CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGES IN INTERNET OF THINGS ECOSYSTEMS: AN ANALYSIS OF THREATS, COUNTERMEASURES, AND FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
Dheeraj Varun Kumar Reddy Buddula, Hari Hara Sudheer Patchipulusu, Achuthananda Reddy Polu, Bhumeka Narra, Navya Vattikonda, Anuj Kumar Gupta · ACCENT JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS ECOLOGY & ENGINEERING · 2025
The rapid proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) Devices has made cybersecurity more difficult, requiring strong security frameworks to safeguard private information and maintain system integrity. Conventional security solutions usually fall short of the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of cyber threats that target IoT ecosystems. This paper explores advanced security strategies, including artificial intelligence (AI)-driven threat detection, blockchain-based authentication, and post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, to enhance IoT security and their ecosystem. It also emphasizes the necessity of standardized regulatory frameworks to harmony security techniques worldwide and the significance of lightweight security solutions designed for IoT devices withlimited resources. In order to reduce risks and promote a more secure IoT environment, the study highlights the need for awareness and training. To ensure that IoT infrastructures are resilient, future research will concentrate on improving security procedures to adjust to new threats and technological developments.