Analysis of Security and Privacy Issues in IoT Networks and Effective Resolutions

Objectives and Responsibilities

Analysis and evaluation of security and privacy issues related to IoT and its resolutions

Objectives and responsibilities:
To enhance understanding of the importance and significance of IoT enabled devices and smart systems 
To identify risks factors producing security threats and privacy concerns in IoT networks and devices
To evaluate and analyze the security issues and attacks with IoT devices by conducting a literature review 
To propose effective countermeasures and resolutions against IoT security attacks and issues
Today, both individuals and business communities are dependent on smart devices and IoT based networks which are helpful for developing remote access controls but not capable to control and manage security concerns. The rate of cyber-attack is growing quickly and users of IoT devices are not experienced and aware of the security risks and issues due to which their privacy can be affected. It is important for companies and societies to understand the importance of security while implementing IoT enabled devices for which this research project will deliver depth observation through literature review and evaluate security risks and issues. Another reason for selecting this project is to describe and propose effective security measures or resolutions against cyber-attacks linked with the IoT networks so that privacy and confidentiality can be improved.
Alladi, et al., (2020) reported that IoT is a communication technology that delivers a platform where communication-related activities can be done with computer systems, physical devices and networks easily. IoT devices are now included in the companies and societies where virtual communications and control over the physical devices can be done through sensors and internet networks. Atlam and Wills, (2020) agreed and reported that the hacker uses malicious codes and programs which are capable to transfer unwanted signals to the IoT networks and reduce the confidentiality of the connected networks. Business communities are using IoT enabled devices and systems in order to develop- automated and remote access controls so that business performance and efefci8enyc can be improved. Geetha, Suntheya, and Srikanth, (2020) agreed and started that improper knowledge of the security attacks among individuals helps the attackers to perform insider threats and increase the chances of a data breach. Jamali, et al., (2020) identified that numerous types of cyber-attacks and security threats are linked with IoT devices for example malware, DoS, phishing and many more. Malware refers to the security threat that has the ability to gain accessibility of the IoT devices and computer networks by sharing unwanted signals and risks. 

Research design 

This research project included the qualitative design as it is capable to provide effective and theoretical information in the research by which the developed research questions and identified problems can be addressed in a significant way. Using such design, this research project received the right direction and maintained the research quality by providing depth information in regards to the IoT security issues and threats. 

Data collection

This research project included secondary research methods in order to gain effective data and points related to IoT security. In order to obtain secondary data, systematic literature is added in the research project where previous results or findings are reviewed for obtaining effective information related to the security issues in IoT networks and devices.

Data analysis
This research project included a descriptive content analysis as it is capable to provide findings and results in less time and capacity to attain research objectives in a significant manner. Using such an analysis approach, the obtained secondary data can be analysed effectively and the Excel tool is used for representing findings into tables and graphs.