The Internet of Things (IoT) is a technological revolution that represents the future of computing and communications. One of the most important challenges of IoT is security: protection of data and privacy. The SSL protocol is the de-facto standard for secure Internet communications. The extra energy cost of encrypting and authenticating of the application data with SSL is around 15 % . For IoT devices, where energy resources are limited, the increase in the cost of energy is a very significant factor. In this paper we present the energy efficient SSL protocol which ensures the maximum bandwidth and the required level of security with minimum energy consumption. The proper selection of the security level and CPU multiplier, can save up to 85 % of the energy required for data encryption. K e y w o r d s: information security, computer networks, cryptography, energy consumption
We proposed in our previous work REF the use of an energy efficient SSL protocol, which provides the most effective ratio between energy consumption and security of the data that is transmitted.
An Energy Efficient Protocol For The Internet Of Things
Journal of Electrical Engineering
Computer Science