"It's up to the creators, the developers, and the deployers of that technology to keep that in mind and make sure that they're taking the best measures possible to protect the users from unintended applications of this stuff." - Joe Britt

We’re back with Part 2 of my conversation with Joe Britt, CEO and Founder of Afero, and Dr. Hugh Thompson, Managing Partner of Crosspoint Capital Partners and a leader in the cybersecurity space globally.

In this episode of ‘Smarter Everything’, we explore the exciting, yet deeply troubling implications of a world where smart and connected devices are ubiquitous, and the challenge of ensuring the security of an unsuspecting public.

We also go deep on stories of robot vacuums and hacked child monitors.

Key Takeaways

• How will hyperconnectivity impact our daily lives
• How can consumers ensure their connected devices are secure?
• What are the potential benefits of smart and connected technology?

Time Stamps

• :59 Why ‘it won’t happen to me’ thinking is incorrect
• 3:05 robot vacuum as a security risk
• 4:56 How lightbulbs can lead to security breaches
• 6:42 examples of security risks
• 8:35 the problem with baby monitors
• 12:06 how attacks have become automated
• 14:50 the utility versus security trade off
• 19:33 the promise of the products is real
• 22:23 what will happen in the next 12 months