Literature Review

The following three articles were chosen as they represent up to date valid knowledge of the project we are conducting.

• The following article is from Internet of things. (n.d.). Retrieved January 20, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_of_things

The Internet of Things (in short: IoT) is the physical gadgets or devices and items that are embedded along with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and network connectivity which implement to collect and exchange data. Additionally, it is in vehicles, buildings, etc. It is also indicated as "connected devices" and "smart devices"). The Internet of Things allows items or devices to be sensed as well as controlled remotely crosswise over existing infrastructure, making open doors for more straightforward coordination of the physical world into computer-based systems, and bringing enhanced productivity, efficiency, accuracy and financial benefit as well as decreased human interventions. Briefly, The Internet of Things has provided convenience to the user. This article was chosen because it is from Wikipedia which is a highly reliable source.

• The following article is from Morgan, J. (2016, August 23). A Simple Explanation Of 'The Internet Of Things' Retrieved January 20, 2017, from http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacobmorgan/2014/05/13/simple-explanation-internet-things-that-anyone-can-understand/#45c3bd806828

The “Internet of Things” (IoT) is turning into growth issue of conversation both in the workplace and outside of it. The concept of the IoT not only affect on how we work but also how we live. Broadband Internet is become more widespread so the cost of connecting to the Internet is less than before. Many devices are created with Wi-Fi, efficiency and sensors built into them. The idea of IoT is connecting devices with an on-off switch to the Internet (or to each other). This involves whatever from cellphone, watch, water sprinkler for trees, washing machines, almost anything else you can think of. Morgan, J said that “If it has an on and off switch then chances are it can be a part of IoT”. That’s means the IoT is a huge network of connected “Things” (which also includes people). The analyst firm Gartner said that by 2020 there will be over 26 billion connected devices (some even estimate this amount must be higher over 100 billion). The new rule of the future is going to be, “Anything that can be connected, will be connected”. The relationship will be between people-people, people-things, and things-things.

• The following article is from Kunz, P. (n.d.). Security and Privacy in the Internet of Things. Retrieved January 20, 2017, from http://ercim-news.ercim.eu/en101/special/security-and-privacy-in-the-internet-of-things

The following article written by Ludwig Seitz explains the significance of the problem of Security and Privacy in the Internet of Things. The purpose of this article is to make people aware of the security and privacy of IoT. The study attempts to tackle the issue of the safety of users. For example, the problem of data loss during data transfer. The goal is let everyone know why security and privacy is important for IoT.

The Internet of Things (IoT) will grow in the future. Some of the IoT devices that have limited memory, then making data transmission sometimes not all the information is transferred. Many devices operate on wireless networks and they have often the unique security situation. The security solutions are not standardized, this affects IT security and affects to interoperability between devices produced by different sellers. For privacy protection, depends on users ability to understand and configure security setting. That means requires a high level of IT security knowledge.