Towards an Understanding of Emerging Cyber Security Threats in Mapping the IoT

Abstract

The increase in IoT sensing and actuating devices that are seamlessly integrated into the environment is often leading to a mistrust of users as it becomes impossible to spot deployed IoT devices and understand their purposes and capabilities. One approach is to provide an appropriate mechanism of mapping the IoT and address stakeholder requirements. However, providing comprehensive maps of the IoT may expose a number of vulnerabilities that need to be addressed. We conducted a comprehensive literature survey outlining the limitations of the existing body of work regarding the mapping of the IoT and conducting an appropriate threat analysis. We subsequently applied the STRIDE model to two case studies (smart campus and urban environment) to identify a set of potential vulnerabilities and approaches at addressing these issues in the context of IoT maps.

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“…It was shown in [45] that it is becoming growingly difficult for users to locate used IoT devices and comprehend their goals and potentials due to the rise in smooth combination of IoT sensing and activating devices. [45] Providing a mechanism of mapping the IoT and tackling stakeholder needs is one method. IoT maps may, nonetheless, divulge a number of vulnerabilities that will require to be solve.…”

“…The STRIDE model was used for two case studies to find possible weaknesses and approaches for addressing them in the IoT maps setting. [45].…”