The Internet of Things is poised to become as revolutionary as the Internet itself, but there are some major threats that must be dealt with first. J.J. Thompson, the founder of the cybersecurity firm Rook Security, spoke with the Cipher Brief about how ransomware could impact the Internet of Things and the need for industry to ensure that networked devices are secure.
The Cipher Brief: Some of our readers may be unfamiliar with the Internet of Things (IoT), can you provide a brief overview of what it is?
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