The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of physical objects—devices, vehicles, buildings and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity—that enables these objects to collect and exchange data.
Why IoT?
- Generate, collect, process and use acquired information to make better decisions
- Smart objects: Make things that weren’t meant to talk to each other interact smartly
- Gartner says the Internet of Things installed base will grow to 26 Billion units by 2020; I want to be well aligned and prepared for that
Challenges
- Global cooperation
- Proprietary and incompatible protocols
- Lack of APIs
- Example: Common external power supply
- Technological challenges
- Power usage
- Scalability
- Security
- Communication mechanisms
- Ethics, control society, surveillance, consent and data driven life
Where is the IoT on Campus: In Short… Everywhere…
1. Facilities
- Building Temperature Control Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Lighting Systems
- VoIP Phones
- Trash Cans
- Water Sensors for Floods
- Building Equipment Monitoring
- Motors, Pumps, Boilers, etc.
2. Safety
- IP Video Surveillance
- Fire Alarm and Life Safety Systems
- Security Alarms
- Electronic Door Access
- IP enabled Police and Security Teams
- IP Enabled Police Vehicles
3. Classroom Technologies
- Clickers in the Classroom
- Projectors
- IP Streamed Audio
- Computer Presentation Integration
- Tutoring Spaces
- Check in / out for Tutoring
- AV equipment
- Scheduling Devices
4. IP Connected Laboratory Equipment
- Refrigerators
- Microscopes
- Laboratory Probes (Frog Sensors)
5. Research
- IP Connected Laboratory Equipment
- Gene Sequencers
- Functional MRI Machines
- Irradiators
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- Refrigerators
- Microscopes
- Laboratory Probes (Frog Sensors)
6. Staff Offices
- Multifunction Printers
- Coffee Makers / Microwaves
- IP connected mailboxes
- Conference Room Scheduling
- Conference Room Presentation Systems
- Time Clocks
7. Transit Services
- Vehicle Location Tracking & Reporting
- Rider Tracking and Verification
- Safety Monitoring
- Rider Entertainment / Information
- Parking Control and Wayfinding
- Parking Pay Stations
8. Residential Services
- Entertainment
- Building Safety
- Utility Monitoring and Bill Back
- Building Access Control
- Laundry Services
9. Disability Services
- Text to Speech
- Speech to Text
- Call for Help
- Health Monitoring
- ADA Route Wayfinding
- ADA Parking
10. Sports and Fitness
- Wearable Fitness Trackers
- IP connected Sports Equipment
- Treadmills, Bikes, etc.…
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- Attendance / Admission Control
- Sporting Event Management / Fan Interaction
- Microphones to measure cheering levels during events
- Ticket / Seating Verification
- Venue Facilities Management
11. Physical and Mental Health
- Appointment Scheduling
- Medical Appointment Notes
- Diagnostic Medical Equipment
IoT security is an area of growing importance for Research & Education
- IoT is everywhere on campus…and growing
- Scientific instruments – old unpatched systems, “custom” instruments, new devices, etc.
- The devices in the buildings of the e-infrastructures are hackable – cameras, BMS, etc.
- Are we using networking segmentation for the Things and air-gapped? Always?
- Students are bringing 7-10 devices to campus, connecting to the network
- Multiple scientific domains – physics, healthcare & life sciences, genomics (human, plant & animal), etc.
- Risks include scientific data integrity / availability, reputation, financial, physical, operational, confidentiality
Addressing TIPPSS is essential to achieving safe, secure, scalable future smart campus architectures, plus keep research and facilities safe and secure.
- Trust: Allow only designated people/services device or data access
- Identity: Validate the identity of people, services, and “things”
- Privacy: Ensure device, personal & sensitive data is kept private
- Protection: Protect devices and users from harm
- Safety: Provide safety for devices, infrastructure and people
- Security: Maintain security of data, devices, people, etc.