Attribute - Based Access Control for AWS Internet of Things- A Review

Authors

  • Pragya Bharti  M. Tech Research Scholar, Computer Science Engineering, Bhabha Engineering Research Institute Bhopal Bhabha University Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Jeetendra Singh Yadav  Assistant Professor, Computer Science Engineering, Bhabha Engineering Research Institute Bhopal Bhabha University Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Keywords:

Attribute-Based Access Control, ABAC, AWS Internet of Things, IoT security, access control models.

Abstract

The rapid proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has presented significant security challenges, necessitating effective access control mechanisms. Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) has emerged as a promising approach for managing access to IoT resources in a flexible and fine-grained manner. This review paper provides a comprehensive analysis of ABAC for AWS Internet of Things, evaluating its implementation, effectiveness, and integration with other security features. The paper begins by outlining the fundamental principles and advantages of ABAC over traditional access control models. It then delves into the specific implementation of ABAC within the context of AWS IoT services, exploring the key components and mechanisms involved. Notably, the role of attributes, such as user attributes, resource attributes, and environmental attributes, in defining access policies is highlighted. Furthermore, the review investigates the integration of ABAC with other security features of AWS IoT, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Groups, and AWS IoT Policies. It examines the interactions and dependencies between these components, providing insights into how ABAC can be effectively combined with existing security measures to enhance overall IoT security. The scalability, performance, and manageability aspects of ABAC for AWS IoT are also evaluated. The challenges and considerations in deploying ABAC in large-scale IoT environments are discussed, along with recommendations for optimizing performance and usability Additionally, the review identifies current research trends and future directions in ABAC for AWS IoT. Emphasis is placed on the need for standardized protocols, interoperability, and advanced analytics techniques to enable more sophisticated access control mechanisms for the expanding IoT ecosystem.

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2023-02-20

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Pragya Bharti, Jeetendra Singh Yadav "Attribute - Based Access Control for AWS Internet of Things- A Review " International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011,Volume 10, Issue 1, pp.690-704, January-February-2023.