HIPS: Hierarchical Intrusion Prevention System for Conquering Denial of Sleep Attacks in Internet of Things Husain A. Jahir*, Mohamed M. A. Maluk** *Research Scholar, Software System Group, M.A.M. College of Engineering, Tiruchirappalli, India. ssg_jahir@mamec.org **Software System Group, M.A.M. College of Engineering, Tiruchirappalli, India. ssg_malukmd@mamce.org Online published on 23 March, 2017. Abstract There are more smart objects connected to the Internet, creating the new paradigm called the Internet of Things (IoT). Smart objects are powered by Wireless Sensor Networks and the IoT is enabled with the new RPL (Routing Protocol for Low-power and lossy networks) and 6LoWPAN- the standard protocols designed by IETF for enabling low-power devices to connect and communicate with the Internet. But these two protocols are less secured and very much vulnerable to DoS attacks. In this paper a novel hierarchical Intrusion Prevention System is proposed to secure the IoT from sleep deprivation tortures. The proposed mechanism includes a lightweight monitoring module and a detection module to detect and prevent the denial of sleep torture by means of MNA messages. The simulation results demonstrate that the system is successful in detecting and preventing Denial of Sleep attacks and further extending the life span of IoT. Top Keywords IoT, 6LoWPAN, RPL, IPS, DoS Attacks, RSSI. Top |