Assignment 4: IoT Security Assessment for a Smart City Project
Due Week 4 and worth 75 points
Instructions: You are assigned to conduct a security assessment for a smart city project that involves
extensive use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices for various services, including transportation, energy
management, and public safety. Write a six to eight-page paper addressing the following questions:
1. Identify and analyze the unique security challenges associated with implementing IoT devices in
a smart city environment. Discuss concerns related to data privacy, device vulnerabilities, and
potential impacts on critical infrastructure.
2. Evaluate the network security measures in place for IoT devices within the smart city project.
Discuss strategies for securing communication between devices, preventing unauthorized
access, and mitigating the risk of IoT-based attacks.
3. Assess the encryption methods used to secure data transmitted and stored by IoT devices.
Discuss the importance of data integrity and propose measures to ensure the confidentiality and
authenticity of smart city data.
4. Propose strategies for raising public awareness about the security implications of IoT devices in
the smart city. Discuss how to address privacy concerns and ensure transparent communication
with residents.
5. Address regulatory requirements specific to smart city projects. Discuss how the project can
adhere to standards and regulations related to data protection, cybersecurity, and the
responsible use of technology in urban environments.
Ensure that your papers provide practical and actionable recommendations for the specified scenarios.
Use relevant industry standards, best practices, and case studies to support your analysis and
suggestions.
Ensure that your paper provides practical and actionable recommendations for the medium-sized
enterprise to enhance its network security posture. Include relevant industry standards and best
practices in your analysis.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
· Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all
sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
· Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s
name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
· Compare and contrast the methods of disaster recovery and business continuity.
· Explain risk management in the context of information security.
· Use technology and information resources to research issues in disaster recovery.
· Write clearly and concisely about disaster recovery topics using proper writing mechanics and
technical style conventions.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and
language and writing skills, using the following rubric.