Practical Internet of Things Security - Second Edition

Automated search for flaws

It's important to note that some IoT devices can exhibit much greater functionality. Some may include components such as simple web servers to support configuration of the device. Think of your home router, printer, and so on. Many home and business appliances are built out of the box ready for network-based configuration.

Web interfaces can also be used for security monitoring; for example, most home Wi-Fi routers support rudimentary email-based notification (configured through the web interface) of security-related events pertinent to your network.

Web interfaces and notification systems can provide a capability in some IoT devices to indicate flaws, misconfigurations, or even just out-of-date software/firmware ...