Introduction to the Internet of Things security: Standardization and research challenges

The transition from the current Internet to the Internet of things (IoT) is inevitable and is already necessary. The main aspect about the IoT paradigm is the integration of several technologies and standards. However, what places have the security and privacy in this paradigm? We present the necessary background by introducing the IoT paradigm. Then, we summarize the standards and enabling technologies that refer to security in the IoT. Furthermore, we point some major issues that should be faced by the research community related to the security in the IoT. Finally, based on our evaluation, we highlight some possible directions for future research. Our goal is not only to analyze, compare and consolidate past research work but also to appreciate their findings and discuss their applicability towards securing the IoT and to provide a solid base to start a scientific research around security and privacy on the IoT.