IoT and Network Security Flashcard

Front

What do many network-connected hardware devices (IoT) such as a house thermostat, or garage door operate with?

Back

Embedded operating systems

Front

Which of the following is an example of an IoT device?
Options:
Smart refrigerator,
Desktop computer,
External hard drive,
Wi-Fi router,
Gaming console

Back

Smart refrigerator

Front

What is a key point about IoT devices’ operating systems?

Back

Users generally do not have direct access

Front

What do all network-connected devices introduce?

Back

Potential vulnerabilities

Front

Before IoT proliferation, security concerns mainly focused on: User-controlled systems, Industrial robots, Remote-controlled drones, Game consoles, Smart TVs

Back

User-controlled systems

Front

Which device was used as a case study for delayed security patches?

Back

Trane Comfortlink II thermostat

Front

When were vulnerabilities in the Trane Comfortlink II thermostat first reported?

Back

April 2014

Front

When was the first patch for Trane Comfortlink II thermostats released?

Back

April 2015

Front

How long did it take to release the first patch for the Trane thermostat vulnerabilities?

Back

One year

Front

Traditional OS patches (Windows, macOS, Linux) usually take:

Back

A month or less