Practical Internet of Things Security - Second Edition

Performing end-of-life maintenance

The disposal phase of a system can apply to the system as a whole or to individual components of the system. IoT systems can generate significant data; however, minimal data is typically kept on the devices themselves. This does not, however, mean that the controls associated with IoT devices can be overlooked. Proper disposal procedures can prevent adversaries gaining physical access to IoT devices (for example, dumpster diving for old electronics).