10 WAYS TO SECURE IOT DEVICES
Magnitude of growth The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing very rapidly with an estimated 5.5million new devices being connected to the internet every single day. More and more devices at home and in businesses are getting connected to the internet. According to Gartner, 20 billion devices will be connected to the internet every by the year 2020. The allure of its convenience and efficiency is very profound, hence the rush to get connected is very immense. However, in as much as IoT represents convenience, it also represents a security risk. Leaving devices unsecured is the digital equivalent of leaving a vaults door unlocked. It poses a huge security threat. Ways of securing IoT devices 1. Connect devices only when you need them Just because the AC, TV and Coffee maker can be connected to the Internet does not mean you keep them connected even when you do not need them connected. This will reduce your susceptibility to cyber-attacks. It is also important to understand