Cybersecurity in the Age of the Internet of Things (Threats, Vulnerabilities, Attacks, and Countermeasures): A review
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Internet of Things,, Cybersecurity,, Threats, Challenges, Countermeasures.Abstract
The technology of connecting physical objects and devices to the Internet is called the Internet of Things[IoT]. With this technology, it has become possible to live within a smart environment that provides users with comfort, entertainment, and ease of doing business in various fields, including industry, medicine, energy, and even urban settings. Although this technology is a breakthrough in the field of communication and data exchange, it is not isolated from the challenges of cybersecurity. It is necessary to not forget that everything connected to the internet is vulnerable to hacking. Therefore, it is essential to rely on cybersecurity technologies and apply them to IoT systems to protect infrastructure and sensitive data from hacking. It's important to note that traditional security measures don't work effectively with IoT systems. Therefore, such systems require highly accurate and efficient protection systems, as security risks can put companies, governments, and even individuals at risk. Therefore, it's essential to develop strategies to combat cybersecurity crimes. To understand the most important challenges and opportunities within cybersecurity management, the paper discussed them in this article.
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