Internet of Things security and privacy in Higher Education Institutions in Developing Countries

Abstract

Technological breakthroughs like the Internet of Things (IoT) technology have tremendously impacted today's world and have led to  changes in many spheres of life, including  education. With the pervasiveness of IoT devices, learning and  academic institutions are  already integrating IoT into  educational activities. Nonetheless, despite the numerous  technological advancements and the demand for  high-quality  education for everyone, IoT's adoption and impact on education  are still in their infancy. On the other hand, with the  number of  connected items having reached billions and still growing, there  is cause for concern regarding the Internet of Things'  potential  for serious privacy violations, considering it is one of the most  potent technologies for creating, modifying, and sharing data.  Therefore, to emphasise the thematic areas and prospects for  additional research related to the security and privacy of the  Internet of  Things (IoT) and within Higher Education  Institutions (HEIs), this study explores the security and privacy  of IoT in the context of HEIs  within developing countries.