Foundations of Information Security

12MOBILE, EMBEDDED, AND INTERNET OF THINGS SECURITY

So far, I’ve assumed that you’ll be protecting information contained on traditional desktop or laptop computers. However, you’ll also find vulnerable devices in your pockets, heating and air conditioning systems, security systems, hospital rooms, cars, and a dizzying array of other places. That’s why your security program should include mobile devices, Internet of Things devices, and embedded devices. Internet of Things devices, such as cameras or medical devices, are any internet-connected devices that don’t run a full desktop operating system. Embedded devices are computers that run inside ...