Security considerations for IoT systems and devices
It’s fairly unusual for the IT professionals on the front lines of operations to be consulted at the initial stages of an IoT deployment. More likely, you’re coming in after the fact, and one of the important elements you have to figure out is data security.
Let’s take a look at the properties of a good security model for IoT:
Microsoft’s IoT Hub, for example, utilizes a protocol gateway called MQTT, which is a messaging protocol for small sensors and mobile devices, optimized for high-latency situations. This allows the business units to work in parallel with IT by adding all of their IoT devices securely to the environment. A consistent and reliable connection can be maintained with every device connected to the network.
The IoT Hub is scalable as the business needs for IoT change. Microsoft IoT Hub, running on Azure Cloud Services, can store and analyze collected data from all the devices. Pricing models allow the business unit to customize a solution that fits its current and future needs. Microsoft will continue to provide next-level IoT solutions by implementing functions like advanced analytics and streamlined deployment in IoT Edge, a solution that will feature built-in analytics and the ability to develop services based on existing programming logic. Read more…
