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Proposal of a Methodology for the Assessment of Security Levels of IoT Wireless Sensor Networks in Nuclear Environments
Tocantinense University Center President Antonio Carlos—UNITPAC, Tocantins, Brazil
Nuclear and Energy Research Institute, São Paulo, Brazil
Nuclear and Energy Research Institute, São Paulo, Brazil
- 1 Tocantinense University Center President Antonio Carlos—UNITPAC, Tocantins, Brazil
- 2 Nuclear and Energy Research Institute, São Paulo, Brazil
- 3 Nuclear and Energy Research Institute, São Paulo, Brazil
World Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology·Volume 08 (2018)·Pages 78–85·Published 19 May 2018·DOI10.4236/wjnst.2018.82008
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Abstract
The use of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) associated with the reality of an Internet of Things (IoT) scenario in nuclear environments is a growing security concern. In this context, standards are intensified to preserve the physical integrity of these facilities considered to be highly critical due to the size of the impacts of safety accidents. This paper presents a proposal to build a methodology to evaluate the security levels of WSNs with IoT devices when used in nuclear areas. The proposal is initially based on related work to establish a more concrete initial framework and is structured in consistent steps from previous scientific studies.
KeywordsFrameworkInternet of ThingsMethodologySecurityWireless Sensor Network
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