Security for the Internet of Threats

IT MAY come as a surprise to some that at this moment in time there are probably more "things" connected to the Internet than people. In 2016 there were an estimated 6.4 billion connected devices in use worldwide - a figure that is projected to hit 20.8 billion by 2020. What's more, as users we're more connected than ever, with figures showing that the average Internet user today owns 3.64 devices, uses 26.7 apps, and has an online presence on seven different platforms.

While this ubiquitous global connectivity enabled by the Internet of Things (IoT) opens great possibilities for personal and organisational growth, it also exposes us to security vulnerabilitie…