Revisiting Zero-Trust Security for Internet of Things

Authors

Mahmoud Ismail, Decision support department, Faculty of Computers and Informatics, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Sharqiyah, EgyptFollow
Amal F.Abd El-Gawad, Faculty of Computers and Informatics, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Sharqiyah, EgyptFollow

ORCID

Mahmoud Ismail: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2706-4621

Amal F. Abd El-Gawad: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1756-3910

Article Type

Mini-Review Article

Abstract

The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has revolutionized various industries, yet concurrently introduced unprecedented security challenges. Zero-Trust security emerges as a promising paradigm to mitigate the escalating risks associated with IoT ecosystems. This mini review provides a comprehensive analysis of Zero-Trust principles and their application within IoT environments. Beginning with an elucidation of the Zero-Trust framework's foundational tenets, this paper explores its relevance in the context of IoT, emphasizing the necessity for continuous authentication, strict access controls, micro-segmentation, and encryption strategies. Furthermore, it delves into the evolving threat landscape faced by IoT systems and evaluates how Zero-Trust principles effectively counteract these threats, safeguarding sensitive data, ensuring device integrity, and bolstering overall system resilience. Additionally, the review highlights notable challenges and implementation considerations in integrating Zero-Trust security within diverse IoT infrastructures.

How to Cite

Ismail, Mahmoud and El-Gawad, Amal F.Abd (2023) "Revisiting Zero-Trust Security for Internet of Things," Sustainable Machine Intelligence Journal: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61185/SMIJ.2023.33106

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