provisioning security

The provisioning security tag covers discussions about risks and vulnerabilities in device provisioning processes, particularly in IoT and cloud-connected systems. A recent thread highlights a vulnerability in Gardyn smart indoor gardens where the Azure IoT Hub connection string is transmitted over an insecure HTTP channel during provisioning, exposing credentials to Man-in-the-Middle attacks. This can lead to unauthorized device control and cloud resource access. The tag focuses on insecure provisioning methods, credential exposure, and the importance of secure authentication channels in IoT deployments. Topics include HTTP vs HTTPS provisioning, device identity protection, and cloud resource security.