Chapter 9 - Free Public Wi-Fi Security in a Smart City Context—An End User Perspective

Abstract

With participatory action and engagement of end users (urban dwellers) playing an important role in the success of smart city initiatives, and the smart city model as a whole [1], free, public Wi-Fi hotspots are a viable option that may be employed to advance this endeavor. As end users become more reliant on the availability of these hotspots for various aspects of their everyday life, however, security becomes a prominent concern as hotspots may not only attract the attention of the end user, but also that of the abuser (cybercriminals).