Security & privacy

The widespread deployment of sensor-based systems, wireless networking, mobile and embedded devices, and other pervasive computing technologies have posed greater risks to security and privacy. Researchers have been developing secure pervasive computing systems and maintain appropriate levels of privacy for users, covering all aspects of pervasive computing, including hardware, operating systems, networks, databases, user interfaces, and applications. Improvements in wireless networking can also help address security and privacy concerns and another important consideration when designing pervasive computing systems is the user interface for security and privacy functions. Another important aspect of the user experience is how the system lets people manage their privacy and models are being developed for using physical, social, and experiential knowledge to decide what level of utility and pnvacy a new technology offers.