Once seen as just a utility to monitor and control a variety of devices, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become a reality. Devices available for IoT deployment range from household products like thermostats and garage door openers to units that control manufacturing systems and robotic devices. Unfortunately, many of these systems were designed without sufficient consideration given to security implications.

I spoke with Emmanuel Schalit, CEO of password management vendor Dashlane, about four challenges IT managers face regarding IoT security.