Attribute-Based Encryption for Secure Data Sharing in IOT Ecosystems
Keywords:
Attribute-Based Encryption, IoT security, data sharing, access control, fine-grained encryption, privacy preservation.Abstract
The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has led to unprecedented levels of data generation and sharing. However, ensuring data security and privacy in such dynamic and resource-constrained environments remains a critical challenge. Attribute-Based Encryption (ABE) has emerged as a promising cryptographic technique to enable fine-grained, flexible, and secure access control over shared data. This paper explores the applicability of ABE in IoT ecosystems, discussing its principles, architectures, advantages, and implementation challenges. Additionally, it reviews recent advances and outlines potential research directions to improve the performance and usability of ABE in IoT-based data-sharing scenarios
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