Challenges and Opportunities of Integrating, and Securing IoT technology in public places

Due to the recent advancements in Internet of Things (IoT), smart environments have gained popularity, and grown from a theoretical concept to one with applications all over the world.. In this survey, the novel uses of IoT in public places, such as smart airports, smart railway stations, and smart ports, are reviewed. Since these places are often crowded, and frequently used, it is crucial for IoT technologies to be secure, robust, efficient, and integrated effectively. For cybersecurity attacks, AI-enabled cyber-defense, mutual authentication, are covered. While for non-cybersecurity, object detection, and passenger risk assessment, are covered. The biggest obstacle in the integration of IoT is the lack of user awareness and skills of stakeholders. Making IoT a form of entertainment, or an experience, as well as using it for forecasting, and maintenance, are some of the ways IoT can be more effectively integrated in public places. The main themes, proposed solutions, and findings, are reviewed.