Tag: IoT security

Facing the Fear and Securing the Internet of Things (IoT)

There are officially more IoT devices than humans in the world. And by 2020, there will be twice as many of them than us. And according to a recent study by Gemalto1, 90% of consumers said they don’t have confidence in IoT security. Furthermore, the study found that only 50% of companies have adopted a “security by design” approach, and more than half of consumers have concerns about their IoT devices being hacked or their data stolen.

90% of Consumers Lack Confidence in the Security of IoT…

Consumers are increasingly adding Internet of Things (IoT) devices like smart baby monitors and web-enabled thermostats to their home networks. Driving these purchasing trends are considerations of greater connectivity, availability, and convenience. Even so, that’s not to say consumers aren’t concerned about the security of their IoT devices. No one knows that better than Gemalto. […]