The massive wave of Internet of Things (IoT) device deployments is well underway, but the effort to secure those devices has barely begun. According to Omdia’s most recent “IoT Devices Market Tracker,” the global IoT installed base is expected to reach 27.5 billion in 2020, growing to 45.9 billion in 2025.
With that many devices already deployed and even more on the way, there will be a proportionate increase in the size of the overall threat landscape. Many enterprises are eagerly advancing with IoT-related initiatives. However, the inclusion of such technology also introduces substantial risks if it is not implemented securely from the start. Here are five recommendations to help security teams head off IoT cybersecurity challenges.
