What is Internet of Things ?
The Internet of Things popularly known as IoT is the network that consists of devices, vehicles, buildings or any other connected electronic devices. This interconnection facilitates collection and exchange data. The 4 common components of an IoT system are
- - Sensor
- - Application
- - Network
- - Backend (Data Center)
IOT is a connection of identifiable embedded devices with the existing Internet infrastructure. In simple words, we can say that IOT is an era of "Smart", connected products that communicate and transfer a large amount of data and upload it to cloud.
What is IOT Testing ?
IOT testing is a type of testing to check IOT devices. Today there is increasing need to deliver better and faster services. There is a huge demand to access, create, use and share data from any device. The thrust is to provide greater insight and control, over various interconnected IOT devices. Hence, IOT testing framework is important.
Types of Testing in IOT
Testing for IoT devices broadly revolves around Security, Analytics, Device, Networks, Processors, Operating Systems, Platforms and Standards.
Let's investigate the broad testing types
- - Usability Testing:
- - Compatibility Testing:
- - Reliability and Scalability Testing:
- - Data Integrity Testing:
- - Security testing:
- - Performance Testing:
Challenges of IOT testing
- - You need to check both the network and internal communication.
- - Security is a big concern in IOT platform as all the task are operated using via Internet.
- - The complexity of the software and system may hide bug present in the IOT technology.
- - Resource considerations such as limitations in memory, processing power, bandwidth, battery life, etc.
IOT Testing Tools :
Two most effective IOT testing tools are:
- - Shodan
- - Thingful
Conclusion :
IOT is a connection of identifiable embedded devices with the existing Internet infrastructure.
As there is no test plan, part of the properties to be tested cannot be measured. So, errors/bugs may not be detected easily.