Reliability and Cybersecurity Improvement Strategies in Wireless Sensor Networks for IoT-enabled Smart Infrastructures

Abstract

IoT-enabled smart applications and infrastructures use low power wireless sensor networks widely. But due to low energy and lack of computing capabilities, the comprehensive use of such devices result in reliability and security vulnerabilities. Therefore, the lower capability of sensor devices need to operate wisely with careful technical considerations to maximize their capabilities. This paper proposes a new technique to improve reliability and cybersecurity by balanced use of sensor energy while maintaining the quality of communication. The simulation result shows that the strategy proposed is effective. A hacking strategy has also been detailed so that the security experts can consider those while designing a security suite for IoT-enabled infrastructures.