Internet of Things – IoT
IoT describes a range of mobile devices that offer the user customization
options. These devices can create risk if not managed properly and properly
secured.
Devices examples:
Nest doorbell
Nest Thermostat
Smart door locks
MYQ – garage door opener
Amazon Alexa
Fitbit
Garmin
Smart Plugs
Smart Lights
IoT devices can interconnect with mobile phones, tablets, Alexa, etc.
Due diligence is recommended on brand, type, the connectivity as all these
devices provide the manufacturer millions of data points like:
Name
Age
Address
Physical Location
Password, passcodes, pins
Health data
This data is used mainly to offer advertisement information when you are
watching TV or scrolling on your phone using Facebook, Instagram,
WhatsApp, etc., and the data can be shared across advertising partners, as
well as easily stolen – so yes, in the wrong hands, this data can be used to
track your movements and to know exactly where you are at any given time.
IoT describes a range of mobile devices that offer the user customization
options. These devices can create risk if not managed properly and properly
secured.
Devices examples:
Nest doorbell
Nest Thermostat
Smart door locks
MYQ – garage door opener
Amazon Alexa
Fitbit
Garmin
Smart Plugs
Smart Lights
IoT devices can interconnect with mobile phones, tablets, Alexa, etc.
Due diligence is recommended on brand, type, the connectivity as all these
devices provide the manufacturer millions of data points like:
Name
Age
Address
Physical Location
Password, passcodes, pins
Health data
This data is used mainly to offer advertisement information when you are
watching TV or scrolling on your phone using Facebook, Instagram,
WhatsApp, etc., and the data can be shared across advertising partners, as
well as easily stolen – so yes, in the wrong hands, this data can be used to
track your movements and to know exactly where you are at any given time.
