Group Key Management Protocols for Securing Communication in Groups over Internet of Things

Abstract

Internet of Things (IoT) is a revolutionary model that extensively enhances the range of devices connected from personal devices to manufacturing equipment, actuators and sensors that are communicated to the Internet using wireless networking technology. To overcome the complications in such a range of devices, inter-networking explanations that can use the present technologies properly with emerging technologies is required. The ad hoc nature of IoT adds new challenges to network security. The wireless and dynamic nature makes IoT networks more vulnerable to security attacks. It is necessary to create a secure channel between an Internet host and the IoT device. For that it is required to have key management methods that permit two devices to agree certain secret keys that will be used to secure the flow of information. A secure and efficient management of keys is crucial for a reliable network service and that consequently makes IoT networks to achieve their success. This paper evaluates and surveys up to date key management schemes for IoT environment.