Security is a fact of life for embedded IoT development—but that doesn’t mean that it’s simple or straightforward. In fact, even veteran developers can be puzzled by the multiple standards, evolving threats, and contrasting approaches to IoT security. Before starting design and development, embedded developers can explore a number of approaches to help ensure the security of their designs.
IoT Security Is a Moving Target
By 2020, the world will be home to an estimated 31 billion IoT (Internet of Things) devices—almost four times the number of humans on earth. However, many of these devices will have limited or flawed security controls that will make them vulnerable to hacking.