A Secure and Energy-Efficient Cross-Layer Framework for Internet of Things
Rashid Mustafa, Nurul I. Sarkar, Mahsa Mohaaghegh, Shahbaz Pervez · 2024
This study addresses the problem of maximizing the power consumption of IoT (Internet of Things) devices while protecting them against cyberattacks. A layered architecture can be useful for addressing the unique challenges of security and energy efficiency in IoT systems. To this end, we propose a secure and energy-efficient cross-layer framework for IoT applications. The proposed cross-layer framework is based on collaboration among physical (sensor), network, and application layers. We examine the need for a three-layered approach in achieving the balance between security and energy efficiency. The proposed approach aims to provide a major leap in the areas of security and energy efficiency in IoT deployments. The system performance is validated by test-bed measurements with a focus on resource-constrained IoT settings. Using Cooja simulator we assess application-layer vulnerabilities and energy efficiency. The findings reported in this paper provide some insights into the design and deployment of IoT systems using a cross-layer design approach.