A Study of Security System in Wearable Devices

Abstract

Wearable device means a device that can be worn on a computer-capable body. To design security solution of future wearable computing environment, it is needed to study about security system in wearable devices. It is important to preliminary study for using security service in wearable computing environment. We study about specification and security mechanism of wearable devices. We study related works in security threats of wearable device development. We also analysis about trend of future wearable computing environment, and investigate contents such as security requirements and security measures in wearable devices.
Security problems for wearable devices are deepening as problems with personal information leaks, privacy and life threats arise. Advancing closely with modern life, MITM (Man-in-the-middle) and APT (Advanced Persistent Threats) are under attack, and the damage is increasing. This study analyzed weaknesses of wearable devices and explored ways to improve them. We provide a reference guide for development of security mechanism in wearable computing environment. We also suggest the basis knowledge for analysis of enhanced wearable computing communication system. Through this research, the research for the safe use of various kinds of wearable devices is continuously needed by referring to the wearable device security requirements.