Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) are becoming popular with their wide range of applications in IoT and Machine-to-machine (M2M) communication. Since these networks are dealing with enormous amounts of sensitive data, security has become a major concern when designing LPWAN networks. In this article, we will briefly discuss some of the common attacks on LPWAN networks and the different mitigation measures available in such networks.  General attacks and risks on LPWAN networks  With the rapid popularity of LPWAN networks, security is becoming a major concern, as the volume of information and end-users increase. Here we will first discuss some of the common attacks on LPWAN and IoT networks in general.  These attacks are aimed at eavesdropping or manipulating sensitive information in the network. Moreover, overriding the control of the system is another ambition of the attacker. Now let us investigate some of the attack jargon in LPWAN networks.  A

In this article, we will be discussing how to choose a suitable Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technology for a massive Internet of Things (IoT) application. LPWAN IoT networks are becoming popular due to their long-range operation and low cost. For this purpose, we will briefly go through what drives LPWAN and its emerging popularity. Then, we will briefly compare the main LPWAN technologies based on their specifications and applications.  Why LPWAN is popular?  LPWAN has become popular with the advancement of massive IoT applications which extend for long range. However, it is not only the long range of operation that drives the popularity of LPWAN, but there are other reasons as well. The major reasons for the emergence of LPWAN can be identified as follows:  Therefore, the above reasons gave rise to the LPWAN technologies which had a large coverage over a long-range while consuming low energy for

Low- Power Wide- Area Network (LPWAN) technology is changing the game in the world of asset tracking and logistics. This arising technology has the implicit to revise the logistics assiduity by furnishing real-time data on the position and condition of means, optimizing operations, reducing delay times, perfecting force operation, and reducing the threat of theft. In this article, we will explore seven LPWAN use cases in asset tracking and logistics, including Container Tracking, Vehicle Tracking, Asset Monitoring, Supply Chain Management, Asset Recovery, Fleet Management, and Cold Chain Management. LPWAN Use Cases in Asset Tracking and Logistics Wide-area low-power networks have changed how companies manage their means (LPWAN). Because of its long-range, low-power capabilities, LPWAN is suitable to cover means across great distances and track their precise locations. The use cases of LPWAN in asset tracking and logistics include the following: Container Tracking Container tracking is a common use case for