Device Administration
It is far from sufficient to install IoT devices and then leave them to their own devices to ensure proper operation. Some procedures are required to manage the performance of connected devices (to facilitate device interaction, ensure secure data transmission, and so on)
Device identification is used to determine the device’s identity in order to ensure that it is a genuine device with trusted software transmitting reliable data.
- Configuration and control to tailor devices to the needs of an IoT system. Once a device is installed, some parameters must be written. Other settings may require changes.
- Monitoring and diagnostics to ensure the smooth and secure operation of all network devices and reduce the risk of failure.
- Updates and maintenance of software to add functionality, fix bugs and address security vulnerabilities.
User Administration
Along with device management, it is critical to provide control over the users who have access to an IoT system. The process of identifying users, their roles, access levels, and ownership in a system is known as user management.
It includes options such as adding and removing users, managing user settings, controlling access of various users to specific information as well as the permission to perform certain system operations, controlling and recording user activities, and more.
Security Surveillance
One of the primary concerns in the internet of things is security. Connected things generate massive amounts of data, which must be securely transmitted and protected from cybercriminals. Another aspect is that Internet-connected devices can serve as entry points for criminals. Furthermore, cybercriminals can gain access to and control the “brain” of the entire IoT system.
To avoid such issues, log and analyze the commands sent by control applications to things, monitor user actions, and store all of this data in the cloud. With this approach, security breaches can be addressed early on and measures are taken to mitigate their impact on an IoT system.
To prevent potential penetrations and minimize their impact on an IoT system, it is possible to identify patterns of suspicious behaviour, store these samples, and compare them with logs generated by IoT systems.
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