دانلود رایگان مقاله انگلیسی اینترنت اشیا و حریم خصوصی توسط طراحی در خانه هوشمند - 2018

1. ABOUT THE INTERNET OF THINGS

The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a globally recognized term in workplaces and homes, and in a literal sense could be used to describe anything that is connected to the internet. However, if you ask what sort of devices are included in the IoT, then you are likely to get differing answers with respondents describing the devices they have come into contact with, or know about. This can include everything from cell phones, smart bulbs, fitness trackers, smart speakers and dishwashers, all the way to water quality sensors in pumping stations. When predictions on the proliferation of IoT devices started to emerge, we heard huge numbers from analysts. 50 billion by 2020 was the number quoted in a presentation by Ericsson’s former CEO Hans Vestberg in 2010. Eight years later the initial hype around the industry sector has subsided and the numbers cited are more conservative. Today, Ericsson offers a more nuanced view, estimating that around 29 billion connected devices are forecast by 2022, of which around 18 billion will be related to IoT. While the numbers game will remain ongoing, what is certain is that many of these devices will be consumer gadgets which may bring numerous benefits to households, but may also threaten consumers’ privacy and security. The sensors packed into Smart Home products – with their microphones, cameras, interface with GPS, not to mention interoperability – are juicy targets for malware attacks. By gaining control over these devices, cybercriminals can not only attack other devices on a user’s network but also spy and gather sensitive and personal data.

7. CONCLUSION – IS IT SAFE?

Is it safe to create a smart home? Possibly.

At its inception, the goal of this project was to create a basic smart home that mimics something that could end up in typical household. The concern from our research team was “what if we don’t find any issues?” What a great leap forward it would be for IoT if we actually had found no concerns, and our recommendation to all who feel the need to start building that smart home was to ‘go right ahead!’. Alas, this is not the case, and in fact the conclusion that I am writing now is different from what I had envisioned at the start.

No device or software is guaranteed secure or without potential vulnerabilities. However, companies can be judged based on how they react to disclosure of vulnerabilities in their products. Some of the devices tested had vulnerabilities that have been dealt with quickly with new software and firmware. Unless such disclosures are promptly acknowledged and the vulnerabilities fixed, choosing an alternate device would be an appropriate response. By using sound judgement and caution it is possible to start building a basic smart home. Below are the main considerations we would suggest that you follow before purchasing components or starting out on this journey.