CyberNewb

Let’s talk about a newly coined term called the Internet of Things (IoT) or how I like to refer to the technology – the Internet of Trouble. I’ve recently attended a security conference where IoT was a pretty hot topic. It seems that everyone is wanting to automate their lives, including yours truly.

What can possibly go wrong when we bring these automated things into our homes and attach them to our network?

Sure, there are profound benefits to having home automation. Everything from security cameras, wifi enabled doorbells with built-in cameras, automated door locks, remotely controlled lighting, and even smart appliances such as network enabled washers, dryers and refrigerators.

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• Security goes beyond technology.
• You are a risk advisor and should think like a Manager. You are not the technical person to fix a problem hands-on.
• The ultimate responsibility for security goes to Senior Management.
• Security is driven by a cost / benefit analysis, since budgets aren’t endless.
• The physical safety of people comes before anything else.
• Security should be built-in during the design phase, and not bolted on later.
• A multi-layer defense is preferred.