Internet of Things (IoT): Security Challenges and Data Privacy Issues

Abstract

Many regions in the world have recently sought to integrate and apply advanced technologies in various aspects of life. IoT applications are popular in many different areas such as smart homes, e-health, smart cities, and smart connected devices, and many more. However, the growth and spread of IoT technology increase the security challenges and limitations that users may experience. In addition, this technology is exposed to many vulnerabilities, risks, threats, and attacks that have recently become the focus of most researchers in this area. Therefore, it is necessary to develop and update protection solutions and mechanisms to reduce it. This thesis aims to identify an overview of security challenges, and other security issues problems in IoT environments and to review of Blockchain technology and its relationship to IoT. Also, it is providing an overview of data privacy. Furthermore, offer a range of solutions and mechanisms to secure IoT and enhance privacy inside it. At the end of the study, we will discuss of survey results to take the views of researchers, IT experts, faculty members and other people who interest on the main security challenges and limitations, and privacy of data. In addition to that mentioned some effective techniques that enhance privacy within IoT technology.