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Comprehensive Study of IoT Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures

Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This comprehensive study provides an in-depth examination of the ‘Internet of’ technologies, focusing specifically on the Internet of Things (IoT), which is defined as the networked interconnection of multiple devices through various wireless protocols that facilitate data transfer and enhance operational intelligence. The applications of IoT are widespread, including urban infrastructure, domestic settings, transportation systems, military operations, and agricultural practices. The study elucidates the complexities of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), systematically categorizing the vulnerabilities inherent in hardware, software, cloud, network, and sensor networks, and underscores the omnipresent security risks in networks and IoT devices, highlighting the need for robust mitigation strategies. The proposed trajectory of this study is the development of a comprehensive AI architecture that can discern and counteract a broad spectrum of vulnerabilities. This AI system, embedded in small IoT devices and supported by infrastructure hosted within a cloud environment, will continuously monitor the IoT device for anomalies, conduct self-initiated penetration tests to pinpoint weaknesses, and implement appropriate countermeasures to mitigate the identified vulnerabilities. The study also advocates for the exploration of post-quantum cryptographic solutions to safeguard data on IoT devices, a proactive approach that is crucial in light of the potential vulnerability of contemporary cryptography to quantum computing breakthroughs. Early adoption of Post-Quantum Cryptographic solutions will ensure the continued security of data, even in the face of widespread quantum computing technology.
DOI: 10.3390/app15063036
Language: English
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,896
OpenAlex ID: W4408331172
FWCI: 11.72
Cites: 120
Cited by: 27
Related to: 10