
Episode: The Internet of Things: Applications, Adoption, and Risks
In this episode of DeepDive, XatusBetaZx17 explores how IoT is transforming everything from smart homes and wearables to industrial operations and healthcare—and what it really takes to adopt it safely. We’ll map common applications and business drivers behind adoption, then unpack the risks that come with billions of connected devices: weak/default credentials, insecure services, spotty patching, supply-chain exposures, and data-privacy concerns. You’ll leave with a practical checklist for secure rollout: asset inventory, strong identity/auth, network segmentation, secure update pipelines, and continuous monitoring.
Resources & Links:
• What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? (overview & applications – IBM)
https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/internet-of-things (IBM)
• Considerations for Managing IoT Cybersecurity & Privacy Risks (NISTIR 8228, foundational guidance)
https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/ir/2019/nist.ir.8228.pdf (NIST Technical Series)
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