​There has been a lot of hype created about the term Internet of Things; however, many of us still don’t know what it actually means or the real meaning of this term in cyberspace.

For humans who happen to be disorganised because of nature, the “Internet of Things” is a very interactive, innovative solution to modern life; however, for those who value their privacy, is this innovation more of an intrusion?

The Internet of Things refers to having each and every electronic device and other digital devices connected to and interacting with each other in real time over the internet. This interaction directly between devices without human input allows all data to be monitored and tracked in huge volumes in real time. Everything you do is backed up in the cloud, allowing individuals to organise their life better by not spending time doing so manually.

This certainly can be enjoyed by a lot of people. Examples include receiving a message on their phone to buy eggs because their refrigerator sent them a notification telling them they’re almost out of them – or even directly ordering these themselves through an online shopping app.

Another example currently in use is the aviation industry. Many new planes are equipped with sensors on most parts that can report mechanical issues before they become an issue.
If you’re wondering how these things are possible, the Internet of Things refers to an amalgamation of many different technologies like QR codes, RIFD tags, sensors and devices that are used to read the available information encoded on those tags.  Smartphones and other electronic devices can receive real-time information through the internet of things as everything is connected online.

The world is hoping for much improvement because of the internet of things. Mainly the internet of things will produce a great amount of data that can be of significant use to several businesses. This will also generate more targeted marketing and make it easy for consumers or producers to find what they’re looking for or reach their potential consumers.

The only downside to the Internet of Things is that it is very vulnerable in terms of security. Individuals embracing this will need to be mindful of the security of their data like never before.  This is not purely limited to potential criminal activities, but companies and government can put your personal information under surveillance like never before.

The cyber security surrounding IoT will be a significant industry all by itself. Still, on an individual level, we will all need to be conscious of our security and make sure we don’t take on innovations like the Internet of Things too much.

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