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The Importance of Privacy in the Hyper-Connected World of IoT with Grace Burkard

Episode Summary

As technology advances and becomes intertwined into every aspect of our daily lives, we need to become cognizant and aware of the risks that come with deploying and using such technology in our homes. How can we protect ourselves? How can we make better and more informed decisions about the technology we bring into our homes?

Episode Notes

Grace Burkard, Director of Operations at ioXt Alliance, is back on Smarter Everything for part two of her conversation with Bret. They discuss the many privacy concerns that have surfaced as new devices have developed, what ioXt is trying to do about, and how world leaders aim to join forces to increase cybersecurity standards.

Key Takeaways

• With the increasing number of IoT devices in our lives, consumers need to be vigilant and demand better security measures for their connected devices.
• Manufacturers should prioritize security, transparency, and privacy from the beginning to mitigate loss and build trust with consumers.
• World leaders are collaborating to achieve a unified approach to standards and certifications, enhancing the security and privacy of IoT devices globally.

Time Stamps

• 01:17 The privacy concerns with IoT devices
• 07:12 Things that smart device consumers should be aware of
• 12:40 How consumers can dictate change in the industry
• 17:14 Harmonizing cybersecurity efforts with other world leaders
• 21:49 Predictions in the IoT space over the next 18 to 24 months
• 26:58 How advancements in technology are exceeding past expectations