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Internet of Things

Internet of Things

Internet of Things

Internet of Things

What is the Internet of Things? The Internet of Things (Io. T) refers to

What is the Internet of Things? The Internet of Things (Io. T) refers to physical devices that are connected to each other or cloud services via the Internet.

What Things? In the home: • • Entertainment systems (television, game console) Heating/cooling (thermostats,

What Things? In the home: • • Entertainment systems (television, game console) Heating/cooling (thermostats, fan, smoke alarm) Home security (alarms, locks, baby monitor) Appliances (refrigerator, coffee maker, oven) Mobile: • Wearables (fitness tracker, Healthcare devices) • Pet tracking collars • Smart cars

What Things? Industrial: • • Factory automation Heavy machinery Transportation (buses, trains, airplanes) Healthcare

What Things? Industrial: • • Factory automation Heavy machinery Transportation (buses, trains, airplanes) Healthcare (ambulances, hospital equipment)

What Do These Things Do? • Devices collect and transmit information gathered from their

What Do These Things Do? • Devices collect and transmit information gathered from their surroundings using embedded sensors and software • Devices communicate with one another, with smart phones, or with a cloud service – Door lock communicates with lights – Heart monitor paired with a smart watch – Pet tracker connects to cloud service (access via phone app or web)

What Could Go Wrong? • Personal data could be accessed – Health data from

What Could Go Wrong? • Personal data could be accessed – Health data from health devices – Images from web cameras/baby monitors • Malicious people could use devices to harass or cause injury – Turn lights on/off – Activate car brakes • Hackers could use your devices to attack your other devices/computers as well as other web sites or services • Most devices require an Internet connection to access remotely and can not be accessed if connection is lost

What You Can Do • Change default user names and passwords on all devices

What You Can Do • Change default user names and passwords on all devices • Update operating systems and software on all devices • Separate your Io. T devices from your main network – Many new routers allow a guest network • Configure security, if available, to limit who can use and what access • Turn off cameras and microphones when not being used • Review device options to limit information is sent to the cloud

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Security Awareness Campaign https: //brocku. ca/informationtechnology/security/

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