Editor Introduction
Deployed across a wide range of devices, the Internet of Things (IoT) collects data to help business owners make decisions on a macro scale as well as at a granular level. The IoT is a network of physical devices embedded with sensors, software, and network connectivity that allows them to collect and share data. We called on this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable to comment on the intersection of the IoT and physical security. We asked: How is the Internet of Things (IoT) increasing the effectiveness of security systems?
Daniel Reichman
Ai-RGUS
IoT devices are by definition internet connected. This is helpful for security systems because it facilitates inter-connection among devices in the system. An important corollary to that is those devices can better be monitored for correct functioning. For example, if there is a problem with a non-IoT power source you may only be able to find that out by physically driving to that power source. However, with an internet-connected one you could communicate with it to receive status information or otherwise, measure its energy levels remotely, and be proactive about replacement and do so in a timely fashion.
Editor: Larry Anderson
July 25, 2023
Security Informed