Internet of Things Security
Our research team is conducting an NSF-funded research project to address IoT risk and improve the security of IoT devices and systems of devices in the built environment. Our approach focuses on the challenges that an organization’s Information Technology (IT) staff and a building’s Operations and Maintenance (O&M) staff have when they work closely together and share their knowledge about computer security and how buildings operate. We are also investigating emerging solutions for improving collaboration between O&M and IT working in higher ed institutions. The results of this study will generate knowledge around how IT and O&M professionals can work more effectively together to improve the security of our nation’s buildings and offer insights into how public policy may affect professional cybersecurity collaboration to manage IoT risk.