5.11 Internet of Things (IoT)

What does the Internet of Things (IoT) describe?

• The concept of connecting everything to the internet

• A new type of internet browser

• A social media platform

• A type of computer virus

By the end of 2025, how many internet-connected devices are expected to be in homes worldwide?

• 75 million

• 50 million

• 100 million

• 25 million

What role do IoT devices play in processing information?

• They are like the 'eyes and ears' of the IoT

• They are used for entertainment purposes only

• They are primarily for gaming

• They are used to store food

What has been a major concern regarding IoT over the past five years?

• Inadequate cybersecurity protection

• Lack of internet connectivity

• High cost of devices

• Limited device availability

What is one of the security requirements for consumer IoT devices according to the new law by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)?

• All devices must have the same default password.

• Devices must be resettable to factory settings.

• Passwords must be unique and not resettable to any universal factory setting.

• Devices must not require any password.

What must manufacturers of consumer IoT devices explicitly state at the point of sale?

• The color options available for the device.

• The minimum length of time for which the device will receive security updates.

• The maximum price of the device.

• The number of devices sold last year.

What must manufacturers of consumer IoT devices provide according to the new law?

• A free device replacement policy.

• A public point of contact.

• A detailed user manual.

• A discount on future purchases.

What should be done with telemetry data collected from IoT devices?

• It should be ignored.

• It should be monitored for security anomalies.

• It should be deleted immediately.

• It should be shared publicly.

How should credentials and security-sensitive data be stored in IoT devices?

• Hard-coded in the device software.

• Stored securely within services and on devices.

• Written on a piece of paper.

• Shared with all users.

What mechanism should be used to verify software integrity on IoT devices?

• Manual checks by users.

• Secure boot mechanisms.

• Random checks.

• No verification needed.