Embedded Platform Web Server Optimized for Security

Project goal: To create and run an embedded web server and HTML5 host on a small cyber-hardened“internet of things”-style device. The proliferation of devices connected to the “internet of things” presents numerous security challenges. The team developed a web server and host on cyber-hardened device using components found in the Gumstix Autonomous Kit for Overo, including a Caspa VL camera, a Pre-GO GPS, an accelerometer, and a gyroscope. The designed system gathers data relevant to an unmanned aircraft system application and transmits it securely to the client over Wi-Fi using authentication procedures and a secure communication protocol. The device pushes data from the camera, GPS, accelerometer and gyroscope in real-time, without the browser polling for this information. The client can use the web page to remotely view the output and status of each sensor and individually turn on and off data communication from each sensor. The system has been penetration-tested for security.