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What year was the Internet of Things (IoT) concept proposed by the Auto-ID lab of the MIT?
What year was the Internet of Things (IoT) concept proposed by the Auto-ID lab of the MIT?
1999
What does RFID stand for in the context of IoT?
What does RFID stand for in the context of IoT?
Radio Frequency Identification
What is the main function of sensors in the context of IoT?
What is the main function of sensors in the context of IoT?
What does 'smart tech' aim to accomplish in the context of IoT?
What does 'smart tech' aim to accomplish in the context of IoT?
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What does 'nanotech' aim to do in the context of IoT?
What does 'nanotech' aim to do in the context of IoT?
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According to the document, which of these is NOT considered a driving aspect of the IoT?
According to the document, which of these is NOT considered a driving aspect of the IoT?
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What is the term used to describe the integration of physical, digital, and human systems in a built environment to create a sustainable future?
What is the term used to describe the integration of physical, digital, and human systems in a built environment to create a sustainable future?
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Cyber-physical Systems (CPS) were developed before the Internet of Things (IoT).
Cyber-physical Systems (CPS) were developed before the Internet of Things (IoT).
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Which of these is NOT a notable example of a Cyber-physical System (CPS)?
Which of these is NOT a notable example of a Cyber-physical System (CPS)?
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The distinction between IoT security and CPS security is clearly defined and agreed upon.
The distinction between IoT security and CPS security is clearly defined and agreed upon.
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Which of these is NOT a question that arises when considering security and privacy in the IoT?
Which of these is NOT a question that arises when considering security and privacy in the IoT?
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Which of the following questions is NOT related to privacy concerns in the context of mobile/IoT devices?
Which of the following questions is NOT related to privacy concerns in the context of mobile/IoT devices?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Distributed Systems and IoT Security
- The course is on the security of distributed systems and the Internet of Things (IoT)
- The instructor is Professor Dr. Steffen Wendzel and his team
- The course is part of Hochschule Worms' summer term 2024
- Online resources for the course are available in German and English
Security of Distributed Systems and the IoT (SecDSIoT)
- SecDSIoT concerns the security of networked environments, including connected systems, cyber-physical systems (CPS), and the IoT.
- The course requires a fundamental understanding of information security and mathematics.
- Essential security concepts, like risk, anonymity, confidentiality, availability, and integrity, are assumed prior knowledge.
- Students should review InfoSec fundamentals if unfamiliar with these topics.
Structure of the Class
- The course structure is dynamic, adapting throughout the semester.
- Not all material will be presented on slides; some content will be delivered using the whiteboard.
- Class topics include introduction to the topic, standardization, certification, organizational aspects, risk, cyber threat intelligence, cryptography, automated building security, industrial control systems security, formal methods, and human aspects of information security (usable security).
What is the IoT?
- The Internet of Things (IoT) concept was proposed in 1999 by the MIT Auto-ID lab.
- Key IoT driving aspects include Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID), sensors, smart technologies, and nanotechnologies, enabling new services.
- RFID is for tracking and identifying data of things
- Sensors collect and process data and detect changes in the physical status of things.
- Smart technologies enhance network capabilities across various network parts.
- Nanotechnologies connect and interact with smaller things.
- There's a view of everything being connected, indistinguishable between physical and virtual entities.
- Protection is a considerable challenge in an IoT environment.
What is the IoT? - Smart Cities
- A recurring term in IoT discussions is "smart city"; defined as integrating physical, digital, and human systems within urban environments for sustainability, prosperity, and inclusiveness.
What is the IoT? - CPS
- Cyber-physical systems (CPS) combine computation with physical processes.
- Examples include smart homes/buildings, industrial control systems (ICS), electronic healthcare equipment, wearables, and smart cars.
What is the IoT? - IoT = CPS
- There's ongoing debate about the relationship between IoT and CPS, with views including partial overlap, equivalence, or different subsets.
- This course won't differentiate between IoT and CPS security.
Security & Privacy in the IoT
- Security and privacy are significant considerations in IoT and CPS.
- Key questions include evaluating the trustworthiness of sensor data, ensuring actuator commands are unmodified, and if production control loops can handle internal manipulation.
- New potential safety concerns are also raised due to CPS.
Security of Mobile Systems
- Privacy is a major concern when considering IoT devices and mobile technology.
- Questions around privacy and data collection include if mobile/IoT devices can remotely monitor, conclusions from collected data types, data leakages between interconnected devices, and if individual behavior changes in response to monitoring awareness.
References
- A list of references for further reading is provided. These references are cited in the presentation for in-depth study.
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This course explores the security aspects of distributed systems and the Internet of Things (IoT), led by Professor Dr. Steffen Wendzel. Students will engage with essential concepts such as risk, confidentiality, and integrity, requiring prior knowledge in information security. Resources are available in both German and English to support diverse learning needs.
