Opportunity vs risk with the Internet of Things. Issue 12 (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dixit, Sameer
• Is Part Of: Network security. Volume 2016:Issue 12(2016:Dec.)
• Page Start: 8
• Page End: 10
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Computer security -- Periodicals; Computer networks -- Security measures -- Periodicals; Electronic data processing departments -- Security measures -- Periodicals; Computers -- Access control -- Periodicals; 005.805
• DOI: 10.1016/S1353-4858(16)30115-5
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1353-4858

Abstract

Abstract : The Internet of Things (IoT) is promising a whole new market of opportunities and there is growing awareness of its potential challenges. Until we have a clearer understanding of these risks, we must rely on programmed testing to develop knowledge and to support overall security. The Internet of Things (IoT) is no longer a new concept: it is beginning to appear in simple forms in our everyday lives – from smartphones to connected buildings and vehicles. The IoT is promising a whole new market of opportunities but there is growing awareness of its potential challenges. There must be an increasing focus on its security risks. Until we have a clearer understanding of these risks, we must rely on programmed testing to develop knowledge and to support overall security, says Sameer Dixit of Spirent.