Overview of IoT risks

- [Narrator] Before we start talking…about the risks surrounding Internet of Things,…let's discuss what is exactly IoT.…IoT, or Internet of Things, are all your devices…that you connect to the internet outside…of your typical cell phones, tablets, or desktops.…And they typically have dimension, intelligent…or smart in front of them.…Smart TV's, connected appliances, and speakers.…Google home speakers are a great example of an IoT device.…So now that you understand what are IoT devices,…what is the danger around them?…In most cases, mainly due because they are devices…that didn't need security when they weren't connected.…

A lot of manufacturers do not pay the same attention…to these devices the way we approach our desktops…and mobile devices when it comes to security.…And this has a major impact when these devices…are connected to our network.…Think about this for a second,…you connect your somewhat protected IoT device…to your network, then a hacker finds a way…into your device through the internet…and eventually is able to access other connected devices…