SESSION 06: The IoT Edge

Question 1

What is edge computing?

Answer 1

Brings processing and decision making closer to the source of data - the edge of the network.

Question 2

Where the edge computing can be done?

Answer 2

1. Devices them self
2. Local gateways
3. Dedicated edge nodes

Question 3

Benifits of Edge computing

Answer 3

1. Reduced latency
2. Improved bandwidth efficiency
3. Enhanced security
4. Offline functionality

Question 4

Challenges of Edge computing

Answer 4

1. Resource constraints
   * Limited computing power
   * Power and energy constraints
2. Network limitation
   * Bandwidth limitation
   * Intermittent conncectivity
3. Security and Privacy
   * Data Security
   * Privacy concerns
4. Heterogenity and Compatibility
   * Device diversity
   * Standardization
5. Management and Orchestration
   * Deployment complexity
   * Lifecycle managment
6. Data goverance and Compliance
   * Data sovereignty
   * Data integrity
7. Scalability and Performance
   * Scalability challenges
   * Performance optimization

Question 5

Edge devices types

Answer 5

1. Edge servers
   Perform data processing, storage and analysis tasks
2. Edge gateways
   Act as intermediaries between IoT devices and cloud-based platforms.
   Perform data aggregating, processing and transmitting data to the cloud.
3. Edge routers
   Facilitate data routing, traffic management, and network connectivity.
4. Edge computing nodes
   Lightweight computing devices
   Perform specific processing tasks or execute edge applications.
5. Edge sensors and actuators
   Capture physical or environmental data and initiate actions based on input receives from the edge.

Question 6

The role of the edge computing in security and privacy

Answer 6

• Reduced attack surface
• Offline processing
• Distributed security

Question 7

Security considerations of the edge computing

Answer 7

• Securing the edge devices
• Software updates
• Data privacy at the edge

Question 8

The future of edge computing

Answer 8

1. Distributed Intelligence
2. Edge-cloud synergy
3. Edge security and Privacy
4. Edge-Driven innovation
5. Edge-optimized infrastructure