Task -

IoT security is concerned with safeguarding connected devices and networks in the Internet of things (IoT) environment.

Research the issue of IoT security and write a report documenting your findings. Your report should include the following:

- Introduction

- Background

- Security challenges posed by IoT

- Protection mechanisms

- Conclusions and future trends

Word limit: Between 2000

Rationale - This assessment aims at partially achieving the following objectives:

• be able to explain fundamental information security concepts;
• be able to discuss and debate some of the security implications of computer networks, including cryptography;
• be able to communicate factors that relate to host and data security including vulnerabilities and patches and data protection mechanisms;
• be able to explain and debate issues and concepts related to management of ICT security including security planning and policy development.