METHODS, TECHNOLOGIES, AND MECHANISMS OF CYBERSECURITY IN INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) SYSTEMS

Authors

Yu.S. Koryakina Institute of Machine Science, Automation and Geomechanics, National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic
B.O. Elizarov Institute of Information Technologies, Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov

Keywords:

Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity, IoT threats, protection architectures, cryptography, Zero Trust, SIEM, XDR, SOAR, secure IoT systems

Abstract

This article presents a comprehensive analysis of threats and methods for ensuring the security of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Key categories of threats are considered, including network attacks, physical impacts, application-level vulnerabilities, and risks to data privacy. A review of modern methods for protecting IoT devices is provided, covering measures at the network, hardware, and software levels, cryptographic technologies, as well as advanced approaches such as Zero Trust architecture, integration with SIEM/XDR/SOAR systems, and the use of artificial intelligence for anomaly detection. Special attention is given to the construction of secure IoT architectures and cybersecurity mechanisms that account for the limited computational resources of devices and the specifics of their operation. Based on the analysis of threats and existing technologies, recommendations are formulated for selecting and combining protection methods for different types of IoT systems. The presented material can be used by researchers and practitioners in developing IoT infrastructure security strategies and designing systems resilient to cyberattacks.

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