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What are the key components of the multi-layered approach to IoT security discussed in the novel framework?
Osed a novel framework for enhancing IoT security using a multi-layered approach. Their work emphasizes the importance of integrating various security mechanisms at different layers of the IoT architecture to combat the increasing complexity of cyber threats. This significant contribution was published in the International Journal of Information Security 2023, detailing best practices for safeguarding IoT environments. Int. J. Inf. Secur. 2023, 1-14 (2023).
