IoT Security Issues and Risks

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Security risks and Issues in IoT Technology
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Abstract
The term IoT is defined as the internet of things which is a part of IT system that links
computing plans and physical things with each other using internet based networks. A thing in
the IoT system can be a human with a heart monitor implant which is connected with the sensors
and devices for controlling and managing communication systems. It is observed that security is
a common issue linked with the IoT which directly influence the individual data of customers
and companies. The aim of this research is to examine security risks linked with IoT and
evaluate mitigation techniques for improving performance of IoT enabled devices. A literature
review is conducted for a better understanding of the research topic and analyzing the results of
previous papers.
Keywords: IoT, computing devices, security, physical things and so on.

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Introduction
IoT is a computing skill that has the capability for linking numbers of devices with each
other by using internet connections. It is mainly used in the business industries for controlling
computer devices from any location and connecting sensor-based networks with physical
devices. This research focuses on the security threats and risks faced by consumers while using
IoT based devices and prevention techniques for improving performance of IoT networks. In
which a literature review will be included for improving the quality of research and evaluating
the key findings of previous papers published on IoT.
Literature review
Internet of things
Abomhara, & Køien, (2014) argued that the IoT is a system of intercommunicated
computing networks and digital machineries or other devices which physical things that are able
to transfer signal over a network without using any social assistance. From this paper, it is
observed that IoT is an effective IT system that has the capability for controlling and handling
computing devices from any location.
A current study provided by Bekara, (2014) argued that IoT is an ecosystem of linked
physical objects which are accessible by using internet networks. With the help of this
technology, consumers can send and receive information from any location and companies can
enhance the overall performance of their IT infrastructure. As compared with other studies Riahi,
Challal, Natalizio, Chtourou, & Bouabdallah, (2013) critically reviewed the security risks linked
with IoT and also highlighted their impacts on personal data of consumers. It is observed that the
lack of configuration is a key factor that increases the issue of security attacks in IoT.