Investigating the Impact of User Behavior in the Security of Smart Home IoT Devices

Abstract: As technology is growing at a fast pace, IoT-based smart home services are increasingly adopted by people. IoT-based smart homes offer numerous unimaginable benefits, including efficiency, safety, effectiveness, scalability of services, devices, and data, among many others. However, there is another side to this technology: security threats. As IoT-based technology is distributed in nature, implementing security measures and policies to protect the infrastructure becomes very difficult. The infrastructure faces threats such as information theft, eavesdropping, distortion, and more. Ensuring the security of smart home IoT devices is a critical concern, and user behavior plays a major role in achieving it. Furthermore, Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) was utilized throughout the study. This study employed a qualitative research methodology and content analysis technique to investigate the impact of user behavior on the security of smart home IoT devices. The findings revealed several themes, such as the significance of comprehending and resolving security issues, the implementation of security measures, and the impact of user education and awareness. The study offered fresh perspectives on IoT device security and will aid in developing security best practices