Internet of Things: Challenges and Opportunities

This assignment delves into the complexities and potential of the Internet of Things (IoT). It examines various challenges faced by IoT, including security vulnerabilities, data privacy concerns, and the need for robust infrastructure. Conversely, it also highlights the immense opportunities presented by IoT, such as smart home automation, efficient healthcare monitoring, and enhanced industrial processes. The assignment encourages critical thinking about the future trajectory of IoT and its impact on society.

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 3
2.0 IOT and Home Network............................................................................................................... 3
3.0 IOT Network: My Home Dwelling............................................................................................. 4
3.1 Smart TV...................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Thermostat................................................................................................................................................. 5
3.3 Microwave................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.4 Home lock system..................................................................................................................................... 7
3.5 Lighting system......................................................................................................................................... 8
3.6 Fit Bit............................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.7 Sound System/ Home theatre............................................................................................................ 10
3.8 Ninja Blocks............................................................................................................................................. 11
4.0 Conclusion..................................................................................................................................... 11
References............................................................................................................................................ 13
Appendix.............................................................................................................................................. 15

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1.0 Introduction
In last few years, there have been constant evolutions of newer technologies that have not
only provided the solution for the complex business problems but also make the life of the
consumers more easy and convenient. This is an era of automation where routine works are
getting automated and becoming highly efficient. Internet of things (IOT) is one such technology
that has quite promising future in the business world as well consumer culture. It is also the main
theme of the Industry 4.0 which refers to new standards for manufacturing industry (Feki &
Kawsar, 2013). However, this technology is not yet mature and has lot of unanswered questions
that is delaying the pace of its full fledge adoption. But this is the case with every technology and
every new thing before it becomes a part of mainstream adoption. The objective of this report is
to discuss the Internet of Things in my home dwelling. This report is based on the eight key
devices in my home setting.
2.0 IOT and Home Network
Most of the IOT enabled devices make use of mobile Apps and these apps
have personnel and confidential data and there are regulations in various countries that data of
the citizens of the country cannot be stored outside the borders (Guarda & Leon,2 017). The
general issues in smart homes would include privacy, security and availability. My home
network can be discussed as below:

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3.0 IOT Network: My Home Dwelling
Let’s discuss the advantages, benefits, issues and challenges for the eight devices that are
used in my home setting. The diagrammatic representation of Internet of Things infrastructure in
my home setting can be shown as:
Let’s discuss these devices one by one
3.1 Smart TV
The Smart TV is one of the basic IOT device that people use. I have a Samsung smart TV
that could be controlled by my smart phone. I can pair the TV with my phone and open YouTube
and browse other sites on my TV. The common issues and the probable solutions associated with
the use of smart TV in my IOT infrastructure can be discussed as:
Common Issues Comments Solutions
Usage The user interface of the TV can change with an The Smart TV must

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upgrade to the software. All the people in my
house must understand the interface before that
can use the TV (Gubbi & Buyya, 2013).
have inbuilt layer of
antiviruses to tackle the
security issues.
The software of Smart
TV should also be
protected with the use
of firewall
Access rights should be
limited to minors and
based on the user
profiles (Ortiz &
Hussein, 2014)
Control There is a control issue of user authentication for
the content that is not supposed to be watched by
minors
Connectivity In case of low Internet of bad Internet, it is not
possible to use the Smart features of the TV.
Security There is always a possibility of data security as
mobile app is password protected.
Privacy There is a serious privacy issue as it asks to
create a profile before family members can use
the TV
3.2 Thermostat
I have a Honeywell thermostat at home that could be used and operated by a mobile
application. The common issues and the probable solutions associated with the use of thermostat
in my IOT infrastructure can be discussed as:
Common Issues Comments Solutions
Usage There would be one time usage issue as people
would have to learn the interface to use the
thermostat (Mukhopadhyay & Suryadevara,
The mobile application
that controls thermostat
should have an

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2014). additional layer of
security where it asks
for the password of the
users
Control My thermostat also provides the automatic
feature where the temperature would be adjusted
against the room/ external temperature. There
could be control issue for the people who do not
know the ways to use the thermostat
Connectivity In case of low Internet of bad Internet, it is not
possible to use the thermostat effectively.
Security There is a security issue as the data is stored over
a server (Díaz & Martín, 2016).
Privacy There is a privacy issue only when the individual
profile for members is created for each of the
room or living room. The individual profile
would include preferred temperature of AC, etc.
3.3 Microwave
I have a Samsung smart Microwave. The common issues and the probable solutions
associated with the use of Microwave in my IOT infrastructure can be discussed as:
Common Issues Comments Solutions
Usage There are number of features and modes in the
Microwave that could have some usage issues
The users should not
create the personal
profile for the use ofControl Not much of the control issues as such

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Microwave (unless
necessary)
The Microwave should
also have an additional
layer of security in
terms of antivirus and
firewall.
Connectivity In case of low Internet of bad Internet, it is not
possible to connect to Microwave remotely.
Security There is always a possibility of external hack or
data theft
Privacy There are privacy issues only when user provide
his or her information for the use of Microwave.
However, it is not necessary to provide this
information (Singh & Tripathi, 2014).
3.4 Home lock system
I have a Lockitron home lock system in home. The common issues and the probable
solutions associated with the use of Home Lock System in my IOT infrastructure can be
discussed as:
Common Issues Comments Solutions
Usage There can be multiple instances of the same
application on different mobile devices. There
can be usage issue when the mobile devices have
to be upgraded.
The password for the
safety system is the key
here. The solution
would be to protect the
password with an
additional layer of
security like IRIS
scanner, face detection.
Control There could be control issues when two or more
than two different users try to access the lock
system at the same time
Connectivity In case of low Internet of bad Internet, it is not

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possible to open the locks form outside. The idea is to have two
way authentication
system and it can be as
simple as the use of
One Time Password
(OTP) in the mobile
phone
Security There is always a possibility of hackers attacking
the system to get access to user information
Privacy The privacy issues are less in Lock as compared
to other IOT devices in my home setting. This is
because, the Lock systems does not need much
of my personal information (Jing & Vasilakos,
2014).
3.5 Lighting system
I have a Philips smart lighting system in my home. The common issues and the probable
solutions associated with the use of Lighting system in my IOT infrastructure can be discussed
as:
Common Issues Comments Solutions
Usage Not much of the usage issue as it is easy to set
up the smart features of lighting system.
The recommended
solution is the use of
antivirus system across
the software that
manages the lighting
system.
Control Not much of the control issues either as it is easy
to use the lighting system.
Connectivity In case of low Internet of bad Internet, it is not
possible to control lights remotely.
Security There is a possibility that data is leaked from the
server (Hassanalieragh & Page, 2015)

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Privacy The privacy issues are less in lighting systems as
compared to other IOT devices in my home
setting. This is because, the lighting systems
does not need much of my personal information.
3.6 Fit Bit
I have a fit bit device that I wear in my hand. The common issues and the probable
solutions associated with the use of fit bit in my IOT infrastructure can be discussed as:
Common Issues Comments Solutions
Usage There could be usage issue with respect to the
proper and correct set up of the device as it asks
for variety of information
The phone must be
updated with latest
patches and the
application must have
two way authentication
system.
Control There could be a control issue to track the body
movement and the workout done in recent days
Connectivity In case of low Internet of bad Internet, it is not
possible to track the functioning of body.
Security There is a possibility that hackers may use the
data for their own purpose
Privacy There is a privacy issue for myself as my data is
used by fit bit server. In fact, it takes all the
personal data like my height, weight, etc.

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3.7 Sound System/ Home theatre
I have a customized sound system in my home. I can connect to the sound system over
the home WiFi network. The common issues and the probable solutions associated with the use
of home theater in my IOT infrastructure can be discussed as:
Common Issues Comments Solutions
Usage There is a usage issue with respect to the devices
that has to be connected with the home theater
The use of antiviruses
system and firewall
would ensure that the
chances of data leak is
minimal in the system.
Control There could be control issue with respect to the
sound, quality, etc.
Connectivity In case of low Internet of bad Internet, it is not
possible to use the features of the home theater.
Security There is a possibility that data comes into the
hands of hackers
Privacy There is a privacy issue for all the users who
have to manage and control the home theater
3.8 Ninja Blocks
The common issues and the probable solutions associated with the use of Ninja blocks in
my IOT infrastructure can be discussed as:
Common Issues Comments Solutions
Usage There could be usage issue as home automation
system are tricky and difficult to understand
There must be a
provision of two-way

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authentication. The
better way would be
use of advanced
technologies like face
detection, IRIS
scanner, etc. (Roman &
Zhou, 2013)
Control There could also be control issue as Ninja
Blocks comes with multiple layer of security
Connectivity In case of low Internet of bad Internet, it is not
possible to use the home automation feature.
Security There is a possibility that is used for some other
purposes (Da Xu & He, 2014)
Privacy There is a serious privacy issue as Ninja Blocks
would take down the information of all the
members of the house.
4.0 Conclusion
The above paper discusses the Internet of Things infrastructure in my home setting. The
paper discusses some of the common issues and challenges. IOT enabled devices will constantly
watch for instructions from the other connected devices. Even if one wrong device used by the
attacker in the system has the potential of causing damage to all the other devices. In such cases,
how the security related to which all devices can be connected will be controlled. Some devices
are not compatible with other devices due to lack of common standards. Thus, this will result in
the much collaboration in the market that this company’s product is compatible with these brands
and so on. These developments may give monopoly like situations and not good for consumers.

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Appendix
Devices Function Manufacturer Cost ($)
Smart TV TV watching Samsung 1000
Thermostat Heating/ Colling
Rooms
Honeywell 300
Microwave Food Heating Samsung 400
Home Lock System Security Lockitron 800
Lighting System Lights Philips 200
Fit Bit Helath monitoring Fit Bit 150
Home Theatre Sound Customized 700
Home Automation Security Ninja Blocks 1000