New Challenges Created by the IoT

In the introduction to this chapter, you learned about the five key challenges that the IoT must overcome:

  • Security—How do you keep the bad guys out if you enable the IoT for your personal and professional life?

  • Privacy—How do you protect your personal identity and private data from theft or unauthorized access, which can lead to identity theft?

  • Interoperability and standards—How well do IoT manufacturers and ASP developers ensure that devices communicate securely?

  • Legal and regulatory compliance—What role do the international, federal, and state levels contribute toward legal, tax, and regulatory requirements regarding IoT-related business transactions that involve payment for goods and services?

  • E-commerce ...

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