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Smart Devices-- TVs, Appliances & more! Understanding the
“Internet of Things”
Mark Glisson [email protected]
August 2, 2016
Smart Devices: TVs, Appliances & more! - Understanding the “Internet of Things” - 20160802
● Latest Library news & info● What makes a device “smart”?● What do “smart” devices have to do with the “Internet of Things”?● “Internet of Things” (IoT) stats● Why IoT?● What are the risks of IoT?● What steps can we take to minimize the risks?
Agenda
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Smart Devices-- TVs, Appliances & more! Understanding the
“Internet of Things”
What does “smart” really mean?
Smart Devices: TVs, Appliances & more! - Understanding the “Internet of Things” - 20160802
What makes a device
“smart”?1. Electronic
device or system
Smart Devices: TVs, Appliances & more! - Understanding the “Internet of Things” - 20160802
What makes a device
“smart”?
2. Connected to other devices and/or networks by various wireless protocols, like NFC, Bluetooth, WiFi, 3/4G.
Smart Devices: TVs, Appliances & more! - Understanding the “Internet of Things” - 20160802
What makes a device
“smart”?
3. Can be used interactively and/or autonomously
Smart Devices: TVs, Appliances & more! - Understanding the “Internet of Things” - 20160802
What makes a device
“smart”?● smart=better
Theloop.ca/15-fitness-gadgets-that-will-empower-youchange-your-game-etc-etc/
What is the “Internet of Things” (IoT)?
Smart Devices: TVs, Appliances & more! - Understanding the “Internet of Things” - 20160802
What is the “Internet of
Things?”
“The internet of things (IoT) is the network of physical devices, vehicles, buildings and other items—embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and network connectivity that enable these objects to collect and exchange data.” ---En.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_of_things
Smart Devices: TVs, Appliances & more! - Understanding the “Internet of Things” - 20160802
IoT Stats...➔ Cmo.com/features/articles/20
15/4/13/mind-blowing-stats-internet-of-things-iot.html
Smart Homes
Why IoT?
FUTURISTIC
Why IoT?
CONVENIENCE
Why IoT?
Why IoT?
OPTIMIZATION
Why IoT?
SAFETY & SECURITY
Why IoT?
LIFE-SAVING
Why IoT?
INNOVATION
Why IoT?
MORE??
Risks:Security - Privacy - Hyperconnectivity - Technocracy
Nh1.com/news/police-investigating-reports-of-peeping-drones-spying-inside-nh-homes/
How to minimize security risks?--Balancing risks & rewards
Smart Devices: TVs, Appliances & more! - Understanding the “Internet of Things” - 20160802
Consult Home Networking 101 class Slides>>
➔ Hooksettlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Home-Networking-101-Security-Maintenance-Tips_20160705-rev.pdf
Smart Devices: TVs, Appliances & more! - Understanding the “Internet of Things” - 20160802
Additional tip to secure your
home network
Create two different Wi-Fi networks if your router can handle multiple SSIDs:
● ...one network for computers, tablets and smartphones used for online banking, shopping and general Web activity;
● ...another network can be for smart devices.
Smart Devices: TVs, Appliances & more! - Understanding the “Internet of Things” - 20160802
Update smart device firmware
Smart Devices: TVs, Appliances & more! - Understanding the “Internet of Things” - 20160802
Enable only what you have to
Smart Devices: TVs, Appliances & more! - Understanding the “Internet of Things” - 20160802
Don’t connect if you don’t have to
Smart Devices: TVs, Appliances & more! - Understanding the “Internet of Things” - 20160802
Monitor what’s connected on your network
Net Analyzer - Fing
Smart Devices: TVs, Appliances & more! - Understanding the “Internet of Things” - 20160802
Stay abreast of news & info for
your smart device
Smart Devices: TVs, Appliances & more! - Understanding the “Internet of Things” - 20160802
Visit the Federal Trade
Commission Website
➔ Consumer.ftc.gov/topics/privacy-identity-online-security
