Security and Privacy for the Industrial Internet of Things: An Overview of Approaches to Safeguarding Endpoints

Endpoint devices form a core part of the architecture of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Aspects of endpoint device security also extend to related technology paradigms, such as cyberphysical systems (CPSs), edge computing, and fog computing. In this sphere, there have been several initiatives to define and promote safer and more secure IIoT networks, with the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) and OpenFog Consortium having developed security framework specifications detailing the techniques and technologies to secure industrial endpoints.