Security and privacy of the Internet of Things

With billions of devices connected via the Internet, opportunities for smart applications increase tremendously. Unfortunately that is also the case for the risks. This means that security and privacy of the Internet of Things are aspects that need to be addressed timely and thoroughly. This briefing paper points out that when designing and implementing infrastructures and applications a number of questions need to be answered in order to take well-founded decisions. Addressing these questions is the responsibility of a variety of stake-holders. The roles and responsibilities of the various groups of players are introduced in this paper as Key points to take away. (C) 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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As the number of IoT devices connected to the Internet increases, the opportunities for smart applications also grow, along with the associated risks. Therefore, ensuring the security and privacy of the IoT is crucial and requires the timely and thorough attention of all stakeholders.