Keeping IoT secure
turer has stopped providing support for it. 3. Network security To avoid your data being stolen, it is always best to have all your home appliances connected to a different network than the one on which your personal devices are connected. This is a feature that is available on most new routers, which allow you to create a guest network. It also helps to make sure that your IoT home appliances are configured to not automatically connect to open Wi-Fi networks, as these could invite potential hackers to your network.
4. Services and features
Before purchasing an IoTbased appliance, do adequate research on the features and services of the device. Make note of devices that use cloud services, which will result in data being stored in a cloud, risking data theft. Avoid unnecessary connections and only use features that are needed. For example, do you really need that camera on your microwave?
5. Keeping track
Finally, keep track of all your devices. Make sure that they are frequently updated and unknown connections are looked into. As long as all the connections are monitored, managing security becomes easier. If possible, try to ensure that all data transferred between devices are encrypted. IoT-based home appliances are the next step towards a smarter, technology-driven future. As of today, we have smart TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, smart curtains and more. Having all our appliances connected to a phone or a wearable will grant us better control over the house. However, it is worth remembering that connections can often be more than just a two-way line, and sometimes we might not like where or who we get connected to.