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Technology title

ChatIoT: large language model-enabled internet of things security assistant

Technology overview

This technology provides an AI-powered assistant system that delivers security analysis and up-to-date threat intelligence for IoT devices using large language models (LLMs). For a given user query, the system retrieves highly relevant information from multiple sources, including IoT security datasets, threat reports, and device security ratings. Using this retrieved information, the system generates specific and current answers that go beyond the knowledge of the LLM alone. The system is composed of three main components: 1) an LLM-based analysis and generation subsystem, 2) a retrieval subsystem, and 3) a data processing subsystem.

Technology specifications

ChatIoT is an AI-powered system designed to provide real-time security analysis and threat intelligence for IoT devices. The system integrates three key subsystems: an LLM-based Analysis and Generation subsystem, a Retrieval subsystem, and a Data Processing subsystem. The Analysis and Generation subsystem uses a Live User Interface, configurable Prompt Templates, and large language models to generate accurate, context-aware responses to user queries. The Retrieval subsystem leverages a vector database and APIs to efficiently access relevant IoT security information from multiple sources. The Data Processing subsystem extracts, processes, and converts diverse file formats into structured data for retrieval and analysis.

By combining the parametric knowledge of LLMs with up-to-date IoT security data, including vulnerabilities, exploits, attack techniques, and device security assessments, ChatIoT delivers actionable, timely, and highly relevant insights. This hybrid approach ensures that users receive concrete guidance and security recommendations tailored to the current threat landscape.

Sector

This technology falls under the security of Internet of Things, Industrial Control Systems and Operational Technology, and broader critical infrastructure protection. It also supports consumer and smart‑home IoT, smart buildings/cities, IoT device manufacturing and product security engineering, public‑sector cybersecurity agencies (e.g., CSA), and cybersecurity education and training.

Market opportunity

Companies providing cybersecurity services for Internet of Things, Industrial Control Systems, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Smart Home/Smart Building Security.

Applications

Key applications include cybersecurity for IoT devices, providing end users with real-time threat intelligence, up-to-date information on vulnerabilities and exploits, and actionable insights to support informed security decisions and risk mitigation for devices connected to the Internet.

Customer benefits

ChatIoT equips users with timely and actionable IoT cybersecurity insights by combining LLMs with real-time threat intelligence, vulnerabilities, and exploit data. Its modular design ensures scalability and seamless integration, while the hybrid approach delivers precise, context-aware, and practical guidance for informed security decisions.

Technology readiness level

TRL 4-5

Ideal collaboration partner 

Ideal collaboration partners include:

• Critical infrastructure owners and operators
• Smart home/building security

These partnerships will not only accelerate technology readiness but also foster co-created standards, joint demonstrators, and pathways to commercialisation.

Collaboration mode

This technology is suitable for multiple collaboration modes, including R&D collaboration, test-bedding, joint development.