A Brief Primer on Implementing IoT Security [INFOGRAPHIC]

Any decision on implementing Internet of Things is incomplete without the security angle. Customers, Investors & Product Managers always ask this question. “What about Security?”. IoT Security is one of those hot debates where people fall into the trap of elimination vs reduction.  

IoT Security: Elimination vs Reduction

Thinking of completely eliminating the security risks? Then you should choose your password that has all 26 alphabets and all numerals and at least 5 special characters. Sounds Crazy !!!

Well, this way you can definitely eliminate the risk of your password getting hacked from brute force attacks. But is it really worth taking that pain?

That is why you have to think of reducing security risks instead of elimination.

Security Consideration for an IoT Device

We present to you an infographic depicting the typical security measures that can adequately secure a device on the Internet.

If you have further suggestions or need more explanation on the security aspects discussed in this infographic then as always, please feel free to comment below and I will respond back.