Around the recent, very rapid burgeoning of IoT devices, concerns about security vulnerabilities and potential cyber threats have been looming around. Patented technologies in IoT Security have attempted to alleviate some of the many security challenges inherent in IoT deployments.  

A lot of patented innovations focus on addressing the security issues concerning IoT devices and network. Areas have seen a lot of patent filing activity include – Security measures such as controlling vendor access to IoT data, augmented data recognizing, and accident reduction model (ARM). Patents also indirectly promote transparency and encourage collaboration among industry leaders. Patented security technologies are more attractive to consumers, and this sets companies apart in the market. 

One patent worth mentioning in this relation is the patent filed by D. L. Davis for Secure Boot – a critical security mechanism that ensures the integrity of the boot process in IoT devices. Secure Boot (US Patent 5937063A) is used widely to prevent unauthorized firmware modifications and malware infections. 

Another innovation of note is the patent for Lightweight Cryptography bearing US Patent No. US8953784B2. Lightweight Cryptography offers efficient encryption and authentication solutions that were later optimized for resource constrained IoT devices. This patented technology has enabled secure communication and data exchange without imposing undue computational overhead. 

Many patented innovations also focus on advancing authentication and access control mechanisms for IoT devices such as wearables, smart home devices, and even industrial IoT-enabled machines. For instance, the patent titled Portable Consumer Device Configured to Generate Dynamic Authentication Data (US Patent US20110066516A1), owned by Hammad and Faith, introduces a dynamic authentication framework that adapts to changing network conditions and device states. This technology improves security by dynamically adjusting authentication requirements based on contextual factors such as device location, user behavior, and network traffic patterns. 

Patented technologies have raised the bar for security standards in the IoT market. Along with cancelling known security gaps, these patents structure a strong defense against evolving cyber-attacks.