Towards Secure Smart Cities: A Security Risk Assessment Methodology

The success of smart cities depends on security amidst cyber threats, real-time data gathering, and urban infrastructure. Assessing security risks is vital, identifying vulnerabilities and protecting data, people, and structures. However, existing methods overlook smart city intricacies. Evaluating security is complex due to interconnected devices and data flow dynamics, with challenges like standardization and awareness. This paper proposes a method for assessing security risks in smart cities, accommodating their dynamic nature, and being adaptable to technological advancements. The method is validated via a case study considering a Smart Solid Waste Collection application.