Computer security strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities in the network of an agricultural IoT system in the province of Sumapaz in Colombia

Abstract

Introduction: The Internet of Things has addressed the challenges of agricultural technification and adaptation to improve the use of resources such as water and plant nutrients, driving the advancement of this technology given its relevance in the transition towards Industry 4.0. This study proposes strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities of an agricultural IoT system in the province of Sumapaz in Colombia. Methodology: It was developed in five phases: 1) Review of information sources related to IoT. 2) Characterization of the consulted strategies. 3) Implement the selected scenarios in a Gray Box environment. 4) Propose a strategy to mitigate the vulnerabilities of the scenarios. 5) Validate the effectiveness of each strategy through a comparative analysis. Results: Creation of hacking scenarios and subsequent proposal of cybersecurity strategies on the network and the server of the IoT system. Discussion: Information security in technologically emerging sectors or those transitioning to Industry 4.0, such as agriculture, must lead a continuous and holistic effort involving all stakeholders. Conclusions: Strategies were shown to mitigate the impact of vulnerabilities, contributing to the availability, accessibility, and reliability of the IoT system in the province of Sumapaz.