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The IoT: A System of Systems

By Bryon Moyer | September 29, 2017 | 0 Comments

[From the last episode: The goals of this site are 1) to bring IoT info to non-tech folks, and 2) to provide insights into how it works.] You might want to think of the IoT as a “system of systems.” Your computer is a system. Your phone is a system. […]

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Keys for protecting an IoT device

Connecting to the Cloud: Keys

By Bryon Moyer | December 15, 2017 | 0 Comments

[From last episode: IoT devices will be built from both hardware and software, and most of that software will be firmware.] There’s a problem in IoT-land. IoT devices are supposed to be connected to the internet – that’s what makes them part of the IoT. But it turns out that […]

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On-boarding

On-Boarding: Registering Your Unit

By Bryon Moyer | December 15, 2017 | 0 Comments

[From last episode: IoT devices need keys so that they can communicate securely. At least one key is installed during manufacturing, and it’s also stored in a database.] Once you unbox your shiny new IoT gadget, you’re supposed to “register”  — or on-board — it with the cloud. Why do […]

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No net neutrality

Net Neutrality and the IoT

By Bryon Moyer | December 22, 2017 | 0 Comments

[From last episode: New IoT devices are connected to the cloud for the first time in the on-boarding process.] Let’s take a moment to discuss affairs. A week or so ago, the FCC dismantled the net neutrality rules put in place during the previous administration. Let me preface this by […]

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IoT Summary and Review

Inside the IoT: Review and Summary So Far

By Bryon Moyer | January 5, 2018 | 2 Comments

Welcome to 2018. There’s lots more to talk about regarding the Internet of Things (IoT), but let’s pause to do a quick recap of what we’ve seen so far. I’ve included links for easy review of the original topics. The IoT connects everyday items to the internet. There are four […]

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