Main Attacks and Ways to Keep Security Guidelines Updated in Remote Laboratories

Abstract

Problems related to data security issues, information and access credibility are the main points encountered today for remote laboratories. Because of the use of an Internet connection, there is a need for an efficient mechanism to ensure secure and authenticated access to resources provided by the laboratories. The purpose of the research is to find solutions for the primary forms of attacks on remote labs since they are a much more efficient way in terms of accessibility and availability when compared to conventional labs. Defining which methods are adopted nowadays is the main objective that must be reached at the end of the work. Initially, a research of the current security methods of remote laboratories was carried out, which are the most frequent forms of attacks that occur today. As a result, there should be a new implementation of security-related issues. Thus, network security devices consist of one or more security functions, so that there is protection in any kind of attack. As a result, it is also expected the definition of which security methods can be adopted by remote laboratories, showing where security improvements should occur so that major attacks are avoided. Based on this context, this work intends to provide an advance in security practices to be adopted as well as ensure that the main attacks that currently occur will not affect the integrity of laboratories.