Securing IoT applications for the next era of industry: An important challenge – and opportunity

The Internet of Things (IoT) has today become one of the most popular – and probably the most touted – trends across both business and technology. It is set to transform the business landscape as we know it, as we expect there to be some 50 billion internet-connected things by 2030.These will comprise dedicated-function objects such as refrigerators, connected cars and homes, and many more. It goes without saying that IoT will have a tremendous economic impact; transforming organisations into digital enterprises and enabling new business models, enhancing productivity and client experiences.