Securing the Internet of Things in Logistics
Syed Nizam Ud Din, Syeda Mariam Muzammal, Ruqia Bibi, Muhammad Abdullah Tayyab, Noor Zaman Jhanjhi, Muhammad Habib · Advances in logistics, operations, and management science book series · 2024
Internet of things (IoT), a network of interconnected devices capable of collecting, storing, analyzing, and transmitting data, has garnered significant attention. Its widespread adoption has transformed various industries, including healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture, owing to its numerous benefits and innovative potential. However, the rapid expansion of IoT has raised concerns about its security, presenting unique challenges compared to traditional information technology (IT) platforms. Securing the IoT environment is particularly challenging due to inherent constraints in IoT devices, such as limited resources, as well as the diverse range of devices with varying capabilities and communication protocols. The decentralized nature of the IoT network adds complexity to ensuring its security. Consequently, employing conventional host-based security techniques like anti-virus and anti-malware software in IoT is deemed impractical and inefficient.