Securing the digital home

The home is getting more and more connected. Smart sensors are monitoring systems and activities and, in many cases, working together to enhance the efficiency and capability of your home. It's the dream of the Internet of Things (IoT), and it's becoming a reality in our homes. But the smart home can become a security nightmare because every connected device is a new potential entry point for cyberattacks. Criminals are looking for vulnerabilities to gain access to connected devices in the home to steal personal data and even break into the premises. Once inside, they can quickly pivot to target service provider networks and content and mount larger-scale attacks This paper looks at the common attack scenarios and presents an approach to mitigate this challenge, which, if unchecked, will result in a lower adoption rate by consumers.