The Internet of Things, or IoT, is a new digital interaction that promises to bring numerous changes to our everyday lives. We already have our computers, tablets, and smartphones that have changed our interaction with the digital world. However, the Internet of Things sits somewhere in between while automating specific processes and managing different kinds of data. These devices are competent when connected as they can process several different data streams and make sense of that information using a digital cloud.
IoT and Cloud Security
We shouldn’t forget that IoT devices are still new as their implementation is rising. This means that they bring a new set of security issues that can be very damaging for individuals and companies when exploited.
Let’s not forget what happened in October 2016, when a carefully planned denial of service attack completely blocked tech giants like Netflix, Spotify, Reddit, and Airbnb. This attack occurred through IoT devices, including smart security cameras, where each device had a vulnerable IP address. This DDoS attack used these devices to send vast amounts of Internet traffic, which crashed these popular websites. Every device connected to the Web can be exploited – and IoT devices are interconnected devices connected to both large and small cloud systems.
