Guardians of the iot realm: a comparative analysis of cryptographic security solutions for bolstering iot device networks

Abstract

The "Internet of Things" (IoT) is an emerging technology that allows electronic devices and sensors to connect with one another over the Internet. The IoT is a network of smart devices such as sensors that are connected through cables or wirelessly. Today, IoT devices are commonly used in medical science, industrial automation, and smart home automation, among other applications. Easy accessibility and the open-source environment of IoT devices are major threats to privacy and security. In this paper, we comprehensively discuss areas of IoT, including architecture, details of IoT layers with respect to security algorithms, protocols, attacks, and their mitigation. The primary purpose of this research is to provide an efficient and cryptographically proven algorithm scheme with appropriate hardware to improve IoT device network security. The presented research enhances the network security of IoT devices by presenting an algorithmic framework fortified by cryptography and supported by the finest hardware options. After evaluating several cryptographic algorithms and hardware options, a more secure solution for IoT infrastructure is proposed. The article in particular, proposes a detailed strategy that addresses security at every level of the IoT system. This research is an important step towards ensuring the integrity and security of IoT devices in a networked environment, with the primary goal of increasing the protection of sensitive data and interactions.