Security at the Edge

One of the key benefits that Edge computing offers is better data protection by keeping personal and private information local to the user – in their possession, so to speak. However, Edge computing also introduces some specific security challenges directly related to the fact that Edge devices and servers are not physically protected by the four walls of a data center. Edge computing is done where real work is done, in the presence of working people – giving them unprecedented access to the computers they use to process their work data.

This chapter will discuss those various challenges and how Open Horizon is designed to address them. From this, you will be better equipped to recognize the potential security issues you might encounter and understand how you can leverage Open Horizon to address them. Some of these issues are addressed for you by virtue of how Open Horizon is designed. Others require your participation. This chapter will show you...