Patrick Oliver Graf /6/17/2014

 

Let's start building security into the Internet of Things now, before everything becomes connected -- and hackable.



The Internet of Things (IoT) is weaving itself into the fabric of everyday life, including smart grids, smart meters, connected cars, and devices for the home. Gartner reports there are more than 2.5 billion connected devices today, and by 2020, there will be more than 30 billion.



While there's excitement about IoT's potential to create new business and boost productivity and convenience, the technology community can't forget about security. If there's one thing IT professionals know, it's that if something is connected to the Internet, someone will try to hack it.

 

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