowski1Mirosław Kurkowski2Department of Computer Science, Czestochowa University of Technology, 42-201 Częstochowa, PolandDepartment of Computer Science, Czestochowa University of Technology, 42-201 Częstochowa, PolandInstitute of Computer Science, Cardinal St. Wyszynski University, 01-815 Warsaw, PolandThe Internet of Things (IoT) transforms traditional technology by introducing smart devices into almost every field, enabling real-time monitoring and automation. Despite the obvious benefits, the rapid deployment of IoT presents numerous security challenges, including vulnerabilities in network attacks and communication protocol weaknesses. While several surveys have addressed these aspects, there remains a lack of understanding of integrating all potential defense mechanisms, such as intrusion detection systems (IDSs), anomaly detection frameworks, and authentication protocols, into a comprehensive security framework. To overcome this, the following survey aims to critically review existing security mechanisms in IoT environments and significantly fill these gaps. In particular, this paper reviews state-of-the-art approaches for intrusion detection, key agreement protocols, and anomaly detection systems, pointing out their advantages and disadvantages and identifying the gaps in each field requiring more research. We identify innovative strategies by systematically analysing existing approaches and propose a roadmap for enhancing IoT security. This work contributes to the field by offering a fresh perspective on defense mechanisms and delivering actionable insights for researchers and practitioners securing IoT ecosystems.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/2/499Internet of Thingssecurity protocolsintrusion detection systemsintrusion prevention systems |
| spellingShingle | Sabina Szymoniak Jacek Piątkowski Mirosław Kurkowski Defense and Security Mechanisms in the Internet of Things: A Review Applied Sciences Internet of Things security protocols intrusion detection systems intrusion prevention systems |
| title | Defense and Security Mechanisms in the Internet of Things: A Review |
| title_full | Defense and Security Mechanisms in the Internet of Things: A Review |
| title_fullStr | Defense and Security Mechanisms in the Internet of Things: A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Defense and Security Mechanisms in the Internet of Things: A Review |
| title_short | Defense and Security Mechanisms in the Internet of Things: A Review |
| title_sort | defense and security mechanisms in the internet of things a review |
| topic | Internet of Things security protocols intrusion detection systems intrusion prevention systems |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/2/499 |
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