In a simple definition, the Internet of Things (IoT) is basically a large Internet network that is created by connecting all kinds of electronic devices to the Internet and to each other over the Internet.
Our computers, tablets, phones, smart watches and smart TVs are already falling under this definition, all of which are already connected to the Internet and to each other at some extent. The Internet of Things concept adds all other electronic devices that would normally not come to mind, such as tea makers, washing machines, refrigerators, traffic lights, wearable technology devices and more. And of course, including, machines and their parts used for production or non-production purposes.
So why do we want to connect all these devices to the Internet and each other?
For machinery and machine parts used for production, as one would imagine, it would make it possible to increase energy and production efficiency, reduce human impact in production, and as a result, reduce costs.
How about the tea maker, why does it have to be online again?
For example, when your smartphone wakes you up in the morning, your smart phone can tell your tea maker to brew tea. Your tea machine can know how many packs of tea left at home and can automatically order when it gets low. Your washing machine can recognize your clothes, choose a program accordingly, and order detergents when necessary. The thermostat you use at home or at work can learn the personal temperature preferences of you and other individuals, so it can make the most efficient adjustments automatically. It is possible to provide more of these examples. Also, I would like to mention that the examples that I give here are not fictitious examples, and that devices that can do all these things are either on sale or being prepared for sale.
In this new world where devices will be in constant contact with people and other devices, all the devices and the protocols that governs how devices communicate will be dependent on software. As the number of devices on the Internet will increase exponentially, security concerns will also be increased in parallel.
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