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Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 3/2021: 45-58

Internet of Things Vulnerabilities in Military EnvironmentsReviewed - Review

Andras Toth

IoT devices (sensors, drones, cameras) are gaining more and more emphasis on military operations. The application of IoT elements in the military environment increases situational awareness and supports the acquisition and maintenance of information superiority. The information they provide about the enemy, the area of operations, and the location and status of our soldiers and assets can contribute to the successful execution of operations at the tactical, operational and strategic levels. However, they can also pose serious threats if their vulnerabilities allow the data they collected to leak or they provide access to the info-communication networks used for the enemy. In this article, the author examined the vulnerabilities of these IoT devices using keyword analysis. After drawing conclusions from the analysis of the relevant literature, he compared the results with the general-purpose IoT threats and attacks typical of today, like distributed denial of service attacks, security, software, security and privacy issues.

Keywords: IoT vulnerabilities; Military Internet of Things; Internet of Battlefield Things; Distributed Denial of Service; Privacy Protection

Published: September 15, 2021  Show citation

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Toth, A. (2021). Internet of Things Vulnerabilities in Military Environments. Czech Military Review, 102(3), 45-58
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