What Is The IoT?

The IoT is the network of devices such as vehicles and home appliances that can connect to the internet and send and transmit data.

The Internet of Things (IoT) means everyday objects, such as smart plugs, lightbulbs, locks, coffee machines, and motion sensors can connect to the internet and create a copious amount of data. One of the key IoT security issues is the expansion of attack surfaces — increasing IoT devices means the attack surface expands with every new internet-connected device.

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