IoT-SSURE: Towards Developing a Science Gateway for IoT Security
Creators: name: Arya, Shubhavi
name: Arya, Saatvik
name: Arya, Jaibir Singh
name: Arya, Minakshi
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2023
Subjects: Science Gateways
IOT
Internet of Things
User Experience
User Requirements
Standardized Measures

description: The rapid proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has revolutionized various industries, offering unparalleled convenience and connectivity. However, this exponential growth also brings unprecedented challenges, particularly concerning the security and privacy of these interconnected devices and the data they generate. In response to these pressing concerns, we present the IoT-SSURE ((IoT-Science Gateway Security User Requirements Evaluation) questionnaire, a comprehensive and holistic scale designed to assess user needs and experiences in IoT security, and feasibility of a science gateways-based tools for securing IoT devices. This scale not only offers a standardized tool for evaluating user perceptions of IoT security but also highlights the immense potential of science gateways in providing secure and user-friendly solutions for IoT device protection.The IoT-SSURE questionnaire has been meticulously developed and validated through a series of 4 iterative studies, leveraging exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses across diverse participant samples. Its final version contains items thoughtfully categorized into four factors, namely Perceived Usability and Trust in Science Gateways for IoT Security, User Engagement and Perceptions of IoT Devices, User Experience and Attitudes towards IoT Security and Science Gateways, and User Concerns and Preferences of Science Gateway Features. One of the distinguishing features of the IoT-SSURE questionnaire is its focus on science gateways as a central platform for enhancing IoT security. Science gateways, with their customizable and user-friendly interfaces, present an innovative approach to bolstering IoT security practices. By offering an integrated suite of tools and services, such as real-time network traffic monitoring and malware alerts for securing IoT devices, science gateways empower users with the knowledge and resources to actively engage in protecting their connected environments. This transformative concept aims to bridge the gap between complex security protocols and end-users, promoting a culture of security-consciousness among IoT device owners.The questionnaire opens new avenues for interdisciplinary research and collaboration between human-computer interaction and security studies. By capturing users' attitudes, concerns, and preferences related to IoT security, the scale facilitates the design of user-centric security interventions, fostering a positive user experience while ensuring robust security measures.In conclusion, the IoT-SSURE questionnaire represents a significant advancement in the field of IoT security research, providing a comprehensive and adaptable scale for assessing user needs and experiences in IoT security through science gateways. By harnessing the power of science gateways to offer secure and user-friendly solutions, the scale holds immense promise for creating safer and more resilient IoT ecosystems. With the continuous evolution of IoT technology, the IoT-SSURE questionnaire offers a powerful tool for researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to collaboratively address the security challenges of the IoT era, driving a collective effort towards a secure and trustworthy IoT landscape.