Vish Nandlall explores some common myths pertaining to the Internet of Things (IoT).

1. Internet of Things:
Dispelling
Common Myths
Vish Nandlall

2. The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a
popular discussion point within the modern
technology community. It has also become a
hotbed for misconceptions pertaining to its
function, purpose, and overall security.
Here are some common myths connected to
IoT -- and the reasons they are untrue.

3. All IoT devices
are compatible
IoT devices have proven to be
extremely versatile in their
connective capabilities, but
this versatility only runs so far.
Many IoT devices actually
operate within a “walled
garden” in which they can
work with other devices from
the same vendor
Source: ElectronicDesign

4. IoT is centered on
smartphones
IoT combines a variety of
components including processors,
sensors, and actuators that collect
data.
Smartphones play a part in this
process, but their specific
contributions limit them from playing
the central role that many incorrectly
assume of them.
Source: Mouser.com

5. IoT will never be
secure
IoT security is consistently at the
center of most emerging IoT
standards.
Additionally, many
Microcontrollers are progressively
incorporating hardware-based
security support to make the IoT
even more secure
Source: ElectronicDesign

6. IoT is the same
thing as M2M
IoT shares several aspects of
Machine-to-Machine communication
(M2M), but it is far from M2M’s clone.
An IoT environment usually contains
at least one host on the internet that
acts as a “central repository and
control system,” according to
ElectronicDesign. This environment
encompasses much more than a
standard M2M environment would be
capable of.
Source: ElectronicDesign