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The Internet of Things (IoT) is an interconnected array of electronic devices linked by the Internet, through which they transmit and receive data. The original \u201cthing\u201d was a Coca Cola vending machine which was able to report how many bottles of soda were left inside. But, along with the Internet, IoT has come a long way since then. It is now a widespread and growing phenomenon that is classified into two main domains: Consumer and Business.<\/p>\n

Consumer IoT: Includes devices like refrigerators, door locks, light bulbs, surveillance systems that are a part of smart homes. Also, IoT consumer\/lifestyle devices like fitness bands, smartwatches, drones, etc.<\/p>\n

Business IoT: Segmented by its verticals to include devices like electricity, gas, water meters used by utility companies. And devices used in connected vehicles, retail, health, agriculture, etc.<\/p>\n

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\nPepper IoT: Smart devices aren\u2019t so bright when it comes to security<\/em><\/p>\n

According to an analysis done by Gartner (a research and consultancy company), there will be around 21 billion connected IoT devices by 2020. And while we quote this statistic with pride and look curiously at the business opportunities it will give rise to, there is one alarming concern \u2013 IoT security<\/b>. The increasing popularity of IoT has raised some serious security issues since more the number of smart devices, more is the possibility of attack vectors. The DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks<\/a>, in the year 2016, that affected IoT devices around the world was an eye-opener and a proof that the security threat against IoT is real. It is imperative for digital businesses to balance the benefits that IoT-connected products can deliver with the recognition that these devices have become an attractive attack plane for cybercriminals who are seeking to cause disruption and exfiltrate sensitive data.<\/p>\n

Just like any other emerging technology, IoT also comes with lots of benefits and risks. Many IoT devices lack some basic security requirements. There are a plethora of IoT protocols, that create security blind spots. The scope of IoT deployments hinders visibility into security incidents. There is a lack of responsibility regarding privacy and security.<\/p>\n

Some risks associated with both home and enterprise IoT include the following:<\/p>\n

Data security concerns<\/p>\n

Physical safety risks<\/p>\n

Privacy issue<\/p>\n

Data storage management<\/p>\n

So, what can be done to secure our IoT-connected world?<\/p>\n

You can put some personal security measures in place to fortify your devices against the attacks by cybercriminals. And this is where IoT security comes in.<\/p>\n

What is IoT Security?<\/h3>\n

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\nMinimum Standards for Tackling IoT Security<\/em><\/p>\n

In the development of an IoT application, security and testing frameworks play a very important role. IoT Security is defined as \u201cthe technology area concerned with safeguarding the connected devices and networks in the Internet of Things (IoT).\u201d Simply put, IoT security refers to the precautionary measures taken to build the security of IoT devices and reduce their susceptibility to attacks from criminals.<\/p>\n

Here are some IoT Security Solutions for the most common IoT security issues:<\/p>\n