IoT security compliance Importance

 

Internet of Things IoT

Internet of things or IoT is possibly the next step in the evolution of the internet. IoT refers to the hundreds of physical devices that are connected to exchange data with each other over a network. It reduces human intervention in everyday activities. It can be any device ranging from personal computers, phones, and routers to baby monitors, Bluetooth locking systems, autonomous and IoT connected vehicles and more.

Security Breach cases related to IoT Devices are in fact innumerable:

1. Fiat Chrysler recalled 8000 jeeps over wireless hacking.
2. A hacker took control of a couples baby monitor in Ohio.
3. J&J Warned Diabetic patients that Insulin pumps are vulnerable to hacking.

Notice that we have still not even begun talking about the vulnerability of corporate and personal data and the consequences of data theft. The result of such noncompliance can be catastrophic for safety and privacy of businesses, networks, individuals in particular and the society in general.

In Spite of such dire consequences, most manufacturing companies do not abide by any IoT security measures. This is mostly due to lack of scalable security standards which can be easily implemented.

However, in the face of such potential danger from insecure IoT systems, it is imperative that Manufacturing Companies take IoT Security Complianceseriously, to avoid market backlash.

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