Analysis of security for IoT : A review of architecture and cryptographic algorithms

2017

Master's thesis Information- and communication technology IKT590 - University of Agder 2017 Internet of things has been a hot topic for some time now. The huge number of new devices and the limited size of these devices introduce some new problems. Recent event show a trend where IoT devices are being utilized more frequently in cyber-attacks. Home automation is becoming highly attractive and more and more people see the benefits of connecting household objects to the internet. This report will take a closer look at the cryptographic part of securing communication between IoT devices for smart homes as well as reviewing the architecture. A literature review will be performed to highlight pr…