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What is a critical requirement for cryptographic algorithms used in IoT devices?
What is a critical requirement for cryptographic algorithms used in IoT devices?
- They must not be scalable.
- They must be complex to deter attackers.
- They must execute efficiently on resource-constrained devices. (correct)
- They must be open-source.
Which of the following is a key concern in ensuring privacy protection in IoT systems?
Which of the following is a key concern in ensuring privacy protection in IoT systems?
- Personal data must be identifiable to potential attackers.
- Data should be stored without encryption.
- Personal data must not be identifiable to attackers. (correct)
- Data must be accessible to anyone.
Which type of attack is characterized by monitoring and eavesdropping on transmissions?
Which type of attack is characterized by monitoring and eavesdropping on transmissions?
- Active attack
- Passive attack (correct)
- Self-initiated attack
- Dual attack
What is emphasized as a necessity for the scalability of security mechanisms in IoT systems?
What is emphasized as a necessity for the scalability of security mechanisms in IoT systems?
What type of devices are considered high-power in IoT systems, capable of launching significant attacks?
What type of devices are considered high-power in IoT systems, capable of launching significant attacks?
Which of the following characteristics defines an active attack in IoT systems?
Which of the following characteristics defines an active attack in IoT systems?
What is a challenge posed by the resilience to physical attacks in IoT systems?
What is a challenge posed by the resilience to physical attacks in IoT systems?
Which of the following is a necessary feature for autonomous control in IoT devices?
Which of the following is a necessary feature for autonomous control in IoT devices?
What distinguishes internal attacks from external attacks in an IoT system?
What distinguishes internal attacks from external attacks in an IoT system?
Which type of attack involves no physical interaction with the IoT devices?
Which type of attack involves no physical interaction with the IoT devices?
What is one example of a hardware compromise in IoT security attacks?
What is one example of a hardware compromise in IoT security attacks?
Which of the following represents an external attack in an IoT context?
Which of the following represents an external attack in an IoT context?
What type of attack strategy involves altering functionality without physical damage?
What type of attack strategy involves altering functionality without physical damage?
Which attack type is specifically characterized by interference with communication channels?
Which attack type is specifically characterized by interference with communication channels?
Which of the following best describes unauthorized remote access?
Which of the following best describes unauthorized remote access?
What differentiates active attacks from passive attacks in the context of IoT security?
What differentiates active attacks from passive attacks in the context of IoT security?
What is one of the primary functions of the perception layer in IoT?
What is one of the primary functions of the perception layer in IoT?
Which of the following is NOT a challenge related to RFID security?
Which of the following is NOT a challenge related to RFID security?
Why is key management critical at the perception layer?
Why is key management critical at the perception layer?
Which cryptographic algorithms are emphasized for low-power applications at the perception layer?
Which cryptographic algorithms are emphasized for low-power applications at the perception layer?
What type of attack involves tampering with IoT devices to extract sensitive information?
What type of attack involves tampering with IoT devices to extract sensitive information?
What is a main purpose of the decentralized intrusion detection algorithm?
What is a main purpose of the decentralized intrusion detection algorithm?
How can privacy of medical data be preserved in the perception layer?
How can privacy of medical data be preserved in the perception layer?
Which of the following is a specific security issue related to Wireless Sensor Networks?
Which of the following is a specific security issue related to Wireless Sensor Networks?
Which type of attack impedes node communication by utilizing the communication channel?
Which type of attack impedes node communication by utilizing the communication channel?
What is a characteristic of a Blackhole Attack?
What is a characteristic of a Blackhole Attack?
Which attack involves malicious nodes creating multiple identities to control the network?
Which attack involves malicious nodes creating multiple identities to control the network?
What kind of attack utilizes the 'hello' packet formats to pose as a legitimate neighbor?
What kind of attack utilizes the 'hello' packet formats to pose as a legitimate neighbor?
Which attack targets the availability of the system by directing all traffic along a specific path?
Which attack targets the availability of the system by directing all traffic along a specific path?
What is the primary effect of a Wormhole Attack?
What is the primary effect of a Wormhole Attack?
Which tool is typically used for analyzing network traffic in the context of Traffic Analysis Attacks?
Which tool is typically used for analyzing network traffic in the context of Traffic Analysis Attacks?
In which attack do malicious nodes restrict the forwarding of some packets?
In which attack do malicious nodes restrict the forwarding of some packets?
What type of attack involves the illegal monitoring of ongoing transmissions in an IoT system?
What type of attack involves the illegal monitoring of ongoing transmissions in an IoT system?
Which mechanism does IEEE 802.15.4 utilize to provide security at the MAC layer?
Which mechanism does IEEE 802.15.4 utilize to provide security at the MAC layer?
What kind of attack is described as an attacker spoofing a valid network IP address in an IoT system?
What kind of attack is described as an attacker spoofing a valid network IP address in an IoT system?
Which security measure is suggested to prevent Routing Protocol Attacks?
Which security measure is suggested to prevent Routing Protocol Attacks?
What does ZigBee offer to manage security at the application layer?
What does ZigBee offer to manage security at the application layer?
Which of the following attacks involves manipulating routing information to create loops?
Which of the following attacks involves manipulating routing information to create loops?
What is the primary purpose of implementing Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) in an IoT framework?
What is the primary purpose of implementing Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) in an IoT framework?
Which protocol stack layer does ZigBee utilize along with its own security implementations?
Which protocol stack layer does ZigBee utilize along with its own security implementations?
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Security Challenges in IoT
- Resource Efficiency: Cryptography techniques need to be efficient enough to function on resource-constrained devices like those used in IoT.
- Interoperability: Security measures must not limit the functionality of IoT devices.
- Scalability: Security mechanisms must be able to handle the large number of devices in IoT systems.
- Privacy Protection: Personal data must be protected from identification by attackers.
- Resilience to Physical Attacks: Protection from theft, damage, and natural disasters is necessary.
- Autonomous Control: Devices need to be able to autonomously configure their settings.
- Cloud Security: Sensitive data stored in the cloud by IoT devices requires high security measures.
Types of IoT Security Attacks
Device Category
- Low-Power Devices: Attacks on these devices, like smartwatches, can significantly affect the operation of IoT systems.
- High-Power Devices: Workstations, laptops, and desktops can launch attacks from anywhere, potentially causing severe damage to IoT systems.
Access Level
- Passive Attacks: These attacks monitor communication without disrupting it, primarily targeting confidentiality. E.g., eavesdropping
- Active Attacks: These attacks disrupt network communications and alter information, affecting both confidentiality and integrity. E.g., message replay, network flooding.
Attacker's Location
- Internal Attacks: Attacks launched from within the IoT network.
- External Attacks: Attacks launched from outside the network, like through the public internet.
Attack Strategy
- Physical Attacks: Actions that involve physical damage or disruption to IoT devices.
- Logical Attacks: Attacks that affect the functionality of IoT systems without physical interaction.
Perception Layer Security Challenges
- RFID Security: Concerns include reader security, tag encoding security, and tag counterfeit security.
- Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) Security:Challenges include:
- Detecting faulty or compromised sensor nodes.
- Secure physical/MAC access control and routing protocols.
- Secure GPS functionality.
- Secure key management for generation, storage, distribution, updating, and destruction.
- Use of low-power public key algorithms like NtruEncrypt and Elliptic Curve Cryptography.
- Protecting the privacy of sensitive data, like medical data, while guaranteeing anonymity.
- RFID-Sensor Network (RSN) Security: Challenges include security of sensor and tag combinations, as well as reader security for both sensor and tag.
Network Layer Security Challenges
- Jamming Attacks: Disrupt communication by interfering with the wireless channel.
- Selective Forwarding Attacks: Malicious devices block the transmission of specific packets, disrupting routing paths. Types of these attacks include:
- Blackhole attack: Malicious nodes block all traffic through them.
- Neglect and Greed attack: Malicious nodes block the forwarding of some packets.
- Sinkhole Attacks: Malicious nodes advertise themselves as optimal routes, directing traffic towards them and potentially disrupting service availability.
- Wormhole Attacks: Malicious nodes create private links and directly forward traffic, bypassing other nodes and compromising system availability.
- Sybil Attacks: Malicious devices create multiple false identities to gain control of the network and disseminate misinformation.
- Hello Flood Attacks: Malicious nodes exploit network joining packets ("hello" packets) to falsely claim ownership of network addresses.
- Traffic Analysis Attacks: Tools like Wireshark and Omnipeek are used to capture and analyze network traffic, potentially revealing confidential information. Strong encryption can prevent this leakage.
- Man-in-the-Middle (MiTM) Attacks: Various types of MITM attacks can be launched to monitor communication between two nodes. Examples include session hijacking, ARP poisoning, DNS spoofing, and SSL spoofing. Encryption mechanisms and Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDPS) are used to combat these attacks.
- Spoofing Attacks: Examples include IP spoofing, where attackers forge valid network IP addresses, and RFID spoofing, where attackers duplicate valid RFID tag information, gaining control of IoT systems. Secure identification, authentication, and trust management can address these issues.
- Routing Protocol Attacks: Attackers manipulate routing information to create loops, leading to increased network latency or failed packet delivery. Securing routing protocols and node identification/IP address information can protect against these attacks.
IoT Protocol Security
- IEEE 802.15.4: Implements security mechanisms at the MAC layer using Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), ensuring data security for higher layers of the TCP/IP protocol stack. Also features access control lists.
- ZigBee: Uses IEEE 802.15.4 at the MAC layer and implements security measures at the network and application layers. Offers two security modes: standard (without network key encryption) and high security (with network key encryption).
- RPL: Offers routing security by utilizing secure RPL packets and ensuring information authenticity.
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