Examples of connected devices
- Smartphones, smart TVs, video doorbells, game consoles, smart speakers, printers, cameras, watches, and home assistants can all connect to the internet.
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Connected Devices and IoT
Describe connected devices you encounter, why their connectivity is useful, what risks it creates, and how they can be protected.
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Requirement 7 discussion guide
Use these notes to discuss internet-connected devices and how convenience and risk often increase together.
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Benefits and risks
What to discuss
- Connectivity can add automation, remote access, convenience, alerts, and data sharing.
- It can also create privacy risks, weak-password problems, outdated-firmware issues, and new paths for attackers.
- Good protections include changing default passwords, updating firmware, disabling unused features, and limiting unnecessary access.
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