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PEER TO PEER: THE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE OF ILTA | SPRING 2018
There used to be a separation between our online selves
and our offline selves, with soware confined to computers and
smartphones. The explosion of the internet of things (IoT) has
changed this dynamic in a dramatic way. Now our online selves
include our car, watch, thermostats and a whole host of devices
that sit within our houses and offices. While this proliferation of
smart devices brings a heightened level of convenience to our daily
lives, it also makes cybersecurity significantly more critical to
protecting not just our data, but also our physical, offline selves.
by John Tomaszewski
Within the past year we seem to have reached a tipping point in how technology is
integrated into the fabric of our lives, and there could be consequences for companies
that produce and market tech-related products.
Connected Devices and the
Increasing Regulatory Focus
on Cybersecurity
