| Cybersecurity measure |
Example 1 |
Example 2 |
| Encryption of data |
Advanced encryption standard (AES) |
Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) encryption |
| Authentication mechanisms |
Biometric authentication (e.g., fingerprint, iris scan) |
Multi-factor authentication (e.g., password, token, smart card) |
| Secure boot process |
Ensures only trusted code is executed during startup |
Hardware-based secure boot process |
| Regular software updates |
Timely patches and updates to address security vulnerabilities |
Over-the-air (OTA) updates for firmware and software updates |
| Intrusion detection systems (IDS) |
Monitors network traffic and alerts for suspicious behavior |
Host-based IDS (HIDS) monitors activities on the device itself |
| Access control policies |
Role-based access control (RBAC) |
Least privilege access principle |
| Device hardening |
Disabling unnecessary services, ports, and functionalities |
Implementing firewall rules and network segmentation measures |
| Secure communication protocols |
Transport layer security (TLS) |
Virtual private network (VPN) for secure remote access |
