IoT Network Attack Types by Application Domains

Abstract

In a world dominated by digital technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) has occupied our daily lives beyond our knowledge. It has established an ecosystem that connects multiple systems to provide intelligent performance in each task of our lifestyles and it has made everything and everyone connected to the internet. From wearables to smart cities and smart industries, our hobbies, our movements are facilitated by this technology that greatly improves our quality of life and increases our comfort. Based on low-cost sensors, the IoT provides the possibility to render the several devices and objects around us addressable, identifiable, and locatable. Though the IoT brought infinite benefits, it creates several challenges, especially in security and privacy. These security challenges are complicated due to the variety of IoT protocols that are heterogeneous, serve various requirements, and are utilized in diverse application domains. However, because IoT is commonly deployed in hostile or remote environments and operate without monitoring, preventing attacks and protecting the privacy of sensitive collected data is critical for many IoT applications. This paper represents a detailed study of the general concepts on the security of IoT networks by application domains by describing their vulnerabilities, their security needs. The classification of the types of attacks on IoT networks by application domains is also discussed.