The term “Internet of Things” refers to “scenarios where network connectivity and computing capability extends to objects, sensors and everyday items not normally considered computers, allowing these devices to generate, exchange and consume data with minimal human intervention.” IoT includes consumer products, durable goods, cars and trucks, industrial and utility components, sensors, and more. It presents a new way for users to interact with the network, using devices that are not limited to traditional computers, smartphones, and laptops. IoT brings unparalleled new opportunities for industrial applications and critical infrastructure, but significant challenges as well. Many of the challenges and recommendations addressed in this paper are focused on consumer-grade IoT but are also applicable to industrial and critical infrastructure applications of IoT. While local communication protocols used for IoT, such as Zigbee, LORA, Z-Wave, or Bluetooth, present interesting challenges of their own, the Internet Society’s primary focus is how IoT systems interact with, and impact, the Internet and its users.
(Source: Internet Society)
(Source: Internet Society)
