The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of devices or “things” connected through wireless and wired connections, creating a pervasive environment in which people can interact with both the digital and physical world at any time. The number and variety of these devices continue to grow, the devices themselves are getting smarter, and users’ expectations in terms of adaptive and self-governing environments are also on the rise. This connectivity and the resultant smarter living, although highly attractive and profitable, also have many inherent drawbacks, the most challenging of which concern the privacy/security of data, and user trust and authentication mechanisms. These aspects call for novel network architectures and middleware platforms based on new communication technologies; the adoption of novel context-aware management approaches; and more efficient tools and devices.This book explores central issues of privacy, security and trust with regard to the IoT environment, as well as technical solutions to help address them. The main topics covered include:• Basic concepts, principles and related technologies• Security/privacy of data, and trust issues• Mechanisms for security, privacy, trust and authentication• Success indicators, performance metrics and future directionsweiterlesen