The Internet of Things (IoT) is the term in vogue for the technology
sector, referring to internet-connected devices from fitness wristbands
to connected cars. But once we're fully connected, who is responsible
for governing the flow of data between our linked-up devices?
APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the connectors for the IoT, allowing our devices to speak to each other. However, APIs are the dark matter of the internet – end users are not aware that they are there. But APIs are everywhere: when a fitness wristband sends your jogging time to a website – that uses an API; when you remotely unlock a car with a mobile app – that uses an API; when you remotely change the temperature in your home thermostat from your office – that uses an API. These APIs must be managed and secured.
Businesses need to monitor the lifecycle of data from the second a customer supplies you with their details, or accesses a device, to when they leave.
full article at http://www.theguardian.com/media-network/media-network-blog/2014/may/27/information-security-internet-things
APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the connectors for the IoT, allowing our devices to speak to each other. However, APIs are the dark matter of the internet – end users are not aware that they are there. But APIs are everywhere: when a fitness wristband sends your jogging time to a website – that uses an API; when you remotely unlock a car with a mobile app – that uses an API; when you remotely change the temperature in your home thermostat from your office – that uses an API. These APIs must be managed and secured.
Businesses need to monitor the lifecycle of data from the second a customer supplies you with their details, or accesses a device, to when they leave.
full article at http://www.theguardian.com/media-network/media-network-blog/2014/may/27/information-security-internet-things
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