Stop the Intrusion- Creating Defense for the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) will transform our lives as it enables billions of things (homes, cars, phones, wearables, etc.) to be connected anytime anyplace to anything and anyone. As soon as you connect something to the Internet, it’s hackable and a target! The goal of this project is to create a self-governing, automated, and robust security device to detect and protect IoT networks from security attacks.
Student Outcomes
Students will gain the unique experience of working in the exciting new domain of the Internet of Things. The research experience will allow students to better understand published works, learn to balance collaborative and individual work, determine an area of interest, and jump-start their careers as researchers. Students will also gain hands-on experience in developing IoT networks and coding raspberry-pi systems. Students will also be eligible to earn credits for their work in form of independent study or undergraduate research or capstone project.
Student Qualifications
- Junior or Senior undergraduate student.
- Good programming skills required (C/C++/Java or Python).
- Knowledge of security is beneficial but not required.
Student Responsibilities
Attend weekly research meetings. Understand, review, and survey the existing literature on the security of IoT networks. Develop and reproduce the security algorithm on a real network or a simulation tool. Program various sensors and Raspberry-pi. The project is current and open-ended.
Time Commitment
Students can work on this project for one quarter or longer.