A few weeks ago, the FTC released a report on the Internet of
Things (IoT). IoT refers to "things" such as devices or
sensors – other than computers, smartphones, or tablets
– that connect, communicate or transmit information with or
between each other through the Internet. This year, there are
estimated to be over 25 billion connected devices, and by 2020, 50
billion. With the ubiquity of IoT devices raising various concerns,
the FTC has provided several recommendations.
Security
The report includes the following security recommendations for
companies developing Internet of Things devices:
- build security into devices at the
outset, rather than as an afterthought in the design process
