From the course: Securing the IoT: Security Risks
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Recognizing IoT bugs and compatibility issues
From the course: Securing the IoT: Security Risks
Recognizing IoT bugs and compatibility issues
- IoT devices can provide businesses and consumers with a wide range of benefits, from improved efficiency and cost savings, to enhanced safety and quality of life. However, there are many challenges in securing IoT devices. In this segment, we'll see how IoT systems can suffer from glitches or bugs, which can result in devastating effects. An IOT device is simple, easy to configure and implement in your home or business. However, there are several security challenges in that many IoT devices are not designed to be upgraded. They can have outdated firmware or not allow any modifications. In addition, IoT systems can suffer from glitches or bugs. An IoT glitch or bug is a disruption in the way the device behaves. in that the device might not work properly or shut down unexpectedly. There are errors in the operating system, flaws in the code, or even malware that can cause erratic behavior, which can result in smart homes…
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