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The “Internet Of Things” is the existence of uniquely identifiable devices interconnected via the Internet. The interconnection of these devices is expected to introduce automation in nearly all fields.

There is a lot of hype about IoT, and we are at the point of wondering what it will mean for us as individuals, employees, and businesses.

Hacking one network to access another more lucrative network is a common hacker tactic. Increasingly, the first network to be hacked likely belongs to an SMB. When an SMB is networked with a larger customer, a vulnerability in the SMB’s network might translate to a vulnerability in the customer’s network. By hacking an SMB, a hacker learns how to get into the customer’s network, what that network can do, and about any access credentials and procedures. Hackers can lurk for as long as they like, looking all the time like an authorized supplier.