Surveying Strategies: Detecting Sinkhole Attacks in IoT Networks

In the IoT sphere, sinkhole attacks pose serious threats to the network layer, risking both its integrity and security. These attacks reroute network traffic to an unauthorized node, allowing malicious entities to intercept and manipulate sensitive data. Detecting and mitigating sinkhole attacks is crucial to safeguarding the network infrastructure and maintaining data confidentiality. This survey systematically examines various approaches to detect sinkhole attacks, covering implementation methods, detection strategies, and software applications. It also aims to uncover emerging trends and highlight ongoing research challenges in sinkhole attack detection. Serving as a valuable resource, this survey equips network security practitioners, administrators, and researchers with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions about identifying and implementing sinkhole attack detection systems. Furthermore, it enhances understanding of these mechanisms, contributing to overall improvements in network security.