Security

Security is Good, Security is Bad
The potential power of the Internet of Things is particularly on display when it comes to the realm of security. For this reason this category of the IoT is divided into two groups: Good Security and Bad Security.

The IoT has the potential to be an incredibly reliable and comprehensive safeguard against incoming threats. With interconnected devices numbering in the tens of billions, it is possible for one to always be aware of everything that is occurring (in near real time) regarding their personal possessions.

On the flip side, the Internet is very hackable. Compared to a single individual's information and/or possessions being stolen, interconnected devices lead to the possibility of incidents on a much larger scale.

Below you will find an example of both Good Security as well as Bad Security.

Good Security

 * Metasensor's Sensor-1

Bad Security

 * CCTV Botnet