OpenIoT & ELC Europe 2016

Gateways - The Center of Complexity for Update (Ned Smith, Intel) - The gateway is thought to be essential for interoperability of IoT networks. Bridging between legacy protocols, exposing IoT to the cloud and translating between multiple standard frameworks are anticipated gateway functions that make it the center of complexity in the network. Software update of IoT devices is complicated within gateways due to the need to inform the gateway regarding device functionality impacted by device updates. A strategy for building secure and scalable software update is needed that considers gateway complexity and the need to free users from customizing the gateway in order to restore interoperability - and do so securely. This talk considers options for secure update of IoT devices that scales with gateway complexity.