Imagine starting the working day by activating the lights via a mobile app, swiping your desk to log in and remotely firing up the coffee machine. For many, this futuristic fantasy is reality as the Internet of Things (IoT) gains popularity.

But is such hyper-connectivity a good thing?

Companies are excited by the potential of IoT to streamline operations. By 2020, more than 7 billion business devices are due to be connected: equal to 10 corporate devices for every person on the planet; yet smart tech does not always add value. By using the IoT for its own sake and connecting everything to the web, companies are building numerous — and possibly weak — links in the network chain that could pose a threat to cyber and physical security.

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