Similar to the explosive growth of cloud computing, the "Internet of Things" (IoT) has reached a tipping point where a serious look at the nexus of convenience versus security needs to take place. The cost, size, and complexity of chipsets that allow for Internet-enabled devices have all dramatically shrunk, making the barrier to entry into the IoT market negligible. With Kickstarter and Indiegogo helping to enable entrepreneurs to have their ideas come to market quicker than ever, the IoT expansion is happening faster than most consumers (or security professionals) realize.
Mark Stanislav is the Security Evangelist for Duo Security, an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based startup focused on twofactor authentication and mobile security. Mark has worked within small business, academia, startup, and corporate environments, primarily focused on Linux architecture, information security, and web application development. Mark earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Networking & IT Administration and his Master of Science Degree in Technology Studies, focused on Information Assurance, both from Eastern Michigan University.
Zach Lanier is a Senior Security Researcher at Duo Security. He has been "doing security" since 2001. In 2009, he started focusing more on mobile and embedded device security, from apps, to platforms (especially Android); to mobile network and carrier security. He has presented at various public and private industry conferences, such as BlackHat, CanSecWest, DEFCON, ShmooCon, and more. He is also a co-author of the recently published "Android Hacker's Handbook