Securing the IoT Landscape: A Home Office Cybersecurity Audit Tool

Kirwan, Eoin (2023) Securing the IoT Landscape: A Home Office Cybersecurity Audit Tool. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

This study presents the Home Office Security Audit Tool, a significant advancement in the ever-evolving area of cybersecurity, designed to detect vulnerabilities often found in home office networks that are typically overlooked. Residential networks often lack adequate safeguards, which is in stark contrast to business settings where robust security measures are commonplace. This creates a concerning blind spot. The tool specialises in performing comprehensive vulnerability assessments, which are especially crucial in the complex network of networked devices often seen in modern home offices. The increasing number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, estimated to reach 75 billion worldwide by 2025, is leading to a rise in security vulnerabilities linked to these devices. The Home Office Security Audit Tool addresses this difficulty by integrating specialised functionalities that can identify vulnerabilities specific to IoT devices, providing a proactive approach to reducing possible risks. This research project presents the methodology, design, and implementation of the tool, with a focus on its user-friendly and automated approach to security. The program allows regular users to actively monitor the security of their home networks by automating the detection of vulnerabilities and unauthorised entry points. Automated reporting offers consumers actionable information to promptly mitigate any dangers, strengthening their home office networks against cyber-attacks. This study not only examines the intricacies of tool design but also assesses its effectiveness, providing a holistic solution to improve the security environment of modern home offices.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email Pantridge, Michael UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering > Telecommunications > Computer networks Q Science > QA Mathematics > Computer software > Computer Security T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Computer software > Computer Security T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering > Telecommunications > Computer networks > Internet of things
Divisions:	School of Computing > Master of Science in Cyber Security
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	17 Apr 2025 14:25
Last Modified:	17 Apr 2025 14:25
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/7443

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