Securing the Internet of Things: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Agricultural Cyber Defense

This paper aims to examine the developing landscape of Internet of Things (IoT) technology from a practical perspective. Exploring IoT's implications in various domains including agriculture, the paper focuses on the security challenges that arise from its fast adoption and growth both in domestic and industrial domains. Furthermore, identifying and preventing these critical security vulnerabilities is highly essential. The increased number of attacks on IoT systems, especially the last two years (2023-2024), led us to explore the potential of automated security systems utilizing AI, apart from the conventional ways of security. In response to this, this particular study aims to explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing IoT systems' security with an emphasis on agriculture. The study specifically explores and presents the way AI can be applied to minimize security risks along with a comprehensive review of current AI-driven platforms and solutions designed to strengthen IoT security frameworks in the particular domain.