Internet of Things (IoT) devices are typically connected to a network. The steps performed to provision a device with its network credentials are referred to as network-layer onboarding (or simply, onboarding, assuming the network-layer context is understood). This paper proposes a definition for trusted network-layer onboarding. This paper is intended to introduce the reader to trusted network-layer onboarding; describe its capabilities, characteristics, and benefits; and explain the important role that onboarding can play in the protection of IoT devices and networks throughout the device lifecycle. By providing a common language that describes and clarifies various onboarding capabilities, this paper assists with discussion, characterization, and development of trusted onboarding solutions. This paper also describes a generic trusted onboarding process, defines onboarding functional roles and responsibilities, discusses onboarding-related aspects of IoT device lifecycle management, and explains how onboarding can enhance security capabilities that protect the device throughout its lifecycle.
Internet of Things (IoT) devices are typically connected to a network. The steps performed to provision a device with its network credentials are referred to as network-layer onboarding (or simply, onboarding, assuming the network-layer context is understood). This paper proposes a definition for...
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Internet of Things (IoT) devices are typically connected to a network. The steps performed to provision a device with its network credentials are referred to as network-layer onboarding (or simply, onboarding, assuming the network-layer context is understood). This paper proposes a definition for trusted network-layer onboarding. This paper is intended to introduce the reader to trusted network-layer onboarding; describe its capabilities, characteristics, and benefits; and explain the important role that onboarding can play in the protection of IoT devices and networks throughout the device lifecycle. By providing a common language that describes and clarifies various onboarding capabilities, this paper assists with discussion, characterization, and development of trusted onboarding solutions. This paper also describes a generic trusted onboarding process, defines onboarding functional roles and responsibilities, discusses onboarding-related aspects of IoT device lifecycle management, and explains how onboarding can enhance security capabilities that protect the device throughout its lifecycle.
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