Bank of America Corporation
Internet of things ("IoT") chain link

Abstract:

Systems and methods for securing the communication in a structured IoT system between a first, second, and third node and a base IoT hub is provided. The base IoT hub may be in direct connection with the internet. The system may include the first IoT node in electronic communication with the second IoT node. The second node may be in electronic communication with the third IoT node. The third node may be in electronic communication with the hub. The hub may be in electronic communication with the first node. The system may be configured to generate a data packet including an authorization header. The header may include a first segment corresponding to a first node, a second segment corresponding to the second node, and a third segment corresponding to the third node. The header may be configured to store an encrypted ID authentication token generated by the corresponding node.